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Fall Book Fair is Coming Soon!
IT’S FALL BOOK FAIR TIME! The Scholastic Book Fair will run from November 16th-November 22nd. Special programs include: I-Fest: 11:00 am -2:00 pm Family Night: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm Please visit our school’s book fair page to see our lineup of events or set up an E-Wallet account: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/harmonyschoolofexcellence3 Parents interested in volunteering may sign up […]
HSE Annual I-Fest Saturday, November 16th | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for our biggest event of the year! Learn more about the cutlutres that make up our school while eating delicious foods from around the world, playing games, performances, and (of course!) our world-famous silent auction! Tickets can be purchased at the door…we hope to see everyone there!
Today is the day! New Student Enrollment Begins on November 1st
Want to become a part of the amazing Harmony family? Click here to enroll your students for the 2020-2021 school year: https://www.harmonytx.org/apply/ Current student re-enrollment will begin on January 6th, 2020.
HSE Text Message Opt-In Instructions
Opt-in to the HSE emergency text messaging system. Send a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. You can also opt out of these messages at any time by replying “stop” to one of our messages. *NOTE: The mobile phone number must match a phone number in the HSE database. Be sure to contact […]
New Dismissal Procedures for 2nd Grade – Begins Monday, September 23rd
You spoke, we listened. Starting Monday, September 23rd, there will be some changes to the dismissal process in order to help streamline the process. Starting dismissal time on September 23rd, second graders will be sitting in a separate area, across the lane from K-1, under a new awning we are putting up for sun protection. […]
Free English Classes at HSE | Clases de inglés gratis disponibles para las familias de HSE
Free English classes avaliable for families of HSE begin on Saturday, September 21st. and will be held every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at HSE. See the attached flyer for more information. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/iqFELMTpwQ1ffRtE8 Questions? Email akaraarslan@harmonytx.org Clases de inglés gratis disponibles para las familias de HSE. Las clases comienzan el 21 […]
Basketball Tryouts for all 5th-8th Graders – Boys Sept 4th&5th, Girls Sept 6th
HSE BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS Sept 4th and 5th 3:30-6pm. HSE Gym Bring shorts/shirts/water bottle/ BB shoes. HSE GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS Sept 6th 3:15-6:15 pm HSE GYM Bring basketball shirt/shorts/shoes/waterbottle If you have any questions email me richard.medina@harmonytx.org
Returning Gifted and Talented Parents Breakfast
**Returning** Gifted & Talented Parents, Please join us for breakfast and a short introduction presentation about our Gifted & Talented program for the upcoming year. Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 8:15 am in the Excellence Cafeteria We look forward to seeing you there! Email ktrudell@harmonytx.org with any questions.
Car Tag and Drop-Off Policies
Car Tag and Late Arrival Policies: Be sure to read and understand both of these policies – this will help our drop-off and pick-up line run safely and smoothly. Click on the image for more information.
Volleyball Tryouts August 21st & 22nd for 6th-8th Graders
Volleyball Tryouts August 21st & 22nd All athletes must be present both days of tryouts. Grades 6th-8th Bring water, knee pads, and athletic wear Questions? Contact amvick74@att.net
Fall HSE After-School Clubs Registration is Open
The Fall Clubs line-up is out! We have a pretty fantastic spectrum of activities for students of all ages to participate in. Click here for the list of clubs: https://tinyurl.com/Fall2019Clubs Use this form to register for clubs throughout the week*: https://forms.gle/i56HfGtc64iNWprEA *One form per student. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis; completing […]
Keep your Family’s Stuff from Getting Lost – PTO Fundraiser Selling Labels for EVERYTHING
Tired of your kids losing their stuff? Help your LOST to be FOUND by purchasing these amazing labels (Our parent favorite is the “Starter Label Pack”!). Harmony PTO will get 20% back on all sales. Follow this link and type “Harmony School of Excellence” in the box. Place your order as you wish! Get your […]
New Bell Schedule for 2019-2020
Check out the new bell schedule for the 2019-2020 school year! Smaller lunch groups mean a safer (and quieter) cafeteria.
In case you missed it…
Here is some of the recent news for HSE! Be sure to follow us on Facebook to get all the information you need – facebook.com/HSEHouston Harmony wins prestigious Honor Roll Award: HSE has been named to the Educational Results Partnership 2018 – 2019 Honor Roll for its high achievement in student success. The program is […]
Clear Backpack Policy for 5th-8th Grade Students
All students in 5th through 8th grade will be required to use only clear backpacks. Kindergarten through 4th grade students will be allowed to continue using traditional backpacks; however, clear is preferred. There is no size specification on the clear backpacks as long as they are able to fit properly into lockers. Click here for […]
New-to-HSE Incoming 3rd Grade Boot Camp
Attn: New-to-HSE 3rd grade families! Register by August 1st for this 2-day boot camp to prepare incoming students for HSE’s learning styles & expectations. Click here for registration form and flyer
Order Your School Supplies Now!
Want to save yourself the runaround for school supply shopping? Want to help raise money for HSE at the same time? Ordering for next year is already available! These are the hand-picked lists created by your teachers. The cool part is that the carts are totally customizable – if there is something you already have, […]
2019-2020 HSE Academic Calendar
June 20, 2019 by dfarrarCongratulations to HSE Tigers³ Rubik’s SpeedLeague Team on Top Times in State and in Nation
Rubik’s Cube SpeedLeague sent out a press release announcing the accomplishments of our own HSE Tigers³ on both the state and national level. The team – including Mark E., Shreyas R., Sohan K., Johan B., Catalina L., and Jade C. – competed at the Houston Spring 2019 Rubik’s Cube Challenge, where the team solved 25 […]
Harmony School of Excellence – Houston Earns Honor Roll Distinction from Educational Results Partnership
HSE has been named to the Educational Results Partnership 2018 – 2019 Honor Roll for its high achievement in student success. The program is part of a national effort to identify higher-performing schools and districts that are improving student outcomes. Schools that receive the Honor Roll distinction have demonstrated consistent high levels of student academic […]
End-of-Year Message from Principal Ayci
Dear HSE Families, It is hard to believe that we have reached the end of the school year. This has been an amazing year and, together, let us celebrate the many learning experiences and educational opportunities that have taken place for our students. HSE’s unique character, excellence in teaching, and the tremendous dedication and talent […]
Spring Break Message from Principal Ayci
Dear HSE Families, It is hard to believe it is already Spring Break – a week when we will get to enjoy a bit of time to rest and recharge. After that, it is back to work to finish this year strong! We have much to do and, as always, your involvement is needed. The […]
CHECK MATE! Mr. Cropper and the HSE Chess Teams Sweep All Top Spots at Tournament
CHECK MATE! Mr. Cropper and the HSE teams swept the competition and won 1st place in both the Beginner and Experienced divisions at the HSE Invitational Chess Tournament! Over 70 students participated and HSE students also ran away with individual championships. In the Experienced division, Unsh R, 8th grade, and Nathan C, 3rd grade, tied […]
Holiday Message from Principal Ayci
Dear HSE Community, Happy Holidays! As we come to the end of another highly successful year and semester, I wanted to personally to thank you for all your support. When I first arrived on campus seven months ago, I was thinking how much I love being at HSE. Now, I can confirm that I have […]
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Website Accessibility
Harmony Public Schools (“Harmony”) is committed to making the information on its website accessible to individuals with disabilities in compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader, eye tracking device, voice recognition software, etc.) and have difficulty accessing information on the Harmony website, please contact HPS Webmaster by email at accessibility@harmonytx.org . Please include the following when communicating with Harmony regarding accessibility issues:
A description of your accessibility concern.
The format in which you prefer to receive the materials.
The web page address of the requested material(s).
The best way to contact you (email address or phone number, or both).Harmony will make appropriate accommodations to facilitate access to any website content.
Complaints regarding website accessibility may be submitted through the Public Complaint process outlined in Board Policy PG-1.12 (Public Complaints).
Please note that some pages on the Harmony website contain links to third-party sites, which are not within Harmony’s control. If you notify Harmony of problems with accessing a third-party site that is necessary to participate in one of Harmony’s programs or activities, we will make the material or information available in an accessible format.
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Report Bullying
If you are experiencing a problem with bullying at Harmony, or have other discipline-related concerns regarding one of our schools, please fill out the form at the link below for the Dean of Students.
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HPS Child Find Policy
It is the policy of the Harmony Public Schools to ensure that
- All children with disabilities enrolled in the charter school regardless of the severity of their disability, and who are in need of special education and related services, are identified, located, and evaluated; and
- A practical method is developed and implemented to determine which children are currently receiving needed special education and related services.
These requirements apply to:
- Homeless children;
- Children who are wards of the state;
- Highly mobile children (including migrant children); and
- Children who are suspected of being in need of special education but who are advancing from grade to grade.
20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(3)(A); 34 CFR 300.111(a)(1)(i), (c).
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Non-discrimination Statement as Part of the School's Admission Policy
It is the policy of HPS not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in its programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, please contact Section 504/ADA Coordinator at (713) 343-3333 located at 9321 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Houston, TX 77099.
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Non-discrimination Statement in Career and Technical Education Programs
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS offers support to school district for career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications; Business Management and Administration; Education and Training; Finance; Government and Public Administration; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security; Manufacturing; Marketing; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics. Admission to these programs is based on enrollment in HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS secondary schools.
It is the policy of HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its CTE programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
It is the policy of HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and CTE programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, CHARLES LAMBERT, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, IHSAN KARA, at 9321 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Houston, TX 77099, Phone: (713) 343-3333.
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Aviso de No discriminación en los Programas de Educación Profesional y
Técnica
Las Escuelas Públicas Harmony ofrecen programas vocacionales en Agricultura, Alimentación y Recursos Naturales; Arquitectura y Construcción; Artes, Tecnología de Audio / Video y Comunicaciones; Administración de Negocios y Administración; Educación y Entrenamiento; Finanzas; Gobierno y Administración Pública; Ciencias de la salud; Hospitalidad y Turismo; Recursos Humanos; Tecnología de la Información; Derecho; Seguridad Pública, Correccionales y Seguridad; Manufactura; Mercadeo; Ciencias, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas; Transporte, Distribución y Logística. La admisión a estos programas se basa en el número de estudiantes de secundaria registrados en las Escuelas Públicas Harmony.
Es norma de las Escuelas Públicas Harmony no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades de CTE, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.
Es norma de las Escuelas Públicas Harmony no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad, en sus procedimientos de empleo, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la ley de Discriminación por Edad, de 1975, según enmienda, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.
Las Escuelas Públicas Harmony tomarán las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y CTE.
Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos para quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX, CHARLES LAMBERT, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504, IHSAN KARA, a la siguiente dirección: 9321 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Houston, TX 77099, Teléfono: (713) 343-3333.
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TX Transition and Employment Guide
The Texas Transition and Employment Guide provides youth, young adults, parents and professionals with secondary transition resources to facilitate a young person’s progress towards post-secondary goals to education, employment, and community living.
Access the guide — in English and Spanish — at the Texas Transition Website.