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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.
Chick fil A Spirit Night – Monday, September 30th, 4-7pm
Join us for our Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night Fundraiser on Monday, September 30th from 4-7pm. Invite your friends, families and neighbors to come out and support our school. When you dine in or purchase at the drive thru, just say: “I support Harmony School of Science Spirit Night”, leave your receipt and a donation will be made to the school.
Chick-Fil-A -12501 N. Mopac
North Mopac & Parmer Lane
Austin, Tx. 78727
LEGO Building Competition – Saturday, September 28th, 8:30am-12:30pm
ESL Parent Meeting (English & Spanish) – Thursday, September 26th, 5-6pm
PTO Family Skate Night – Friday, September 20th, 6pm
Join us for PTO Family Skate Night on Friday, September 20th at 6pm. Come by Playland Skate Center located at: 8822 McCann Dr. Austin, Tx. 78757. We’ll see you there!
Gifted & Talented Parent Meeting (Returning GT Parents) – Tuesday, September 17th, 5-6pm
We will host an informational meeting for all parents of our returning Gifted & Talented (GATE) students on Tuesday, September 17th – 5-6pm.
Harmony 2019-2020 Student & Parent Handbook
Parents, you may download or order the Harmony Public Schools Student & Parent Handbook at any time. Please refer to the steps below to download or order a hard copy of the handbook:
HSS-Austin After School Clubs Newsletter
* Register for Campus Clubs Online Today! *
HSS-Austin Clubs Newsletter – https://www.smore.com/z7dj1
The 2019-2020 HSS-Austin After School Club Program has started!
Online registration & payments are now available for the campus club offerings we currently have available.
Please note that club spot availability is limited. Once a club is full the online option will be labeled: “Out of Stock”.
Online Ordering Instructions:
3. Select your student’s club of interest (the day of the club is listed first: Mon – Garden Club)
4. Select the payment option you prefer (September/Monthly or Semester)
5. Enter the student’s name. Click on “Add to Cart” and proceed with your order for payment until you receive confirmation
HSS-Austin After School Campus Club Program Offerings – Meeting Times 3-3:50:
Campus Club Meeting Times: 3:00-3:50
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Clubs:
Monday: Garden Club, Arts & Crafts, Beginner Chess Club
Tuesday: Lego Club, Yoga Club
Thursday: Math Kangaroo (1st-2nd), STEM Club
Friday: Movie Club, Board Games
3rd-5th Grade Clubs:
Monday: Storytelling & Writing UIL Competition, Art & Art UIL Competition Club, Chess Club & Chess Puzzle UIL Competition, Robotics Team 4th & 5th (Robotics assessment required)- For Robotics Team email: Mrs. Cox – coloma.cox@harmonytx.org
Tuesday: Choir & Music Memory UIL Competition, Oral Reading UIL Competition
Thursday: Mathletes Competition Club 4th & 5th (Math assessment required), Spanish Club, Spelling Bee & UIL Spelling, Yoga
Friday: Actor’s Studio Club, Aviation/Drone Club
HSS-Austin After School Outside Club Partners – Meeting Times: 3:10-4:10
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.
September Breakfast/Lunch Menus
September Menus
“B” Rating by TEA
TEA recently released the 2019 school ratings based on the state accountability and Harmony School of Science – Austin received a “B” rating. The campus continues to see tremendous growth from 2018 with a 6% increase.
We are proud of the hard work and dedication of our wonderful students and staff. We look forward to our continued growth and becoming an “A” rated school next year.
For more detailed information please use the following link: https://txschools.gov/
HSS-Austin Bus Transportation Text or Email Updates – Sign Up Now!
Please select the link for your student’s bus depot location and register today:
Camden Bus (Camden Apartments) – https://www.remind.com/join/hssaus
Round Rock Bus (New Hope Community Church) – https://www.remind.com/join/hssausrr
Tech Ridge Bus (old Sears Parking Lot) – https://www.remind.com/join/hssaustr
Wells Branch Bus (HSA-Pf) –
https://www.remind.com/join/hssau
Please note: the update text messages will only be for important information to be sent to you regarding your student’s bus, not for a chat communication purpose.
HSS-Austin Bus Transportation Information
HSS-Austin Bus Locations & Times
Please review the bus depot locations and times. Please remember that it is very important for parents to be at the designated locations for departure and arrival. Our drivers have a schedule that will be followed accordingly.
Bus #879 – Tech Ridge (Parmer & IH-35)
Departure Time: 6:45 AM
Arrival Time: 3:45 PM
12625 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78753
Bus #880 – Round Rock (New Hope Community Church)
Departure Time: 6:45 AM
Arrival Time: 3:50 PM
2330 Dry Creek Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
Bus #880 – Wells Branch Campus
Departure Time – 7:15 AM
Arrival Time: 3:30 PM
1421 Wells Branch Pkwy #200, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Bus #869 – Camden Apartments
Departure Time – 7:10 AM
Arrival Time: 3:40 PM
12349 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX 78758
Will Your Student be a Bus Rider & You Missed Student Orientation?
did NOT attend Orientation or haven’t had a chance to fill out the BLUE Bus Transportation Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-zuQBw_hFibMLOAE8g7dBCBQ6W7GdYyclT9CVN_s07w/edit
First Day of School – Wednesday, August 14th!
The First Day of School is Wednesday, August 14th – Student doors will open at 7:20am. Students will enter the school from the drop off area in the back of the building.
The front office will be open from 7:15am-4pm Monday thru Friday during the school year. If you have not turned in all registration paperwork, please do so as soon as possible. Enjoy your last few days of summer break… we’ll see you soon!
Kinder Cub Camp Orientation – Monday, August 12th, 2019, 12 – 2pm
Welcome to HSS-Austin to our Kindergarten students & parents! Join us for Kindergarten Cub Camp & Orientation on Monday, August 12th from 12-2pm.
During Cub Camp you will be able to:
Drop off Supplies
Fill out lunch application forms (may be completed at home)
Meet your student’s classroom teacher
Participate in a parent activity
Have your student participate in an activity
Purchase uniforms
Receive information about HSS after school clubs
Fill out classroom information for your child
What can be done at home?
Review & Reference the Orientation Packet (includes: HSS-Austin policies, procedures, drop off and dismissal instructions, bus information, dress code policy), lunch application instructions, School Supply List and the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar.
Important documents for your review:
Please contact the front office at 512-821-1700 if you have any questions. We can’t wait to see all of our HSS-Austin Kindergarten Tiger Cubs for the 2019-2020 School Year!
Student Orientation – Friday, August 2nd – 1st-5th Grade
Join us for Student Orientation on Friday, August 2nd according to the schedule below:
1st & 2nd Grade: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
3rd-5th Grade: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
During orientation, you will be able to:
Fill out lunch application forms
Purchase uniforms
Meet teachers
Receive information about HSS after school clubs
Receive valuable school information
Drop off supplies
What can be done at home?
Review & Reference the Orientation Packet (includes: HSS-Austin policies, procedures, drop off and dismissal instructions, bus information, dress code policy), lunch application instructions, School Supply List and the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar.
Important documents for your review:
Please contact the front office at 512-821-1700 if you have any questions. We can’t wait to see all of our HSS-Austin Tigers for the 2019-2020 School Year!
Get Ready for Back to School! – 2019-2020 School Supply List
Parents, if you missed the opportunity to pre-order school supply packs online please view the HSS-Austin 2019-2020 School Supply List:
HSS-Austin 2019-2020 School Supply List
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
HSS-Austin Summer Office Hours!
Please note that our current summer office hours are: 8am-3pm. Harmony campuses will be closed for the duration of: Monday, June 24th – Friday, July 5th for the summer break. Have a great summer!
School Supplies – Pre-Order Online Today Through July 6th!
2019-2020 School Supplies May be Purchased Online.
The School Supply kits are personalized and include exact items required for next school year. Pre-ordered school supplies will be delivered to the school by the first week of school. All supply kits will be delivered to the students’ homeroom teachers.
Order Securely Online – Starting Now thru July 6th, 2019.
1. Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
2. Enter the school ID: HAR307
3. Follow the directions to complete your order.
4. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.
* Orders will be charged sales tax at checkout.
Harmony Public Schools 2019-2020 Academic Calendar
Mark your calendars for the 2019-2020 school year and get a head start on the academic dates for the new school year. Please click and review the calendar link below:
Harmony Austin 2019-2020 Academic Calendar
Find Summer Meals in Your Community
Nutritious free meals are available for children and teens 18 and younger at many locations throughout the nation throughout the summer while school is out of session. Use the mapping tool below to find a site near you.
STARTING JUNE 1, FIND A NEARBY MEAL SITE AND HOURS OF OPERATION
1 Call 211
2 Text* FOODTX to 877-877, or
3 Visit SummerFood.org
Mapping tool: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
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Nuestros niños necesitan comida nutritiva para aprender, crecer y prosperar—incluso cuando no hay escuela. Bajo el Programa de Servicios de Alimentos para Niños durante el Verano, los niños de 18 años de edad o menores pueden seguir comiendo comida saludable durante todo el verano, sin costo. Solo tienen que ir a un sitio de comida que participe en el programa.
A PARTIR DEL 1 DE JUNIO BUSQUE UN SITIO DE COMIDA CERCANO Y LAS HORAS DE OPERACIÓN
1 Llame al 211
2 Envíe un mensaje de texto* COMIDA al 877–877, o
3 Visite SummerFood.org
Mapping tool: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
Parent Information Rack Card
Instructions for Viewing Your Child’s STAAR Scores
Harmony Parents – On June 12, you can visit TexasAssessment.gov to learn more about your child’s #STAAR performance and how you can provide additional support at home.
Texas Education Agency is committed to making sure you are informed and have an accurate picture of your child’s progress. Follow these 4 steps to Log in & Learn More.
Austin District Parent Invitation for DIP 2018-19
DEAR PARENTS:
You are Cordially Invited to Attend
Harmony Public Schools- Austin District
2018-19 District Improvement Plan Meeting (DIP)
April 23, 2019
District Improvement Plan Meeting (DIP) 3:15 pm
Harmony School of Endeavor
District Office Conference Room
13415 FM 620 North, Austin, TX 78717
Goal/Purpose: Review and discuss the Harmony Austin District’s Needs
Upcoming Job Fairs
Harmony Public Schools has several upcoming Job Fairs in many locations across Texas.
To find the list of upcoming fairs near you, point your browser to harmonytx.org/job-fairs.php and check if your region/metro area has a fair coming up.
Life’s short. Do work that matters!
STAAR Is Coming Up – Closed Campus – Week of April 8th-12th
Our students & teachers are working hard everyday as they continue to enhance their brilliant minds so they are prepared for STAAR.
Please note that during STAAR Week, there will be a CLOSED CAMPUS-NO VISITORS during the entire week of April 8th-12th.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.