Promoting Math, Science, and Engineering Among Today’s Youth

Where Excellence is Our Standard

Harmony School of SciencePart of the Harmony Public Schools Family of

Tuition-free Exemplary College Preparatory Schools

Harmony’s mission is to prepare students for

higher learning in a safe, caring, and

collaborative atmosphere through a quality

learner-centered educational program, with

a strong emphasis on Math, Science,

Engineering, and Technology.

Excelling in Math and Science prepares youth to

succeed in college and the workplace in the 21st

century.

MISSION

Triad of Support

Educational success lies in Harmony within the triad of

ParentStudent

Teacher

Community

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1. Austin Academy (HSA)2. Austin Science (HSS)3. Austin North (HSA-NA)4. Austin Excellence (HSE)5. Austin Political Sci (HSP)6. Austin Innovation (HSI)

7. Beaumont8. Brownsville9. Bryan/College Station10. Carrollton

11. Dallas Academy12. Dallas Business13. Dallas Nature14. El Paso Academy15. El Paso Innovation

16. Ft. Worth Academy17. Ft. Worth Innovation18. Garland Academy19. Garland Innovation20. Grand Prairie21. Euless Academy22. Euless Innovation

Campus Names:23. Houston Academy24. Houston Advance25. Houston Art26. Houston Discovery27. Houston Excellence 28. Houston Endeavor29. Houston High School

Current Harmony Locations

30. Houston Ingenuity31. Houston Innovation32. Houston Exploration33. Houston North West34. Sugarland HSS 35. Sugarland High36. West Houston37. Laredo Academy38. Laredo Innovation39. Lubbock40. Odessa41. San Antonio Academy42. San Antonio Innovation43. Waco

In Numbers:• 43 Campuses (25 T-STEM schools) • 28,500 Students• 3,262 Faculty and Staff• 98 percent Graduation Rate for Seniors• 100 percent College Acceptance Rate

Numbers at HSS for 2015-2016:• Grades K-5, 546 Students

• Kindergarten: 4 Sections• 1st-3rd Grade: 3 Sections• 4th-5th Grade: 4 Sections

Harmony Public Schools (HPS)

Like a PRIVATE SCHOOL

Like aPUBLIC SCHOOL

Small Tuition-Free

Self-governing District Non-Sectarian

Interaction with Faculty Texas Accredited

Flexible and Dynamic Curriculum

Accountable to TEA

What’s Harmony Like?

CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS

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• Constructive competition

• The Discipline Point System

• Positive Reward System

• Character Education

• Challenging Curriculum

School Hours• 7:15AM: Earliest time to drop off your child outside.

• 7:30 AM: Breakfast in the cafeteria

• 8:00 AM: School Starts

• 45 minutes lunch

• 3:00 PM: K-3rd Grade Dismissal

• 3:25 PM:4-5th Grade Dismissal (Tentative)

• 3:30 – 4:30 PM: After School Clubs

• 4:30 PM: After School Club Dismissal

• Saturday Tutorials when needed

Parental InvolvementPTOHome VisitsStudent-Teacher-Parent Events (Breakfasts,

Picnics, etc.)Parent BreakfastsMeet the Teacher NightConferencesParent’s Database Login (Homework Log,

Grades, Conduct, Attendance, Schedule, Notes from teachers)

Volunteering

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Curriculum Resources

Parent Connect

Check out the parent connect section of our website to access:◦Curriculum and general info on what each

student is learning during each grading period◦Information about our special programs◦Available online resources for students

Harmony Public Schools Special Programs

Special EducationSection 504/DyslexiaEnglish as a Second Language Gifted and Talented

 

Child Find

Harmony School of Science – Austin provides Special Education, Section 504/Dyslexia and

ESL programs for eligible students. If you want to get more information about the programs

and details, you may contact our campus principal via e-mail kborel@harmonytx.org or

phone 512-821-1700.

Special Education Child Find Notice

It is the policy of the Harmony School Science - Austin, Charter School to locate and

identify any child who contacts or enrolls in the Charter School who may have a disability

and be in need of special education and related services, regardless of the severity of the

disability, in accordance with its procedures as reflected in the CHILD FIND legal framework

of the Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process, located at:

http://framework.esc18.net/. For more information and program resources, contact school

Special Education Coordinator Ms. Griffiths at 512-821-1700 or sgriffiths@harmonytx.org.

Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Harmony School of

Science – Austin has a duty to identify, refer, evaluate and if eligible provide a free

appropriate public education to students with disabilities. For additional

information about the rights of parents of eligible student and/or adult students,

or for answers to any questions you might have about Section 504/ Dyslexia

services or programs, please contact the campus’ Section 504 Coordinator, Ms.

Griffiths at sgriffiths@harmonytx.org.

Section 504/Dyslexia Child Find Notice

English as a Second Language Program (ESL)

Harmony School of Science – Austin offers English as a Second Language

Program (ESL) program for Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in K through

12th grades. The program is provided in two types of instructional design

options; content based and pull out.

The aim of the program is to promote English language development by enabling

students to become competent in listening, reading, speaking and writing.

All content area teachers adhere to the English Language Proficiency Standards

(ELPS) in order to provide the necessary support to LEP students to acquire the

specific content. For more information and program resources, contact school

ESL coordinator Mrs. Cox at Coloma.Cox@harmonytx.org.

Gifted and Talented Program (GT)

Harmony School of Science – Austin is committed to implementing a GT program that

meets the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of gifted and talented

students through the collaboration of students, educators, parents and community

members that ensures opportunities for maximum growth and development for life

long success. Providing students with an accelerated program to meet specific needs

in a selected academic curriculum is the primary goal of the Harmony Schools Gifted

and Talented Program. For more information, contact school GT coordinator Mr.

McCombs at MMcCombs@harmonytx.org.

• Child Find Policy: http://cosmostx.org/sped/support/downloads/child_find_policy.pdf

• Child Find Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): http://www.esc4.net/default.aspx?name=ses.childfind

• • Child Find Video English:

http://home.escweb.net/sites/esc4/flash/ChildFindEnglishHighRes/ChildFindEnglishHighRes_content.html

• Child Find Video Spanish: http://home.escweb.net/sites/esc4/flash/ChildFindSpanishHighRes/ChildFindSpanishHighRes_content.html

• Child Find Brochure English: http://www.esc4.net/docs/108-English.pdf

• Child Find Brochure Spanish: http://www.esc4.net/docs/108-Spanish.pdf

Child Find Additional Resources

Special Education◦ Coordinator: Ms. Griffiths – Room 121

SGriffiths@harmonytx.org Section 504/Dyslexia

◦ Coordinator: Ms. Griffiths – Room 121 SGriffiths@harmonytx.org

English as a Second Language ◦ Coordinator: Ms. Cox – Room 137

Coloma.Cox@harmonytx.org Gifted and Talented

◦ Coordinator: Mr. McCombs – Room 132 MMcCombs@harmonytx.org

 

Special Programs: Contact Info

HSS Database (Online)

Log in to the school’s database through the school website:

Grades

John Smith

Art

Schedule

Discipline Point System

John Smith 10-A

Mr. Apple

Mrs. Frost

Mr. Lee

Mr. Reed

Mrs. Carol

Mr. Chen

Mrs. Frost

Mr. Lee

Application and Admission

Application deadline – Sunday, March 15

Lottery – After March 15, usually early April.

How to Apply

The easiest and quickest way to apply is through utilizing apply online link. Alternatively you can fill out paper application form which is available at the front office. After filling out the form, there are several ways that you can submit it to the registration office.◦ You can drop it to school office.◦ You can mail it to the campus.◦ You can fax it to the campus.

Harmony Public Schools follow the following admission process according to applicable HPS admission and enrollment policies: ◦ Harmony Public Schools require applicants to submit a complete

application form in order to be considered for admission. ◦ A lottery is to be conducted if the number of applicants exceeds the

maximum enrollment and a waiting list is developed. ◦ As space become available, applicants will be called from the waiting list

beginning with applicants with the lowest number assignment.

Sibling Policy and Children of the School’s Founders and Employees

Siblings of returning students currently enrolled at a Harmony Public School campus and who timely notify the school of their intent to return for the next school year are exempt from the lottery and, space permitting, are automatically enrolled. ◦ For this policy "sibling" shall mean a biological or legally adopted

brother or sister residing in the same household as the applicant. ◦ Cousins, nieces, nephews and unrelated children sharing an address

with the applicant are not siblings. ◦ Sibling enrollment is dependent on available space and does not

guarantee enrollment of each listed sibling. Children of the school's founders, teachers, and staff (so long as

the total number of students allowed constitutes only a small percentage of the total enrollment) are exempt from lottery requirements, as permitted by federal guidance on the Charter Schools Program.

Applications Received after the March 15th Deadline

If a student applies to the school outside of the designated application period, the student will be placed on a waiting list in the order of the date in which the application is received.

Students with documented histories of a criminal offense and/or misconduct

Students who have a documented history of a criminal offense, juvenile court adjudication, listed in TEC, §12.111(6), or other serious discipline problems listed under TEC, Chapter 37, Subchapter A will be excluded from enrollment as TEC, §12.111(6) authorizes a charter school to do so.

Documents and Information Applicants are Required to Provide

Applicants must submit a completed application form in order to be considered for admission. The application form must be signed and dated by the parent(s). The application form must include the following items:◦ Applicant's name (first, last, and middle names)◦ Applicant's birth date◦ Applicant's current grade level and grade applied for◦ Applicant's residential address◦ Phone numbers◦ Applicant's current school and district names◦ Applicant's parents' name and signature◦ Whether the applicant has a sibling already admitted to attending the school◦ Whether the applicant has a documented history of a criminal offense, a

juvenile court adjudication, or discipline problems under Chapter 37 of the Education Code.

Applicants are not required to provide transcript or other academic records until after they are offered admission.

HPS Non-Discriminatory Policy

It is the policy of HPS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can apply?◦ Admission to Harmony Schools is open to all students regardless of zoning.

2. How can I apply?◦ Please fill out an Application Form and submit it to only one of the campuses via mail or fax or

in person. You can also apply online at one of the campuses’ website. 3. Do I apply separately if I’m interested in more than one campus?

◦ Yes. Please fill out a separate Application Form for each campus you are interested in. 4. What grade levels do you serve?

◦ HSS will serve K-5th grade next year 5. Do you charge tuition?

◦ No, Harmony Schools are a public charter school and funded by state and Federal Government. 6. Do you provide extra-curricular activities?

◦ Yes, we do provide extra-curricular activities including academic and social clubs. 7. Are the students tested to be accepted to the school?

◦ Harmony Schools, being an open enrollment charter school, does not test students as part of the admission process.

8. Do you meet with students and parents during the admission process?◦ Yes, we do meet with both students and parents to clearly inform them about the school’s

philosophy and goals. But, this meeting is optional. 9. Do you provide transportation?

◦ Unfortunately, we do not provide transportation. 10. Do students wear uniform?

◦ Yes, Harmony Schools are uniform schools.

Introductions

Administration:◦ Principal – Mrs. Kyle Borel◦ AP Academics – Mrs. Sarah Anderson◦ AP Student Discipline – Ms. Dana Jackman◦ AP Operations/Finance – Mr. Osman Guneri

Front Office Support Team:◦ Registrar – Mrs. Mary Ann Horta (Spanish)◦ Lunch/Attendance Clerk – Mrs. Wendy Cortez (Spanish)◦ Activity Fund/Finance Clerk – Mrs. June Johnson