Dear Parents,

February 18th,19th, 20th and 21st, 2020 HST will administer Practice STAAR testing for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.

Harmony School of Technology will be considered a “closed campus” on February 18-21.This means that visitors will not be allowed on campus for ANY reason, including meetings or lunch visits, even if your child is not testing. Please plan accordingly.

Thanks for your cooperation and support.

The deadline for application for open enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year at Harmony Public Schools is almost here. If you are a current Harmony family that would like to change campuses next year, or would like to apply to become a first-time Harmony student in 2020-2021 here’s s everything you need to know about how to apply for next year.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Every child isn’t the same. So why should every school be?

Harmony Public Schools believes each student can achieve their own unique, full potential through a caring and collaborative academic environment that emphasizes personalized learning and innovative instructional methods.

WHAT MAKES HARMONY DIFFERENT

Engaging Education: Our project-based learning engages critical thinking skills and makes learning fun with hands-on activities that educate and excite.

Skills for Tomorrow: Our curriculum has been recognized by the TEA & others for providing students the STEM skills they need for the in-demand jobs of the future.

College Ready: Harmony has a 100% college acceptance rate, and almost two-thirds of our students are the first in their families ever to attend college.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Harmony Public Schools charge tuition to attend?

Absolutely not. Harmony is a tuition-free, Texas public charter school. We believe every student deserves the opportunity to attend a high-quality public school that fits their individual needs regardless of income. 

Who is eligible to attend Harmony Public Schools?

All children residing in a Harmony school’s geographic boundary who meet registration requirements are eligible to attend. Unlike most other schools, though, Harmony’s geographic boundaries are much wider and generally include the entire community in which the school resides, meaning that all students in the area – regardless of neighborhood or family income level – have the same opportunity to attend a high-quality Harmony school.

What documents do I need to apply?

No documents are needed just to apply. However, if your child is selected for enrollment during the lottery process, you will need to provide a few basic documents that verify your child’s identity and home address.

I have a child in Harmony already, and would like to enroll their sibling for the first time. Do I still need to apply?

Yes. Siblings of current Harmony students still need to apply, but are given priority status if a campus lottery is needed.

DATES TO REMEMBER

February 10

Open Enrollment for 2020-2021 Application Deadline

February 11-25

Campus Lotteries Held (if needed)

Apply Now!

Harmony Public Schools is now accepting applications for Open Enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year.

NOW

IS YOUR TIME.

MAKE

A DIFFERENCE.

We are happy to announce that Harmony School of Technology will be form a PTO for 2020.

Take a PTO board position and be a part of the exciting changes at Harmony School of Technology.

Work with teachers and administrators at Harmony School of Technology to promote a positive and powerful learning experience for you student.

ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?

Be a part of the future at Harmony School of Technology

Position available:

• President
• Vic-president
• Secretary
• Vic-secretary
• Treasure
• Vic-treasure
• Parliamentarian

Please click here for the PTO Nomination Form

Please click here for the PTO Membership Form

Please click here for the PTO Flyer 2020

Recently we hold Campus Program Evaluation and Campus Comprehensive Needs Assessment meetings to develop Our Campus Improvement Plan for 2020- 2021 Academic Year. With our strategies, programs, events, and goals in our Campus Improvement Plan, we are steadily improving our school. Aligned with Harmony Public Schools core values and Effective Character Education we would like to promote the intellectual, social, emotional and ethical development of our students and help them to become responsible and productive citizens.
It is only natural that we are well on our way to becoming a National School of a Character. In order to earn the distinction, we need to work through the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education. Since we have already been working on most of the principles, we would only need to focus on each principle and make sure we are complying with all the aspects of each principle.

Please click here to take the SURVEY

Dear Parents/Guardians,

GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Nominations are open for the Spring semester. All students from 2nd to 11th grade can be nominated if they did NOT test in the Fall semester already. Deadline to turn in nominations to the Front Office is January 24, 2020. The Front Office is the only place accepting nomination forms. English Nomination form can be found here and the Spanish one here.

If you have any additional questions, please contact your campus GT Coordinator, Ms. Gigante at agigante@harmonytx.org.

Re-Enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year for Harmony families has begun!

During this time of year each January, we ask families to complete a simple, online Re-Enrollment process, letting us know they’ll be joining us for another great year of learning and fun next school year, which starts in August 2020.

This simple step allows us to make sure each current student’s spot at Harmony is reserved for the following school year, and assess how many new student seats we have available for other applicants.

Re-Enrollment at Harmony Public Schools runs January 6-24, 2020. Look for more details in your email inbox, via Skyward, or on our Facebook page. 

Need more info? Here are the full details:

#1

What is the difference between Re-Enrollment and Open Enrollment?

Re-enrollment is intended for current Harmony students planning to stay at their current campus the following school year, or who will be advancing to a nearby “feeder” campus (ex. moving from elementary school to middle school). Open Enrollment is for new students, or current students who wish to change Harmony campuses for other reasons (ex. transferring to a campus closer to home).

#2

When is Re-Enrollment season?

For the 2020-2021 school year, re-enrollment will be January 6-24, 2020.

#3

In what form will parents need to apply for Re-Enrollment?

The preferred method for re-enrollment is through the student’s online Skyward account. (A link to Skyward can be found at the top of your campus homepage or you can simply click here.). Parents without internet and/or Skyward access should contact the school registrar’s office for additional assistance.

 #4

If a student plans to stay at the same school next year, are they automatically guaranteed re-enrollment if they complete the re-enrollment process before the deadline? 

Yes, so long as their family completes the re-enrollment process.

#5

What happens if a parent does not submit their re-enrollment information before the deadline?

If a parent misses the deadline to complete the re-enrollment process, then the student will lose his/her reserved space for next school year and must apply during Open Enrollment (Nov. 1, 2019 through Feb. 10, 2020) at HarmonyTX.org/Apply.

#6

What does a Harmony parent need to do if they would like to stay with Harmony, but transfer to a different campus for the next school year?

If a parent would like to change Harmony campuses for the following school year, they must submit an application for the desired school at HarmonyTX.org/Apply.

HST welcomes it’s students and staff back to school as it gears up for an exciting second semester. Classes resume Tuesday, January 7, 2020 for students!
Welcome back, students! We hope you have a great second semester.

Dear Parents,

Are you planning a family trip for the holidays? As you think about your arrangements, we want to stress the importance of sending your child to school every day possible. Every year, absences spike in the weeks before and after the winter holiday as families squeeze in a few more vacation days. It’s time to break that cycle. We know that just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and put your child behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school. Put simply, too many absences at any age can affect a student’s chances for academic success and eventually for graduation.

We recognize that holidays are an important time for reconnecting with families far away. The costs of plane tickets often influence when you want to travel. But keep in mind the costs to your children’s education if they miss too much school— and the message you will be sending about the importance of attendance. Even if you’ve got a homework packet from the teacher, it doesn’t make up for the interaction and learning that happens in the classroom. Our teachers will be teaching, and our students will be learning, right up until vacation starts and we will get back to it right on January 7, 2020. You can help us convey that message. This holiday season, give your children the gift of an education and the habit of attendance. We also hope that you will keep in mind that school is closed on Monday December 23, 2019 thru January 6, 2019 and reopens Tuesday January 7, 2020 at 6:50 am.

Estimadas Familias,

Queridos padres, ¿están planeando un viaje en familia para las vacaciones? Al pensar en sus arreglos, queremos enfatizar la importancia de enviar a su hijo a la escuela todos los días. Cada año, las ausencias aumentan en las semanas antes y después de las vacaciones de invierno cuando se decide tomar unos dias adicionales a los otorgados. Es hora de romper ese ciclo. Sabemos que sólo unos días perdidos aquí y allá, incluso si son ausencias justificadas, pueden sumar demasiado tiempo de aprendizaje perdido y retrasar a su hijo en el curriculum de la escuela. Esto aplica tanto para el jardín de ninos como lo es en la escuela secundaria. En pocas palabras, demasiadas ausencias a cualquier edad pueden afectar las posibilidades de éxito académico de un estudiante y, finalmente, de graduarse.

Reconocemos que las vacaciones son un momento importante para reconectar con las familias lejanas. Los costos de los boletos de avión a menudo influyen cuando se desea viajar. Pero tenga en cuenta los costos para la educación de sus hijos si faltan demasiado a la escuela, y el mensaje que enviará sobre la importancia de la asistencia. Incluso si tiene un paquete de tareas del maestro, no compensará la interacción y el aprendizaje que ocurre en el salón de clases. Nuestros profesores estarán enseñando, y nuestros estudiantes estarán aprendiendo el primer dia de clases en Enero 7, 2020. Usted puede ayudarnos a transmitir ese mensaje. Esta temporada de vacaciones, de a sus hijos el regalo de una educación y el hábito de la asistencia. También esperamos que tenga en cuenta que la escuela está cerrada el Lunes 23 de Diciembre de 2019 hasta el 6 de Enero de 2019 y reabre el Martes 7 de Enero de 2020 a las 6:50 am.

When: Friday, December 13th

Time: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm

Steam fair is an opportunity for students to research, experiment, and present a project on a science, technology, engineering, art, or math topic of their choosing. Family is welcome to attend and judges will be using a criteria to rate the projects. Judges will also be using criteria to determine which students will be invited to participate in the spring district science fair as well.

If your student is interested in participating, there will be an information meeting for students during their middle period on Wednesday, October 9th and Wednesday, October 16th.

For more information, please contact the STEAM Fair Coordinator, Ms. Gigante at agigante@harmonytx.org