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2019-2020 HSE Academic Calendar
Click here for a printable version of the HSE 2019-2020 Academic Calendar
HSE Camp Invention FREE to 1st 80 Registrants
The secret is out! HSE will be hosting Camp Invention free of charge for the first 80 students currently in grades K-5. Parents that return their registration in person to the front office will have a space reserved. Forms will come home tomorrow and is available below. Camp will run June 3-7 from 9 AM […]
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April 4, 2019by dfarrarSpring 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 […]
HSE Twist ‘n’ Turn Speed Cube Competition on February 22nd – Register Now!
Students from K-8th grade are invited to compete in the HSE Twist ‘n’ Turn Speed Cube Competition on Friday, February 22nd. K-5 Jr. Division | 6th-8th Sr. Division All participants will receive a free speed cube with their registration and agreement form. Click here for more information Click here to register Click here for the […]
How Awesome is HSE? Check Out Some of Our Successes!
Applications for both this school year and the 2019-2020 school are open now! Tell your friends and family about your experiences at HSE and let them know how to apply. Tours can be scheduled by calling 713.983.8668 Go to apply.harmonytx.org to start the application process.
HSE Quiz Bowl Team Qualifies for National Competition
Congratulations to Ms. Van Horn and the HSE Quiz Bowl A-Team on qualifying for Nationals in their first tournament of the year! Amazing job Amogh A, Daniel P, Dylan L, Mei V, and Sam L!
New Drop-off and Pickup Procedures Starting Tuesday, September 4th
New drop-off/parking/pickup rules will be implemented on Tuesday with the biggest changes happening for Advancement High School students and their buses. Be sure to check out both maps so we can have a smooth transition and, hopefully, a much more efficient parking lot!
Numbered Car Tags Being Issued this Week
HSE will be issuing numbered hanging car tags to replace the windshield stickers currently used at dismissal. The car tags are easier to transfer from car to car and the larger print makes the numbers easier to read. Tags will be neon yellow this year and will change color every year. We will begin issuing […]
HSE After School Clubs Registration Time
It’s time to register your students for after school clubs! Clubs are available on a first-come, first-served basis and begin on September 4th. Payments are due September 7th. Click here for a description of the clubs: https://hsehouston.harmonytx.org/clubs/ (note: SchoolBuddy is not online, families must register using the link below). If you have any questions, email […]
HSE Cross Country Team – They RUN HSE
4th-8th graders: Join the HSE Cross Country team in their 2nd year of competition. Last year, two of our runners qualified for the TCSAAL state championships and three qualified for the USATF National Championships. We are looking forward to an even faster year! Practices are held before school at the HSE field on Mondays, Wednesdays, […]
Picture Day is Coming! Monday, September 10th
(uniform dress only) Order by Picture Day: September 10, 2018 SHOP NOW Picture Day ID: RW018052Y0
HSE Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Meeting
YOU’RE INVITED TO ATTEND Harmony School of Excellence – Houston Campus Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Meeting Thursday, August 30, 2018 4:00 pm HSE Library Goal/Purpose: Review, evaluate, and update/develop Parent Involvement (PI) Policy and the School-Parent Compact. Agenda: I. Review CIP goals and budget II. Title I Information presentation III. Review, revise, and […]
5th-8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts August 29th and 31st
Harmony Boys Basketball Tryouts 5th-8th When: Aug 29th and Aug 31st Where: HSE Gym Time: 3:30- 6:00pm BOTH DAYS What to Bring: Water, Basketball shorts, shoes. Who to contact for questions: richard.medina@harmonytx.org. Come on out and showcase your Mad Skills!!
HSE Robotics Team Tryouts Open to Students in 4th-8th Grades
Click here for Application Email ubalci@harmonytx.org with any questions
8th Graders – Register for an Amazing Experience – Outdoor School
HSE is offering the Outdoor School Camp for ALL HSE 8th graders on October 1st-3rd. Kayaking, climbing, ropes courses and more! Payment must be received to the front office in order to reserve your room. See attached flyer for more information. Questions – sonel@harmonytx.org
Drop-off and Dismissal Policy and Procedure
Drop-off Policy: ALL STUDENTS enter through the North door from 7:00-7:45. After 7:45 a.m., students are considered late and will enter South door (front lobby). Dismissal Update: K-2nd grade will be picked up under the back awning this year. 3rd and 4th grade will sit in the Commons and be picked up by the front door. […]
Girls Basketball Tryouts – September 6th and 7th
Girls Basketball Tryouts September 6th and 7th 4:00 to 6:00 Grades 6th, 7th & 8th A physical form MUST be on file before tryouts. If you need a physical form or if you have any questions, email Coach McCoy at smccoy@harmonytx.org or visit him in room 130.
HSE Academic Calendar for 2018-2019
Check out HSE‘s Academic Calendar for the 2018-2019 school year. Click picture or here for the calendar
School Supplies Lists
Supply lists for each grade-level kit were created by teachers to meet the needs in their classrooms. . To find your classroom supply list: Visit https://www.schooltoolbox.com/ Click on Customize Contents under the correct grade. This will give you an itemized list you can use.
Upcoming Events Flyer – August and September 2018
Upcoming Events – August and September 2018 Click here for a printable copy Find our calendar at calendarwiz.com/calendars/calendar/hse-houston (you can even add this to your smartphone calendar) Friday, August 17th – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Meet the Teacher Wednesday, August 22nd – First Day of School Wednesday, August 22nd – 8:00 a.m. – […]
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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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.