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Archive for month: October, 2018
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Good Evening! I would like to take this opportunity to introduce my self.My name is Mr. Rodriguez and I am the new Student Discipline Coordinator for 6th and 7th Grade. Previously, I was in the Army for 8 years.This is now my 6th year with Harmony. Within my tenure, I was a PE and Social Studies Teacher with the Harmony Austin District. I am both eager and excited to become an active participant in your child’s life.
It is with great privilege to be at Harmony Science Academy. My goal is to meet the needs of our students with support of parents/guardians and teachers.To minimize our discipline issues, while increasing the safety and positivity of our campus along with Mr. James. Here are some beliefs related to discipline at Harmony Science Academy:
- Expected behavior must be communicated, taught and modeled throughout the school year.
- Every disciplinary infraction is an opportunity to teach expected behavior.
- All students will have access to learning opportunities; this should not be hindered by other student’s behavior.
- The misbehavior of one student will not be allowed to interfere with the learning opportunities of other students.
- Students are expected to complete all learning objectives, regardless of behavior.
- The misbehavior of a student will not excuse him/her from successfully completing learning objectives.
- Parents are our equal partners and have a responsibility to ensure that their children’s behaviors do not take away from a safe, orderly and academically productive learning environment of others.
* Please keep in mind that each situation will be handled appropriately by the Administration team.
While this is a brief introduction, I would also like to highlight a few important policies and guidelines. Please note this is to ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, and parents.
If you have any questions please review the Student Handbook (see attached) or feel contact me.
Items to be reviewed:
· Harmony Student Dress Code
· Visitor Policy
· Absences Policy – Absences – excused and unexcused
· Tardiness to School Policy
· Makeup Work Policy
· Loitering Policy
**Please note: This is a brief overview, the Harmony Student/Parent handbook contains more detailed information, please review this information in the Student handbook as well.I will continue you to update you with any disciplinary updates.
I am a strong believer in communication, the success of a school behavior lies in the relationship built between parents, staff
and students of the school community.
Our goal is that all students follow school-wide behavior expectations. When we observe them treating others with kindness, trying their best, and being respectful, we acknowledge them by giving positive verbal feedback and other positive incentives.
Find out the latest PTO News in their News Letter.
There are more than 5,000 Harmony graduates and 59% of them come from low income families. HGD aims to raise funds for Harmony students in colleges to provide: scholarship,mentor ship,internship and other programs and services to make their college and career dreams come true.
Financial Aid Sessions for Class of 2019- Students and Parents!
In collaboration with State of Texas Community Safety Education Act we will be showing this video to our High School students. The SBOE adopted a new rule in Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), §74.39, Requirements for Instruction on Proper Interaction with Peace Officers, that became effective August 27, 2018. This rule requires school districts and charter schools to provide instruction to students in grades 9-12 on proper interaction with peace officers during traffic stops and other in-person encounters.
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PTO meeting tonight at 6PM. Please see the newsletter and Cancer Awareness walk details.
Fall Fest is right around the corner.
The open enrollment period for new Harmony Public Schools students is approaching fast.
Open Enrollment for campuses statewide begins Nov. 1 and continues through Feb. 10 for students wishing to enroll for the Fall 2019 semester.
What is Harmony?
Harmony Public Schools is a system of exceptional PreK-12 college-preparatory charter schools in Texas, specializing inScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
Harmony has 56 schools in communities across Texas, including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso and in neighborhoods everywhere in between. Click here to find a campus near you.
What comes with a Harmony Public Schools education?
The Harmony Public Schools system is frequently recognized as one of the best school systems in Texas for its well-rounded curriculum with a special emphasis on STEM education.
In 2018, six of districts received ‘A’ ratings from the Texas Education Agency on its annual state accountability ratings. The TEA also found that all of Harmony’s campuses earned a “Met Standard” rating in its 2018 STARR testing.
Harmony also has a 100 percent college acceptance rate system-wide among our graduating seniors.
What is our enrollment process?
Open enrollment for Harmony Public Schools statewide begins Nov. 1 and continues through Feb. 10. Our application and instructions for submission can be found online or at any of our campus offices. In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds the maximum enrollment at any campus, a lottery is held at the end of February to fairly fill the available openings.
Find out more …
To find out more about our admissions process, including information about selection process and required application materials, please visit harmonytx.org/admissions.php
Our HSA News Letter
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