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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.
Bilingual Teachers Needed!
Harmony Public Schools is recruiting talented, compassionate bilingual teachers dedicated to helping every student succeed. Harmony offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a commitment to excellence in the classroom.
Interested applicants may read the job description, or apply online.
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 the front office if you need to update your contact information.
Click here for more information and instruction to Opt-in to the HSE Text Message system
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. See the attached map for clarification.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation and let us know if you have any questions or suggestions.
Free English Classes at HSE | Clases de inglés gratis disponibles para las familias de HSE
Click Here to See this Week’s Tiger Tribune
September Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Announcement!
In accordance with the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented students, Harmony Public Schools will begin taking referrals for kindergarten and newly-enrolled students in grades 1-12 for gifted and talented screening. Anyone interested in the educational welfare of these students may refer them for assessment.
Referral forms are available at the front office and on the school’s web site. Here are the links for the forms;
Parent GT Referral Form in English
Parent GT Referral Form in Spanish
The forms must be returned to the front office by Friday, September 27, 2019. G/T assessment period will take place in October.
For more information about the screening and identification process, parents may contact the school’s GT coordinator or GT coach/teacher.
Picture Day is Coming Up!
Picture day is Friday, August 30. Students are to wear their school uniform or the spirit shirt with jeans. Parents can order pictures before picture day at mylifetouch.com.
The HSE picture day ID for ordering on-line is PB019086Y0. If you do not order before picture day, your student can bring the paper order form with exact payment (cash, money order or check payable to Lifetouch) to school on picture day.
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
Car Tag and Drop-Off Policies
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
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 labels in the mail and save yourself money on replacing lost items!
https://mabelslabels.com/en_US/fundraising/support/
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 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 achievement, improvement in achievement levels over time, and a reduction in achievement gaps among student populations.
In Texas, the Honor Roll program is supported by numerous businesses and organizations, including the Texas Business Leadership Council, American Automobile Association (AAA) Texas, Macy’s, Wells Fargo, Chevron Corporation and Enterprise Holdings Foundation.
To access the Honor Roll, visit www.edresults.org
Congratulations to our teachers, students, and staff on this incredible achievement!
Orientation: Mark your calendars! HSE orientation is on Friday, August 9, from 10 AM – 6 PM. Drop off supplies, meet your teachers, become a PTO member, get your uniforms, buy a backpack and spirit shirts, register for after-school programs, and much more!
STEAM Lab Needs a Name: Last chance to help name our new STEAM Lab! Click here to Vote
School Supplies: 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 still 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, just delete those items from the box! Order soon, and pick up will be on orientation day, August 9. PLUS, you will be able to drop the supplies off in your child’s classroom the same day! Click here to access the HSE School Tool Box Order Page for all grades. **If you don’t want to order your supplies here, use these lists to purchase items on your own.
Clear Backpack Policy: 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 more information.
Cross Country: All incoming 4th-8th graders of all abilities are invited to join the HSE Cross Country Highlighters to start running with us at our pre-season practices. Register here: https://forms.gle/iqm4djago98ncNtPA Questions? Email dfarrar@harmonytx.org or jcoto@harmonytx.org
3rd Grade Boot Camp: For new-to-HSE students ONLY – Register by August 1st for this 2-day boot camp to prepare incoming students for HSE’s learning styles & expectations. Click here for more information and to register. Email aberkowitz@harmonytx.org with questions.
PTO Board Looking for Volunteers: We have quite a few openings on the board for the upcoming school year. Your help is greatly appreciated in order to continue to serve our students and accomplish our goals. If you are interested, please fill out the HSE PTO interest form. Click here to complete the interest form. Click here for more information
Yearbooks Update: We were informed that the yearbooks will be delivered to the school by August 31st. If your student is no longer at HSE, your yearbook will be shipped to you at no cost.
New Uniform Policy for 5th Grade Students: Starting this year, 5th grade students will be wearing the middle school uniform shirt instead of the elementary shirts. The MS shirt has a blue collar and a blue horizontal stripe across the middle of the shirt, instead of the white vertical stripe on the left side of the shirt. (see the images below)
Click here for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar
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 a printable version of the FAQ
Backpack FAQ:
Where can we purchase clear backpacks?
Clear HSE backpacks will be sold at the Orientation on Friday, August 9th, for $15 each. Other establishments also carry clear backpacks.
What students are required to use clear backpack?
This policy is for students 5th-8th only. Optional for K-4th
Are there any size specifications for the clear backpacks?
No, there are no size specifications, as long as they can fit comfortably in the lockers.
Are mesh backpacks allowed?
No, mesh backpacks are not allowed, only clear backpacks.
Can the clear backpacks have mesh pockets?
Yes, mesh side pockets are allowed on the clear backpacks.
Are transparent colored backpacks allowed?
No, all backpacks must be clear.
Are stripes allowed on the clear backpacks?
No, stripes or other large designs are not allowed on the backpacks.
Can the backpack have colored straps?
Yes, colored straps are allowed.
Are company trademarked logos allowed on the front of the backpack?
Yes, small logos are allowed (smaller than 4” diameter).
Are monograms allowed on the front of the backpack?
Yes, small monograms are allowed (smaller than 4” diameter)
Are lunch kits permitted?
Yes, normal, non-transparent lunch kits are permitted no larger than 6”x9”x5”
Can small non-transparent bags be carried in the backpack?
Yes. Students are limited to two non-transparent 6” x 9” bags (lunch kits, purses, pouches) regardless of whether they are carried inside or outside the backpack.
Is this an invasion of privacy?
We understand the concern regarding the privacy of certain items contained within backpacks. Students will be permitted to carry such items in a small makeup pouch or purse within the backpack.
Can students line/decorate the inside of the backpack?
No. Fabric, wallpaper or any other material that conceals the contents of the backpack is not permitted.
Can you show me examples of clear backpacks students can and cannot use?
New-to-HSE Incoming 3rd Grade Boot Camp
News From HSE-PTO
Hello HSE Parents,
We hope you all are enjoying this final month of summer before the school begins. With the school year quickly approaching, our PTO is reaching out with a reminder of the board positions that are still open for the 2019-2020 upcoming school year. We are excited to have a returning Secretary, 2 returning Workroom Coordinators and a new Homeroom Parent Coordinator locked into place.
We regret to inform you that some of the returning board members will no longer be able to serve due to work transfers and unexpected circumstances. That is why we have quite a few openings on the board for the upcoming school year. Your help is greatly appreciated in order to continue to serve our students and accomplish our goals.
There have been some changes to the board positions from previous years to create an easier flow to all that the PTO does for the staff and students. We will also have several sub-committees within each position. Below is a list of board positions, if you are interested in hearing more about any position or subcommittee options, please reach out to us.
The Board consists of 7 positions with several subcommittee options listed in the attached chart: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Student Engagement, Staff Support and Fundraising
This is a great opportunity for you to be a part of the heartbeat of the school, our PTO. The PTO takes care of our students with little things from hot chocolate on the polar express day and Kona Ice on the field day to the big fundraising with I-Fest and Fun Run. In the past, the money has gone to the turf, outside water fountain, playground and more. This past year we were able to raise money for a safety crosswalk from the school to the playground area and in-school educational field trips for all grades from K-8th. The PTO also makes sure our amazing staff is taken care of with Staff Appreciation dinners, I-Fest silent auction baskets, Teacher appreciation week and the list goes on.
Without a proper board, we can not continue to serve our school. Our board of all working moms last year showed that we as parents can have it all, be actively involved in our children’s school and work. We are wanting to have all positions closed by August 1st. If you have questions about positions, commitment please reach out to PTO at hsepto@gmail.com
Here is the link for our PTO form: https://forms.gle/o4VM1bBr1V1e92zq9
Thank you for your interest and here’s to the start of a great school year!
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, just delete those items from the box! Order soon, and pick up will be on orientation day, August 9. PLUS, you will be able to drop the supplies off in your child’s classroom the same day! Click on the link to create an account and order!
Click here to access the HSE School Tool Box Order Page
If you don’t want to order your supplies here, use this list to purchase items on your own.
Click here for the HSE School Supply Flyer
School Supply List
Parents: School supply ordering for next year is still available! Prices vary by grade. You can even delete items from the box that you don’t need. Pick up will be on orientation day, August 9, AND you’ll be able to drop them off in your child’s classroom the same day! Click on the link to create an account and order!
http://www.schooltoolbox.com/
STUDENT ORIENTATION 2019-2020
Friday, August 9, 2019
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Meet the teacher, get your child’s schedule, lunch application and more…
HSE Orientation Flyer
2019-2020 HSE Academic Calendar
Congratulations 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 2×2 Rubik’s Cubes in 1:30 (one minute, thirty seconds), ranking them 3rd in the state and earning the Tigers³ the Elite Team distinction.
During the solo portion of the competition, Mark and Shreyas each solved a single 2×2 Rubik’s Cube in 4.3 and 4.4 seconds, respectively, earning them the honor of Elite Solver. These times ranked Mark as 1st in the state and 2nd nationally among elementary school students. Shreyas ranks 1st in the state alongside Johan who ranks 5th among middle school students who competed at You CAN Do the Rubik’s Cube competitions during the 2018/19 school year.
The Speed League is the national leaderboard of the fastest elementary, middle, and high school teams as well as solo competitors in the U.S. who have solved the Rubik’s Cube during You CAN Do the Rubik’s Cube competitions. The leaderboard shows the rank, school and time of the fastest teams and solo competitors. Results can be filtered by event, state, date, and/or division (kindergarten through fifth grade – Division 1, sixth through eighth grade – Division 2, and ninth through twelfth grade – Division 3).
Click here for the full HSE Rubik’s Press Release
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 achievement, improvement in achievement levels over time, and a reduction in achievement gaps among student populations.
In Texas, the Honor Roll program is supported by numerous businesses and organizations, including the Texas Business Leadership Council, American Automobile Association (AAA) Texas, Macy’s, Wells Fargo, Chevron Corporation and Enterprise Holdings Foundation.
To access the Honor Roll, visit www.edresults.org .
Congratulations to our teachers, students, and staff on this incredible achievement! Harmony Public Schools Educational Results Partnership
Harmony teachers will receive a significant salary increase
“We are very happy to continue to reward our staff for their dedication to excellence,” said Fatih Ay, CEO of Harmony Public Schools. “Every year our 34,000 plus students consistently exceed state education standards. Our teacher’s hard work is recognized annually by major publications, such as US News Best High Schools, and noted children’s advocacy groups.”
In addition to a base salary increase of between $3,500 & $5,000, teachers will be awarded a stipend of $1,000 if they have between 5 and 9 years of classroom experience. Those with more than 10 years’ experience will receive $2,000. “We see this as an investment not only in our teachers but in our students as well,” Ay said.
The new salary schedule follows Governor Greg Abbott’s signing of the $11.5 Billion school finance reform package. Harmony chose to target additional funding into pay & benefits for teachers and staff. These increases have been presented to the HPS Board of Directors, and will be up for approval after receiving regulations from TEA.
Harmony Proposed Pay Increases