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Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
STAAR testing will start soon. Although this school year has been challenging, we are confident our students are ready and have the skills necessary to be successful on the STAAR tests.
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) is a state-mandated test that measures students’ mastery of the statewide curriculum at various grade levels in elementary, middle school, and high school. 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 currently enrolled in these courses as well as students who need to retake exams are required to participate in this testing. Satisfactory performance on each STAAR EOC test is a prerequisite for a high school diploma.
To ensure equity for all students, The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requiring all students to take STAAR in a monitored testing session at school supervised by a trained test administrator. Appropriate public health protocols will be followed during all testing administrations.
To safeguard your child’s success on STAAR, please do the following: make sure your child arrives on time to school after a good night’s rest; is prepared to test, and eats a good dinner the night before and a good breakfast the morning of testing. Similarly, encouraging your child to do his or her personal best can greatly improve your child’s self-confidence which will lead to better performance. All testing materials will be provided by the school. We do urge students to bring a snack to eat during the test.
Following are the dates for the upcoming Spring 2021 STAAR and STAAR EOC exams.
Tuesday, April 6th: English 1 (9th grade)
Thursday, April 8th: English 2 (10th grade)
Wednesday, May 5th: Biology (9th grade)
Tuesday, May 11th: US History (11th grade)
Tuesday, May 18th: Algebra 1 (9th grade)
Please fill out this form for Spring STAAR test planning purposes: https://forms.gle/LH9VP1PumKYHP2ZR6
If you have any questions or concerns about testing, please do not hesitate to contact our Campus Federal Programs and Testing Coordinator Ms. Kerkhofs from ikerkhofs@harmonytx.org.
Sincerely,
HSA Admin Team
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Harmony Public Schools South/West District is hosting a virtual career talk in partnership with the Society of Petroleum Engineers. It’s happening on Wednesday, April 7th at 5:30 P.M. Students, parents, and staff are all invited to attend.
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
STAAR testing will start soon. Although this school year has been challenging, we are confident our students are ready and have the skills necessary to be successful on the STAAR tests.
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) is a state mandated test that measures students’ mastery of the statewide curriculum at various grade levels in elementary, middle school, and high school. 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 currently enrolled in these courses as well as students who need to retake exams are required to participate in this testing. Satisfactory performance on each STAAR EOC test is a prerequisite for a high school diploma.
To ensure equity for all students, The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requiring all students to take STAAR in a monitored testing session at school supervised by a trained test administrator. Appropriate public health protocols will be followed during all testing administrations.
To safeguard your child’s success on STAAR, please do the following: make sure your child arrives on time to school after a good night’s rest; is prepared to test; and eats a good dinner the night before and a good breakfast the morning of testing. Similarly, encouraging your child to do his or her personal best can greatly improve your child’s self-confidence which will lead to better performance. All testing materials will be provided by the school. We do urge students to bring a snack to eat during the test.
In order to maintain the security and confidentiality of state tests, communication devices are NOT allowed in any testing area on exam days. A communication device includes but is not limited to cellular telephones, pagers, music and/or recording/listening devices, earbuds/Airpods, video recorders, cameras, smart watches, computers/laptops, iPods, iPads, organizational tools, Fitbits, other hand-held electronic devices, and any other device that allows internet access, two-way communication and/or recording capabilities.
If a student is found to possess a communication device while inside an active testing room, the test of that student may be voided and would not be scored by the state. Additionally, these students may face disciplinary action. Students are strongly encouraged to NOT bring these devices on test days. Students who forget and bring a device will have the opportunity to relinquish the device to the test administrator before the test begins. The student’s name will be attached to the device, and it will be returned to the owner once all testing is completed for the day. Additionally, students need to sign the policy prior to testing stating they understand the rules and consequences regarding cell phone and electronic device usage during STAAR testing.
STAAR test results are used as an accurate indicator of a student’s academic performance. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Students suspected of cheating may have their tests voided as well as face disciplinary action. Please discuss with your child the importance of being honest and doing his/her own work.
Following are the dates for the upcoming Spring 2021 STAAR EOC exams.
- APRIL
○ STAAR Alt 2 Testing Window: March 29 – May 7
○ English I: Tuesday. April 6 (9th grade)
○ English II: Thursday, April 8 (10th grade)
- MAY
○ Biology: Wednesday, May 5 (9th grade)
○ U.S. History: Tuesday, May 11 (11th grade)
○ Algebra 1: Tuesday, May 18 (9th grade)
In addition to state assessments, other upcoming exams include:
- SAT School Day for Juniors: Tuesday April 13 2021
- AP Exams from May 4 to May 28
As a reminder, the campus will be closed to all visitors, including parents, on testing days. This includes lunch drop-offs. Also, please do not plan on picking up your child early on a day he/she is testing as students are not allowed to resume an unfinished test. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at ikerkhofs@harmonytx.org.
Sincerely,
Ineke Kerkhofs
Testing & Federal Programs Coordinator
Harmony Science Academy, Houston – High
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Estimados padres/guardianes,
El examen STAAR empezará pronto. A pesar de que este año escolar ha sido desafiante, no sentimos seguros que nuestros alumnos estén listos y tienen las herramientas necesarias para ser exitosos en los exámenes STAAR.
El State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) es un examen bajo mandato estatal que mide el dominio de los alumnos y el currículo de todo el estado en varios grados en la primaria, secundaria y preparatoria. Los exámenes de STAAR End of Course (EOC) son administrados a los alumnos registrados en las siguientes clases de preparatoria: Álgebra I, Biología, Ingles I, Ingles II y U.S Historia. Todos los alumnos registrados en estos cursos como los alumnos que tengan que volver a tomar los exámenes requieren participar en este examen. El rendimiento satisfactorio en cada examen STAAR EOC es un requisito para recibir un diploma de preparatoria.
Para asegurar la igualdad para todos los alumnos, el Texas Education Agency (TEA) requiere que todos los alumnos que tomen el examen STAAR tengan secciones monitoreadas en la escuela bajo supervisión por un administrador entrenado. Los protocolos apropiados de salud pública serán administrados durante los exámenes.
Para garantizar el éxito de los alumnos tomando el examen STAAR, recomendamos lo siguiente: asegurense que su hijo/a llegue a tiempo a la escuela después de una noche de descanso; este preparado/a para el examen; y coma una buena cena la noche anterior y un buen desayuno en la mañana del examen. Igualmente, animar a su hijo/a a hacer lo mejor que pueda puede mejorar la autoestima de su hijo/a la cual puede llevar a un mejor rendimiento en el examen. Todos los materiales para el examen serán proporcionados por la escuela. Recomendamos que los alumnos traigan un bocadillo que puedan comer durante el examen.
Para poder mantener un ambiente seguro y confiable durante el examen, los aparatos de comunicación NO serán permitidos dentro del área del examen. Ejemplos de aparatos de comunicación son: teléfonos celulares, pagers, aparatos para escuchar música y/o aparatos para grabar/escuchar, auriculares/Airpods, videograbadoras, cámaras, relojes inteligentes, computadoras/laptops, iPods, iPads, Fitbits, otros aparatos electronicos portatiles y cualquier otro aparato que permita acceso a la red, comunicación mutual y/o que tenga capacidades de grabación.
Si un alumno se encuentra con posesión de un aparato de comunicación mientras esté dentro del área de examen, el examen del alumno puede ser anulado y no será calificado por el estado. Adicionalmente, los alumnos recibirán acciones disciplinarias. Se le recomienda a los alumnos que NO traigan estos aparatos el día del examen. Para los alumnos que se les olvide y traigan aparatos de comunicación tendrán la oportunidad de dejarle los aparatos al administrador del examen antes de que empiece el examen. El nombre del alumno será adjuntado con el aparato, y será entregado a su dueño una vez que termine el examen. Adicionalmente, los estudiantes tendrán que firmar la póliza antes de tomar su examen la cual dice el entendimiento de las reglas y consecuencias relacionadas con el uso de los aparatos electrónicos durante el examen STAAR.
Los resultados del examen STAAR son utilizados como indicadores precisos del rendimiento académico de los alumnos. La deshonestidad académica no será tolerada. Si hay alguna sospecha de que los alumnos hayan hecho trampa, sus exámenes serán anulados y también recibirán acciones disciplinarias. Por favor discuta con su hijo/a la importancia de ser honesto y hacer su trabajo por sí solo.
A continuación encontrará las fechas para el próximo examen STAAR EOC:
- ABRIL
○ STAAR Alt 2 Ventana de Examen: 29 marzo – 9 de mayo
○ Inglés I: Martes, 6 de abril, 9 grado
○ Inglés II: Jueves, 8 de abril, 10 grado
- MAYO
○ Biología: Miércoles, 5 de mayo, 9 grado
○ U.S Historia: Martes, 11 de mayo, 11 grado
○ Algebra 1: Martes, 18 de mayo, 9 grade
A parte de estos exámenes estatales, otros exámenes próximos incluyen:
- SAT School Day for Juniors: Martes Abril 13 2021
- AP Exams Mayo 4 a Mayo 28
Como un recordatorio, la escuela estará cerrada para todos los visitantes, incluyendo padres de familia, el día del examen. Esto incluye dejar almuerzos a la escuela. También, por favor no planee en recoger a su hijo/a temprano el día que tome el examen ya que los alumnos no están permitidos de resumir un examen inconcluso. Gracias por su cooperación y entendimiento.
Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor no dude en mandarme un correo electrónico a ikerkhofs@harmonytx.org.
Atentamente,
Ineke Kerkhofs
Coordinadora de Exámenes y Programas Federales
Harmony Science Academy, Houston High
The purpose of this announcement is to inform our HPS communities about changes to the Student Success Initiative (SSI) promotion/retention and retesting requirements for the 2020–2021 school year. In light of past and anticipated impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commissioner of Education has waived grade promotion requirements for students in fifth and eighth grade for the 2020–2021 school year. Notwithstanding anything the contrary in prior policy or procedure, Harmony Public Schools will comply with the Commissioner’s waiver of SSI requirements for this school year.
For additional information, please click on this link to review TEA’s correspondence in regards to the matter: Waiver of the Student Success Initiative (SSI) Promotion Requirements)
Meeting ID: 956 7211 6959
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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
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HPS Child Find Policy
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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
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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
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Harmony Public Schools Admission Policy
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HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DR. ONER ULVI CELEPCIKAY, MR. HOMER STEWART, MRS. HELEN SHERWOOD, DR. HAKDURAN KOC, DR. MEHMET ARGIN, DR. OSMAN KANLIOGLU, MS. LAURA GONZALES