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 click here to apply online.
WEATHER ADVISORY: Harmony Public Schools – Austin will operate on a two-hour delay for Tuesday, November 12th, 2019, due to perceived inclement weather conditions. Classes will begin at 10 am, and buses will pick up two hours later than a regular school day.
CONSEJO DEL TIEMPO: Harmony Public Schools – Austin operará con un retraso de dos horas para el martes 12 de noviembre de 2019, debido a las inclemencias climáticas percibidas. Las clases comenzarán a las 10 am, y los autobuses recogerán dos horas más tarde que un día escolar regular.
Open enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year at Harmony Public Schools has begun. Here’s everything you need to know to apply for next year.
Families of Current Harmony Public Schools Students Intending to Stay at Current Campus Next Year
Wait for your re-enrollment form to arrive at the start of the second semester, then submit it between January 6-24 to let us know you’ll be coming back in 2020-2021
Families of Current Harmony Public Schools Students Intending to Move Campuses Next Year
Visit HarmonyTX.org/Apply from Nov. 1-Feb. 10 to apply for enrollment to your new intended Harmony campus.
Families of Potential New Harmony Public Schools Students
Visit HarmonyTX.org/Apply from Nov. 1-Feb. 10 to learn more about Harmony and apply for open enrollment.
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
November 1
Open Enrollment for 2020-2021 Begins for New Students
January 6-24
Re-Enrollment Period for Current Students
February 10
Open Enrollment for 2020-2021 Application Deadline
February 11-25
Campus Lotteries Held (if needed)
Greetings,
I am Serdar Ozguven, College Counselor, and Engagement Support Coordinator at HSE Austin. I want to share our first counselor newsletter of the year. You will find essential information, announcements, and updates on this issue. I will publish it biweekly on Fridays and keep you posted on critical timelines.
I have a unique passion and enthusiasm for teaching, counseling, and coordinating in HSE, and it is my honor to serve this community as a college counselor. This is my 16th year in education and 11th year in HPS System. I will work very hard to ensure to give the best college-going experience for our students, parents, and community. Please see the contact information below. Feel free to ask any questions or concerns. I hope to have a great, successful school year for 2019-2020, and look forward to working with all of you.
Please click on the link below for the newsletter!
What: Title III ESL Program Overview
When: October 14, 2019 during Parent-Teacher Conferences
Where: HSE – Room 120
Why: To inform parents about Harmony’s ESL Program, get to know you, and collaborate to make the most successful education for your child.
Questions? Please contact Ms. Jessica Scott (HSE ESL Coordinator) at jscott@harmonytx.org
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Your feedback is greatly appreciated for your child’s learning. Please help with taking the survey below:
Dear Parents:
You are Cordially Invited to Attend
Harmony School of Excellence-Austin
Title I Parent and Family Engagement Meeting
October 14, 2019
To accommodate as many parents’ schedules as possible, there will be three opportunities to attend the meeting
2:00 pm-2:50 pm in room 223
3:00 pm-3:50 pm in room 223
4:00 pm-4:50 pm in room 223
Goal/Purpose: Review, evaluate and update/develop Written Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) Policy and the School-Parent Compact
Agenda Items:
Refreshment also will be provided during the meetings. Please contact Mr. Durmaz to RSVP at idurmaz@harmonytx.org.
DESCRIPTION: Parents, Students, Community and Staff are invited to come out and join our Parent and Family Engagement Meeting. This is an opportunity for us to come together as a collective to discuss activities, services, and programs that can improve our student’s academic success and partnership to elevate our state and local standards.
ESTIMADOS PADRES:
Están cordialmente invitados a la junta de
Title I Padres y Familias comprometidas de
Harmony School of Excellence-Austin
14 de octubre de 2019
Para poder lograr la mayor asistencia de padres, habrá varias oportunidades para asistir a la junta.
2:00 pm-2:50 pm en la habitación 223
3:00 pm-3:50 pm en la habitación 223
4:00 pm-4:50 pm en la habitación 223
Meta/Propósito: Revisar, evaluar y actualizar/desarrollar la política oficial escrita de los padres y familias comprometidas (PFE) y el documento “compacto de escuela-padres”
Orden del día:
Tendremos refrescos para los asistentes de las juntas. Favor de contactar al Sr. Durmaz para confirmar su asistencia con un correo electrónico a idurmaz@harmonytx.org.
DESCRIPCIÓN: Los padres, estudiantes, comunidad y empleados están invitados a la junta de padres y familias comprometidas. Esta es una oportunidad para reunirnos como equipo y discutir las actividades, servicios, y programas que pueden mejorar nuestro desempeño escolar e interacción con las familias a fin de elevar nuestros estándares a nivel estatal y local.
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.
News Highlights:
Sign up for VOLY!
Home Visit Saturday Drives, Schedule Now!
Spring Break International Trip to Europe, Application Due September 4th.
And more!
HSE offers free after school tutorials for middle school students. These sessions provide support to students and he/she is strongly encouraged to attend these sessions. We will be starting on August 26th. Please see the schedule below and contact your child’s teachers for any question.
Thank you for support and help!
Jenny Rosenberg, M.Ed.
Assistant Principal
Supplies for General Use
These items will be used by your child and his / her classmates throughout the school year.
They will be collected at student orientation and distributed to classrooms.
● 4 dry erase markers
● 2 packs of tape
● 2 boxes of kleenex / tissues
● 4 pack of post it notes
● Disinfectant wipes
● Hand Sanitizer
Supplies for Personal Use
These supplies will remain with your child. Students will be responsible for bringing these items
to class on the first day of school and every day thereafter .
● Pencil Bag which contains the following items:
* Sharpened pencils
* Scissors
* Glue stick
* Hand held pencil sharpener
* Markers / Colored pencils
● Planner
● Organization System of student choice.
○ Examples:
■ Binder
■ Folders per class
■ Homework folder
● Lined paper
● 6 Composition Books (These may be stored in your child’s classroom.)
Additional materials will be requested by each class during the first two days of school.
The supply list is the same for all middle school. We will have copies at school starting on the 31st of July:
Harmony School of Excellence- Austin
Middle School School Supply List
2019-2020
Supplies for General Use
These items will be used by your child and his / her classmates throughout the school year. They will be collected at student orientation and distributed to middle school classrooms.
4 dry erase markers
2 packs of white computer paper
2 boxes of kleenex / tissues
4 pack of post it notes
Clorox Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Supplies for Personal Use
These supplies will remain with your child. Students will be responsible for bringing these items to class on the first day of school and every day thereafter.
Pencil Bag which contains the following items:
* Sharpened pencils
* Scissors
* Glue stick
* Hand held pencil sharpener
* Markers / Colored pencils
Zip Binder which contains the following items:
* Lined paper
* 8 binder dividers to organize notes / handouts for each class
* 1 homework folder with pockets (Homework for all subjects is to be placed in
this folder. Parents, please check this daily.)
* A planner to record and track homework assignments. (Parents, please check
this daily.)
6 Composition Books (These may be stored in your child’s classroom.)
A book / novel that interests your child. (This book / novel will also be read at home for 30 minutes each night.)
“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
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
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.
We are going to have an international trip to Europe (France – Belgium –Germany) Spring Break 2020
8-12 grade students.
Tentative Dates: March 13 ~ 21, 2019
Price: $2,789 – With Early bird discount $2,689
Application & Nonrefundable Deposit payment Deadline: August 30th 2019.
Timelines
Early bird discount $100 until June 1st, 2019
Application Deadline (with $300 Deposit) : 8/31/2019
Ticketing Deadline (with $1200) : 9/03/2019
Full Payment deadline: 1/10/2020
Payment Option for Spring Break Trip:
Payment Plan is available up to 7 months.
You will have an Ecotravel Deposit Slip and you can deposit with cash, check or money order
Program highlights
Harmony Public Schools – Austin District recognizes that good nutrition and regular physical activity affect the health and the well-being of our students, including their ability to learn. We are looking for parents, community members, students, local businesses informing District Wellness Committee.
If you are a student, a parent, a community member, or a staff interested in school wellness and would like to be a part of the district’s Wellness Committee meeting, and or would like to participate in ongoing development, implementation, periodic review and update of our school wellness policy, you are very welcome to participate in our year-end District Wellness Committee meeting will be held 3:15 PM, May 23th, 2019, at Harmony Science Academy-Pflugerville, 1421 W Wells Branch Pkwy, Suite #200, Pflugerville TX 78660.
Please contact Adam Okur, Child Nutrition Coordinator (hokur@harmonytx.org) for further details.
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
Dear Parent(s):
STAAR testing time has come. In April, 7th and 8th-grade students will take the STAAR tests. Students who need English 1 and English 2 will take the STAAR EOC tests We are confident that our students are ready. Students and teachers alike have been working rigorously since the beginning of the school year to master the skills needed to be successful on the STAAR tests.
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) is a state-mandated test that measures the statewide curriculum in reading at Grades 3-8; in writing at Grades 4 and 7; in mathematics at Grades 3-8; in science at Grades 5, 8; and social studies at Grades 8. Furthermore, STAAR End of Course (EOC) tests are administered to students enrolled in the following High school classes: Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, and U.S. history. All students enrolled in those courses are REQUIRED to participate in this testing.
Satisfactory performance on STAAR tests is a prerequisite to grade promotion in grades 3-8 and satisfactory performance on the STAAR EOC tests is prerequisite to a high school diploma.
The tests that will be administered in April 2018 are on the following dates.
April tests: | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
No Testing | 04/9/2019 | 04/10/2019 | 04/11/2019 | |
EOC TESTS | No Testing | English I | No Testing | English II |
Grade 6 | No Testing | No Testing | No Testing | No Testing |
Grade 7 | No Testing | Writing | No Testing | No Testing |
Grade 8 | No Testing | Math | Reading | No Testing |
Several things you can do to help ensure a successful testing experience is that your student arrives on time, fully rested and prepared to test. It is also important to make sure your child eats a good dinner the night before, if not a good breakfast the morning of testing. Similarly, encouraging your student to do his or her personal best can greatly improve self-confidence levels leading to better performance.
You will also find two documents regarding HSE procedures for cellular telephones/electronic devices and honor statements (High School test only). Please go over these two documents with your student to communicate their importance and why these measures are being implemented.
Thank you for all you do to help your student be as successful as possible, and for all of your contributions to Harmony School of Excellence-Austin.
I will be more than happy to assist if you have any questions.
Re: Administración de los exámenes de STAAR de abril.
Estimados padres de familia:
El tiempo para presentar los exámenes de STAAR ha llegado. Durante de semana de 9-13 de abril, los estudiantes de los grados 7mo y 8vo tomarán estos exámenes (STAAR). Estudiantes que necesitan Inglés I y Inglés II tomaran exámenes (STAAR EOC). Estamos seguros que todos nuestros estudiantes están listos. Los estudiantes, al igual que los maestros, han estado trabajando rigurosamente desde el principio del año escolar para dominar las habilidades necesarias para pasar exitosamente estos exámenes.
STAAR (The State Assessments of Academic Readiness por sus siglas en inglés) es un examen mandatorio. El examen de STAAR sirve para medir el plan de estudios en lectura para los grados del 3 al 8; en escritura a los grados de 4 y 7; en matemáticas a los grados del 3 al 8; en ciencias a los grados 5 y 8; y ciencias sociales en el grado 8. Además los exámenes de STAAR EOC serán administrados a los estudiantes que están inscritos en las siguientes clases de secundaria: Algebra I, Biología, Inglés I, Inglés II e Historia de los Estados Unidos de América. Todos los estudiantes inscritos en esos cursos están obligatorios a participar en esta prueba.
Rendimiento Satisfactorio en el examen de STAAR es un requisito previo para avanzar al siguiente grado escolar del 3 al 8. Rendimiento Satisfactorio en el examen STAAR EOC es un requisito previo para obtener su diploma de la escuela secundaria.
Los exámenes que serán administrados de abril del 2019 son los siguientes:
Exámenes de abril: | lunes | martes | miércoles | jueves |
no hay un exámen | 10 de abril | 11 de abril | 12 de abril | |
Exámenes de EOC | no hay un exámen | Inglés I | no hay un exámen | Inglés II |
6to. Grado | no hay un exámen | no hay un exámen | no hay un exámen | no hay un exámen |
7to. Grado | no hay un exámen | Escurito | no hay un exámen | no hay un exámen |
8to. Grado | no hay un exámen | Matemáticas | Lectura | no hay un exámen |
Varias cosas pueden hacer para ayudar a los estudiantes a tener una experiencia exitosa durante sus exámenes, como: llegar a tiempo, descansar lo suficiente y prepararse muy bien para el examen. Es muy importante que el estudiante tenga una cena nutritiva la noche anterior y un desayuno nutritivo la mañana del examen. Igualmente estimule al estudiante a hacer lo mejor posible para así ayudarle a subir su autoestima y así tendrá un mejor rendimiento durante el examen.
También encontrará dos documentos de las reglas de HSE sobre el uso de teléfonos celulares y aparatos electrónicos y sobre la declaración de honor (exámenes de la escuela secundaria solamente). Favor de revisar estos importantes documentos con el estudiante y explicarle la importancia de estos y por qué se deben de seguir estas reglas.
Muchas gracias por su ayuda para que los estudiantes sean exitosos y por todas sus contribuciones hacia Harmony School of Excellence-Austin.
Estaré a su disposición para cualquier pregunta que ustedes tengan.
Agil Sharifov, Director de la Escuela
We are planning to have an international trip during spring break 2020 for our 8-12 grade students. In order to decide the destination of the trip, please help us to take the survey below. The survey will be closed by April 15th.
“Once in a lifetime opportunity, get to know other cultures, have fun activities, lifelong experience.”
Please Contact Mr. Ozguven for more information.
sozguven@harmonytx.org
We are going to have our STEAM Festival on April 17th-18th.
