FRIENDLY REMINDER FOR ALL HARMONY LAREDO CAMPUSES
NO CLASSES FOR SCHOLARS ON
MONDAY, JAN. 18, 2021
IN OBSERVANCE OF
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY.
CLASSES RESUME TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021
THANK YOU
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CLICK HERE
Esteemed Harmony Family,
I hope that you had an enjoyable winter break and are looking forward to an exceptional semester! We are proud to announce that we plan to open an Early College High School (ECHS) program starting the 2021-2022 school year, free of cost. The ECHS initiative provides students the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree or up to 60 college credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree while in high school. Please note the following:
1) You may access our brochure for more details about the program. The brochure contains information on the initiative, the purpose, eligibility, benefits, expectations, and important dates.
2) The application is open to any interested 8th grade student from any school and can be accessed by clicking on this link. The application must be completed and submitted by February 5th, 2021.
3) Students interested in applying for the ECHS must also submit one of the following:
- a) The Reenrollment Form (scholars who currently attend HSA-Laredo)
- b) The school’s general application (students currently enrolled in a school other than Harmony)
We look forward to offering this new and exciting opportunity to our scholars– have an exceptional day and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
2019–20 School Report Card
The 2019–20 School Report Cards (SRCs) are now available on the Texas Education Agency’s website. The purpose of the SRC is to inform parents and guardians about a campus’ individual characteristics and its academic performance. Due to COVID-19, all campuses and districts received a label of Not Rated: Declared State of Disaster for the 2019–20 school year. Therefore, several data points have not been updated, including STAAR® and academic growth data.
If you are unable to access the report electronically and would like a paper copy of the report, please contact your school and ask for a paper copy of the 2019-2020 School Report Card.
Dear Esteemed Harmony Parent,
Attached you will find a copy of the State of Texas 2019–20 School Report Card for Harmony School of Excellence-Laredo. This report is required by the Texas Legislature and prepared by the Texas Education Agency. It is to be sent to the parent or guardian of every child enrolled in a Texas public school. The report provides information concerning student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®), as well as information on student enrollment, class size averages, and financial expenditures. Due to COVID-19, STAAR® assessments were cancelled for the 2019–20 school year. Therefore, several data points have not been updated, including STAAR® and academic growth data.
The information contained in the School Report Card is required by state law and is briefly described in the enclosed “2019–20 School Report Card Definitions.” The report for our school may or may not have all the information described because the information presented depends on whether the school is an elementary, middle, or high school.
State law requires that the School Report Card display information about the state, the district, and the school. Where possible, the information must be reported by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status of the students and must include at least two years of results.
The School Report Cards can be found online at
A more complete report about Harmony School of Excellence-Laredo, the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), is available by contacting my office or can be accessed online at
https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/tapr/index.html
Please contact me if you have any questions concerning this report card. Thank you for your continued support of Harmony School of Excellence-Laredo.
Sincerely,
Ahmet Cetin
Principal
For more information please click here
Estimado Padre de Familia:
Adjunto a esta carta encontrará una copia del reporte de las Calificaciones Escolares del Estado de Texas 2019–20 para Harmony School of Excellence-Laredo. Estas Calificaciones Escolares son requeridas por la Legislatura del Estado de Texas y preparadas por el departamento de educación estatal. Este reporte debe ser mandado a los padres o al guardián/mentor de cada estudiante inscrito en una escuela pública. Estas calificaciones ofrecen información concerniente al progreso académico de los estudiantes y también información sobre el número de inscripciones estudiantiles, tamaño promedio del salón escolar, y gastos escolares.
La ley estatal requiere que la información en estas calificaciones sea diseminada. Usted encontrará una breve descripción en el adjunto “Definiciones de las Calificaciones Escolares 2019–20.” El reporte que ha recibido puede o no contener toda la información descrita en estas definiciones pues el reportaje de estos datos depende de si la escuela es una primaria, secundaria o preparatoria.
La ley estatal también requiere que la información sea provista a nivel del estado, del distrito escolar, y de nuestra escuela. Esta información debe ser reportada, en tanto sea posible, por grupo étnico/raza y estatus socioeconómico de los estudiantes y debe de incluir por lo menos dos años de resultados.
También puede encontrar estas calificaciones (school report card) en el internet bajo
Usted puede obtener un reporte más completo sobre nuestra escuela en el informe del Reporte del Desempeño Académico de Texas (TAPR) ya sea que lo pida aquí en la escuela, o lo puede obtener en el internet bajo
https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/tapr/index.html
Por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros si tiene cualquier pregunta concerniente a este reporte de calificaciones escolares. Le agradezco su constante apoyo de nuestra escuela.
Sinceramente,
Ahmet Cetin
Director
Harmony Family,
We hope you enjoy our first podcast created by our 12th grade scholars.
Have a wonderful winter break!
To view the update, click the link below:
http://harmonytx.schoology.com/school/2570237745/update/3439239996
MAY ALL OUR SCHOLARS,
AND THEIR PARENTS, HAVE
A SAFE AND RESTFUL
WINTER BREAK:
DEC. 18-JAN. 5, 2021
University of Texas at Dallas
Department of Computer Science offers
Virtual Winter Break Coding Camps for Harmony School Students!
Monday-Thursday, December 28-31, 2020 (4 days)
- Level 0: 1st – 2nd graders 2-3pm Explore coding with code.org
- Level 1: 3rd-5th graders 10am-12pm Light up coding with Microbit Math & Scratch 2-4pm Animations with Scratch
- Level 2: 6th-8th graders 10am-1pm Enjoyable Coding with JavaScript Web page design 2-5pm 3D animations with Alice JavaScript with Microbit
- Level 3: 9th-12th graders 10am-1pm Introductory Coding in Python 2-5pm Introductory Coding in Java
Windows PC / Mac / Chromebook is required (Alice camp requires Windows or Mac) $10 nonrefundable fee per camp OK for advanced students to attend next level Register by Dec 21st @ bit.ly/wbc-hs20 Camps will be on Microsoft Teams platform Camp descriptions at utdallas.edu/k12/desc
For more information please click here
Esteemed Harmony Family,
First and foremost, I hope that you and your family are doing well! We would like to take this time to communicate that HSE-Laredo will provide spring (January-May) dual credit courses through Lone Star College. Please view the following important information:
1) Thoroughly read the HSE-Laredo dual credit action plan document.
- a) New students to dual credit: complete the steps on pages 3-5 starting from step 1.
- b) Students who have taken at least 1 dual credit class: complete the steps on pages 3-5, starting from step 3.
2) If you wish to take a dual credit spring 2021 course, you must complete the steps in the document by Tuesday, December 8th, 2020.
3) If you are currently enrolled in a 1301 course and would like to take the 1302/1316 portion if applicable, you must still submit an application by referring to the third point of this e-mail.
4) Our counseling team will assist you throughout this dual credit endeavor. Please contact the following counselors if you require assistance:
12: N. Chelik nchelik@harmonytx.org
11: I. Pala ipala@harmonytx.org
10: B. Santos bsantos@harmonytx.org
9: L. Cantu lcantu@harmonytx.org
Thank you so much for being part of our Harmony family. Keep up the wonderful work and please contact us in case you have any questions about dual credit or the registration process; we’ll be more than happy to assist you!
FRIENDLY REMINDER FOR ALL HARMONY LAREDO CAMPUSES
NO CLASSES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020
DUE TO STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
VIRTUAL CLASSES RESUME TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 10
THANK YOU
HSE-LAREDO PARENT CERTIFICATION INFO. NIGHT
WHEN: Nov. 12th @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
WHERE: Zoom
Join the meeting using the link below:
https://harmonytx.zoom.us/j/81974479033
Meeting ID: 819 7447 9033
WHY ATTEND (Open to all students and parents)?
- Learn more about industry-based certifications available to scholars.
- Ask questions to attending pathway teachers.
- Learn workforce and education benefits with earning a certificate.
CAMPUS PATHWAYS
- Accounting and Financial Services
- Biomedical
- Design and Multimedia
- Law Enforcement
- Engineering and Robotics
AVAILABLE CERTIFICATES
- Adobe Pro
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office
- Small Business
- Medical Assistant
- Registered Dental Assistant
- AutoDesk
For more information please click here
Honesty
- Be true to yourself and others.
- Be trustworthy.
- Always do the right thing.
Acceptance
- Embrace others opinions
- Respect diversity
- Welcome differences
Wisdom
- Knowledge is Power
- Learning is limitless
- Never stop learning.
Kindness
- Be friendly and generous
- Be mindful of others
- Make everyone feel included
Service
- Make a difference
- Help others with an open heart.
- Empower others to contribute
The science fair contributes to our scholar’s social developments, increases the skills of the presentation and increases interest in STEM fields!
Learn more about our HSE Laredo science fair in the flyers below.
Interested in Science Fair? Do you enjoy learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics? Have MORE great project ideas?
Want to compete with other students from HSE-Laredo and South Texas? Then Science fair is for you!
Why do Science Fair?
• It’s a great opportunity for hands-on learning, even at home!
• Allows you to develop, investigate, and design your own project.
• Allows you to improve your presentation skills by presenting to community professionals.
• Gain lifelong experiences by meeting fellow competitors and finding mentors.
Interested but need inspiration?
Visit the following websites for inspiration or for some great ideas:
• https://www.sciencenews.org/
• https://www.sciencebuddies.org/
• https://www.societyforscience.org/research-at-home/609076
For more information on how to get started or how to participate contact:
Ms. A. Garcia at ashley.garcia@harmonytx.org
*All Science Fair Competitions will be taking place virtually for 2020-2021*
For more information please click here
2020-2021 Science Fair Club
MEETING DATES:
Every Tues. and Thurs. at 4:00 PM
MENTORS* (Please contact for more information):
Mrs. Martinez- Biology
memartinez@harmonytx.org
Ms. Shinn-Chemistry
ashinn@harmonytx.org
Ms. Garcia-Biology
ashley.garcia@harmonytx.org
*Other teachers may serve as mentors. Mentors listed are those leading the Science Fair Clubs.*
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the additions workers have made over the years to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Enjoy your day off students, teachers, staff and parents. #LaborDay
Dear Parents:
You are Cordially Invited to Attend
Harmony School of Excellence-Laredo
Title I Parent and Family Engagement Meeting
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
5:30 p.m.
Zoom
https://harmonytx.zoom.us/j/99772285539?pwd=cUZ1cUxYNm1PTU1vYkZvK1cwOFQ1dz09
Goal/Purpose: Review, evaluate and update/develop Written Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) Policy and the School-Parent Compact
Agenda Items:
Title I Program Presentation
- Review and evaluate last year’s PFE Policy and School-Parent Compact
- Jointly develop PFE Policy and Compact for current year
- School’s Curriculum, Academic Performance
- Comments, Q&A
Dear Harmony Public School Laredo Parents/Guardians 8/27/2020
We are proud to announce Harmony Public Schools Laredo along with neighboring school districts have partnered with the City of Laredo to provide students free Wifi resources for remote learning. Please review the graphic below for available free public Hotspot connections.
For more information click here
Estimados padres / tutores de Harmony Public School Laredo: 8/27/2020
Estamos orgullosos de anunciar que las Escuelas Públicas de Harmony Laredo, junto con los distritos escolares vecinos, se han asociado con la Ciudad de Laredo para proporcionar a los estudiantes recursos de Wifi gratis para el aprendizaje remoto. Revise la gráfica a continuación para ver las conexiones de puntos de acceso públicos disponibles.
Beginning of School Year 2020-2021 Items/ Artículos Para el Comienzo del Año Escolar 2020-2021
Please click on each link below to see more information / Por Favor haga clic en cada enlace a continuación para ver más información.
School Supply List / Lista de Útiles Escolares
Academic Calendar 2020-2021 / Calendario Academico 2020-2021
Student Orientation / Orientación Estudiantil
Teacher Information / Información del Maestro
Uniform Information / Información de Uniformes
Chromebook Request Form / Formulario de Solicitud de Chromebook
Lunch Application Form / Formulario de Solicitud de Almuerzo
Dear HSE Parents/Guardians,
2020 – 2021 Lunch application are available on School Cafe for completion. You may visit www.schoolcafe.com to apply online with last years credentials. For any questions or concerns you may contact Ms. Martinez at jmartinez@harmonytx.org or at 956-791-0007
Thank you,
HSE – Laredo
Estimados HSE padres / tutores,
2020 – 2021 La solicitud de lonche está disponible en School Cafe para completar. Puede visitar www.schoolcafe.com para solicitar en línea con las credenciales del año pasado. Para cualquier pregunta o inquietud, puede comunicarse con la Sra. Martinez a jmartinez@harmonytx.org o al 956-791-0007
Gracias,
HSE – Laredo
Dear Parents and Guardians,
In response to recent school closures we are gathering information about the ability of our students to continue learning at home using online materials and/or a virtual classroom. Please complete the following survey to help us understand the availability of internet and devices in your home. This will allow us to determine which students need Chromebook and a hotspot device so we can provide our students to support continued learning at home.
* Please fill out this form for each Harmony student you have.
Estimados Padres y Tutores,
En respuesta a los recientes cierres de escuelas, estamos recopilando información sobre la capacidad de nuestros estudiantes para continuar aprendiendo en casa usando materiales en línea y/o clase virtual. Complete la siguiente encuesta para ayudarnos a comprender la disponibilidad de Internet y dispositivos en su hogar. Esto nos permitirá determinar qué estudiantes necesitan Chromebook y un dispositivo hotspot para que podamos proporcionar a nuestros estudiantes para apoyar el aprendizaje continuo en casa.
*Por favor llene este formulario para cada estudiante de Harmony que tenga
Harmony School of Excellence – Laredo Technology Survey Form / HSE Laredo Formulario de encuesta de tecnologíaGoal: Expand Distance Learning Opportunities for students who need technology at home
Harmony Public Schools is committed to helping students and their teachers continue learning outside of school. Students with no technology device available for at-home learning may receive a Chromebook for their use at home. The limit for checkout is one device per Harmony family.
Objetivo: ampliar las oportunidades de aprendizaje a distancia para los estudiantes que necesitan tecnología en casa
Las Escuelas Públicas de Harmony se comprometen a ayudar a los estudiantes y a sus maestros a seguir aprendiendo fuera de la escuela. Los estudiantes sin dispositivos tecnológicos disponibles para el aprendizaje en el hogar pueden recibir un Chromebook para su uso en el hogar. El límite para pagar es un dispositivo por familia Harmony.
Chromebook distribution is scheduled for Monday, August 3rd 2020. / La distribución de Chromebook está programada para el Lunes 3 de Agosto de 2020.
To request a Chromebook please click on the links below / Para solicitar una Chromebook, haga clic en los enlaces a continuación
Attention HSE Parents,
Please click on the link below to learn about the “Optional End of Year Assessment” that Texas Education Agency developed.
Harmony Public Schools will not register for this test as a district but the parents are more than welcome to register their children individually to check how well their children have learned this academic year.
Atención padres de familia de HSE-Laredo
Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para obtener información sobre la “Evaluación opcional de fin de año” que desarrolló la Agencia de Educación de Texas.
Las Escuelas Públicas de Harmony no se registrarán para este examen como distrito, pero los padres son bienvenidos a registrar a sus hijos individualmente para verificar qué tan bien han aprendido sus hijos este año académico.
Esteemed Harmony Family,
First and foremost, I hope that you and your family are doing well! We would like to take this time to communicate that HSE-Laredo will provide summer and fall dual credit courses through Lone Star College. Please view the following important information:
1) Thoroughly read the HSE-Laredo dual credit action plan document.
2) If you are new to dual credit and would like to register for summer or fall, you must complete the steps on pages 3-5.
3) If you have taken at least 1 dual credit course and would like to register for summer or fall, you must complete the steps on pages 6-7.
4) If you wish to take a dual credit summer course, you must complete the steps in the document by Friday, May 15th, 2020.
5) If you wish to enroll in a dual credit fall course, you must complete the steps in the document by Friday, August 7th, 2020; however, we urge you to complete the items by May 29th, 2020, so we can address any issues that may arise.
6) Our counseling team will assist you throughout this dual credit endeavor. Please contact the following counselors if you require assistance:
11: N. Chelik nchelik@harmonytx.org
10: I. Pala ipala@harmonytx.org
9: L. Cantu lcantu@harmonytx.org
UPDATE TO CURBSIDE
MEAL PICKUP
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY
4401 SAN FRANCISCO AVE.
EACH MONDAY & THURSDAY
11A.M. – 1 P.M.
MONDAY
MEAL PICKUP FOR:
MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
MEAL PICK UP FOR:
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Breakfast and Lunch meals for those 18 and
under regardless of enrollment status
For more information please Click Here
To View HSA Letter to Parents Please Click Here
To Access the survey please Click Here or in the wording below:
Principles of Character: survey (parents)
Principles of Character
The purpose of this survey is to promote good character at our school. We want to come to an agreement on the core values that we wish to instill in our campus for next school year.
Principle 1.1 Core values are defined, implemented, and embedded into school culture: Stakeholders in the school community select or agree to core values. Staff members understand how and why the school selected its core values and affirm the importance of core values in guiding the behavior of all those in the school community.
To Access the survey please click here or in the wording below
Principles of Character: survey (students)
Principles of Character
The purpose of this survey is to promote good character at our school. We want to come to an agreement on the core values that we wish to instill in our campus for next school year.
Principle 1.1 Core values are defined, implemented, and embedded into school culture: Stakeholders in the school community select or agree to core values. Staff members understand how and why the school selected its core values and affirm the importance of core values in guiding the behavior of all those in the school community.