Wednesday Mail – 9.2.2020
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Classes Resume Friday, August 28th
Please be advised that all virtual classes will resume again tomorrow, August 28th.
Classes Cancelled Wednesday (8/26) & Thursday (8/27)
Please be advised that all virtual classes will be cancelled for Wednesday & Thursday, August 26th & 27th. There will be a decision made on Thursday, August 27th if classes will resume on Friday, August 28th. Please note that we will NOT be serving breakfast or lunch Wednesday, August 26th. We hope you and your […]
ZOOM is currently down
Please be advised that ZOOM is currently down and we are working with them to get it up and running as soon as possible. Please continue to check your emails for further updates from your student’s teacher. Thank you for your understanding.
September Menus
Click here to access the menus for breakfast and lunch. Please be advised that the menus are subject to change.
Wednesday Mail – 8.19.2020
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Consumables Pick Up – Saturday, August 15th
If you were not able to pick up your student’s consumables this week, staff members will be on campus Saturday, August 15th between the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM to pass them out. Please stay in your car and a staff member will bring them out to you.
How to create your School Cafe account or apply for free or reduced lunch
Click here to see how to create your School Cafe account or apply for free or reduced lunch. Please be advised that all of our returning students will have their previous eligibility for the first 30 days.
Information from our lunch clerk
Dear Parent or Guardian, During the school closure last spring and over the summer months, Harmony offered meals to all children ages 18 and under in the community. Meals were distributed at select schools at no charge. The last distribution day will be the week of August 10 th and will include meals through August […]
August Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Click here to access the menus for breakfast and lunch. Please be advised that the menus are subject to change.
Orientation & Meet the Teacher 8.13.2020
Join us “virtually” August 13th for a short orientation & meet the teacher! Below is the schedule. Please be on the lookout for an email from your student’s teacher on how to join the meeting. 9:00-9:50 AM Kindergarten 10:00-10:50 AM 1st Grade 11:00-11:50 AM 2nd Grade LUNCH 1:00-1:50 PM […]
School Supply Kits Available Now!
School supply kits are now ready for purchase! Each kit will cost $25. We only have 22 available so purchase yours today at the front office! Each kit includes- backpack lanyard water bottle index cards erasers markers pencils glue sticks highlighter scissors pens expo marker clipboard paper towels construction paper
Virtual School Supply List
Please see the list below of supplies your student will need to start their virtual learning on August 17th. • whiteboard • pencils • dry erase markers • 1 pack of loose leaf paper • 1 composition book • 1 spiral notebook • 1 note card pack
A note from Principal Mattingly
Click here to see a note from the principal.
Summer Office Hours
Please be advised that office hours for this summer will be from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. The office will be closed on Fridays. If you have any questions, please call 832-437-3926
HSA Katy Powerpoint from Principal Mattingly
Click here to check out information about our HSA Katy campus.
2020-2021 Team Videos
Click here to see the team videos for our 2020-2021 academic school year.
Do you still need a chrome book?
This is just a friendly reminder that if you need to pick up a chrome book, please stop by the school on Monday, April 13th or Thursday, April 16th between the hours of 9 AM and 2 PM.
CIP Meetings
Hello HSA Katy Families! Well, it is that time of year…time to build our Campus Improvement Plan. However, this year it will be a little bit of a challenge. But we can do it!! I think it will be easiest to break it down into two meetings. The first meeting will be going through the […]
Let’s Celebrate Autism Awareness!
Please join us in celebrating Autism Awareness Day by wearing blue today! April is Autism Awareness Month and April 2nd is World Autism Day. World Autism Day is an internationally-recognized day for raising awareness about autism. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulty with social interactions, communication, and repetitive […]
Harmony At Home Learning Webinars for Parents
Parent guide to access my.harmonytx portal and Google classrooms can be seen in the Parent Guide English and Spanish presentations. Live webinars will be hosted by the district representatives and webinar dates, times, and information can be seen in the link provided below. Live Webinar Schedules Link
Distance Learning Resources
Below are some resources you may use during your student’s distance learning. The Parent’s Guide to Google Classroom The Parent’s Guide to Google Classroom (Spanish) How to properly wash your hands- video Free internet for 60 days DiscountComcast/Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone To sign up, applicants can simply visit www.internetessentials.com. The accessible website also includes […]
Distance Learning Parent Information
This week, we are completing the first phase of our distance learning program, the learning packets. Remember to complete your learning packets and return once classes resume. The next phase begins on Monday, March 30, 2020. Students and teachers will go online for a comprehensive digital learning experience that includes elements of independent learning, video-based lessons, and a variety […]
Chromebook Check Out Today
During the hours for 4:30 PM & 8:30 PM, please visit HSA Katy lobby to check out chromebooks.
Chromebook Survey
If your student is in need of a chromebook to help assist with their distance learning, please fill this survey out as soon as possible! More information will be provided once we get an accurate count.
Student Medication Pick Up Dates & Times
If your student(s) have any medications at the school, please come pick them up either Thursday (3/19) or Friday (3/20) between the hours of 11 AM and 1 PM! These will be the only days our nurse is on campus.
Update – Academic Packets
UPDATE- Below is the schedule on when you can pick up your student’s academic packets. Tuesday – Kindergarten & 1st grade Wednesday – 2nd & 3rd grade Thursday – 4th & 5th grade —————————————————————————— Harmony Public Schools campuses are closed until March 31st. Our goal is to maximize learning during this time and keep our […]
Harmony at Home – Academic Packets
Harmony Public Schools campuses are closed until March 31st. Our goal is to maximize learning during this time and keep our students engaged. Our curriculum directors have prepared two-week self-study modules for our students. The HPS Learning Packets folder is accessible here. The learning packets are available for pickup from campuses on Tuesday, March 17th. You may pick up your packets […]
Clubs & tutorials cancelled Friday, March 6th
Please be advised that all clubs & tutorials will cancelled tomorrow, March 6th. Please pick your student up at regular dismissal which is 2:55 pm. Thank you for your understanding!
FLL Interest Meeting – March 19th, 2020
Interested 4th and 5th grade students, We will be having a FIRST Lego League Interest Meeting on Thursday, March 19th from 5-6 pm in the Challenge Lab. Due to limited space, admittance to the team will be by application only. Please come if you are interested in finding out more information. Applications will require a […]
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Media & Public Relations
For media requests, please send an email to media@harmonytx.org with details of the request.
For more information, please visit our Media & Public Relations page.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Title IX
As required by Title IX, Harmony Public Schools does not (and is required not to) discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. This non-discrimination requirement applies to admission to and employment with Harmony Public Schools. Inquiries into issues related to Title IX may be referred to Harmony’s Title IX Coordinator(s) (identified below), to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.
Title IX training presentation link
Harmony’s Title IX Coordinators:
Students/student matters:
Charles Lambert
Director of Internal Investigations
HPS Central Office
clambert@harmonytx.org
713-343-3333 x1104 Employee and applicant matters
Kelly Ann Hebeler
Director of Employee Relations
HPS Central Office
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Please choose a version to display the guide:
— English
— Spanish