We prepare each student for college, career, and life by providing a safe, productive, and collaborative atmosphere, focusing on the student's emotional wellbeing through a quality, learner-centered educational program with a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. (STEM).

Home visits are intended to develop a positive and impactful relationship with families. This is an opportunity to get to know you and your child in the comfort of your own home. Time is taken to share your Hopes & Dreams for your student, academic expectations, and share school resources. Home visits are not parent/teacher conferences. They are meant to “get to know each other” and to build a viable relationship for the academic benefit of your student.

Interested in joining the HSI-Garland Parent-Teacher Organization?

Step 1: Email Todd Dickerson (tdickerson@harmonytx.org) to show interest and be sure to include your phone number.

Step 2: Submit the Member Due of $10.00 by Cash or Check (make check payable to HSI Garland PTO) may be used and will need to be submitted to the front office. Be sure to include a note that the payment is for the PTO membership. Electronic payment options:

Zelle: Todd Dickerson (469) 396-5282

Venmo: @Todd-Dickerson-15

Step 3: Upon receipt of payment, you will be added to the PTO GroupMe application to be included in the PTO conversation.

In accordance with the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students, Harmony Public Schools will begin accepting referrals for kindergarten and newly enrolled students in grades 1-12 for gifted and talented screening.

Anyone interested in the educational welfare of these students may refer them for assessment.

Referral forms are available at the front office and on the school’s website. The referral period for the GATE program is from September 3rd through September 30, 2024. The G/T assessment will take place in October. For more information about the screening and identification process, parents may contact the campus G/T Coordinator or teacher.

Parent Referral - English

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De acuerdo con el Plan Estatal de Texas para la Educación de Estudiantes Dotados/Talentosos, las Escuelas Públicas de Harmony comenzarán a recibir referencias para kindergarten y estudiantes recién inscritos en los grados 1-12 para la evaluación de estudiantes dotados y talentosos.

Cualquier persona interesada en el bienestar educativo de estos estudiantes puede nominarlos para dicha evaluación. Los formularios de referencia están disponibles en la oficina y en el sitio web de la escuela.

El período de referencias para el programa GATE es desde el 3 de septiembre hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2024. El período de evaluación de G/T se llevará a cabo en octubre. Para obtener más información sobre el proceso de selección e identificación, los padres pueden comunicarse con el coordinador o maestro de G/T del campus.

Parent Referral - Spanish

Student in Mr. Johnston's STEM Exploration class built up some wind turbines as they worked through planning of a design and the preliminary building process to create a model of their vision.

Harmony North Texas is participating in Battle of the Books this school year! For more information on Battle of the Books, check out their website or the video below. Additionally, more information will be coming!

High School List

Middle School List

Join us at the Raising Cane’s at 4509 Lakeview Pkwy, Rowlett, TX 75089 on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm and mention the fundraiser at the register, and Cane’s will donate 15% of the Net Sales to our school!

The HSI-Garland PTO and Chipotle have paired up for a Spirit Night on October 1st, 2024. In order for the campus to benefit from this fundraiser, at least $150 in sales must be achieved.

Do make it count!

Four ways to guarantee your purchases count:

1. Show the cashier a digital flyer prior to paying
2. Show the cashier a paper flyer prior to paying
3. Order online and pickup Chipotle for your fundraiser by using the Promo Code TQHX297 on the Chipotle app or website. Please note that fundraiser online ordering is only valid through pickup. Ordering delivery for fundraisers is not permitted at this time.
4. Flying flyer-free? Just mention the fundraiser to the cashier prior to paying
   

HSI-Garland has started fundraising for next school year, but you can start this summer! Mabel's Labels is the leading provider of name labels for the stuff kids lose! Get the best prices on custom name stickers today. Free shipping on all orders. Simply follow the instructions in the image.

MABEL'S LABELS WEBSITE

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The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. Every community is unique, but our common goal is to partner with the neighborhoods we serve and help the people there live healthier lives.

One of the ways in which we do this is through our Kroger Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card. This step can be done in your account profile on the Kroger application.

Dear Harmony Parent or Guardian:

Texas law now requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. The attached information will help you learn about options for, as well as how, to talk to your child and others about, the safe storage of firearms.

• In the AM Drop-Off students in the left-lane in the mornings.
• ⬆️ Right Lane in the morning is for through traffic only.
• Please Do Not drop off students in the Left Lane.
• At 8:00am, Drop-Off students at the front doors using the left lane.
• The right lane is still a ⬆️ through lane only.

Click the Drive Line image for a larger view!

In the PM Pick-Up - Left or Right Lane curb until 4:00pm.

⬆️ "Middle Lane" is for through traffic in the afternoon until 4:00pm.

⬆️ At the dumpsters, form 2 lines. Left lane goes left to Firewheel Pkwy. Right Lane goes to HSA-Dallas and Firewheel Pkwy can be accessed to take a right.

@ 4:00pm move to the Left Lane for through traffic to use the full Right Lane.

Pick-Up students from tutorials and clubs at the front of the building. Rear doors are closed for the day at this time.

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• SPEED LIMIT: 10MPH
• No PARKING or LEAVING an UNATTENDED VEHICLE in a Fire Lane. Please find a parking spot.
• Remind student(s) to use cross-walks at all times. 🚸
• Be cautious of students entering and exiting vehicles.
  
• 🔆 Use blinkers at all times when maneuvering in the drive line.
• 🔆 Use hazards to signal your stoppage on the curb for Drop-Off or Pick-Up.
• Fill all available space in front of your vehicle when cars vacate the line.
• 📵Texas House Bill 347: Prohibits the use of cell phones while driving on school property during reduced speed time zones in order to improve pedestrian safety. The ban applies to any school property where a school crossing zone is present. The only exceptions to the law are when the vehicle is stopped, the driver is using a hands-free device, or if the individual is in the process of making an emergency call or operating an emergency vehicle.

Reminder: When signing out students, please do so before 3:10pm.

All students who drive to school and require an early departure must have their parents confirm the departure through both a phone call and an email. This requirement is non-negotiable, and we expect full compliance. To ensure your child's timely and safe departure, follow the steps below:

• Call the school office at 469.814.0059 to report your child's early departure.
• Send an email to mroman@harmonytx.org, rquiroz@harmonytx.org, alucas@harmonytx.org, & ccastillo@harmonytx.org with the subject line ""Early Departure Confirmation,"" containing the following details:
1. Student's Full Name
2. Date of Early Departure
3. Reason for Early Departure
4. Expected Time of Departure

Failure to adhere to this mandatory procedure may result in delays or complications. Your immediate cooperation in this matter is crucial for the efficient and secure management of early student departures.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

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WELCOME BACK!!

Welcome to the next adventure in your child’s life... School! Trusting someone to care for your child while they are away from you can be a scary situation. We are hoping to relieve some of your concerns and anxiety by sharing some basic school health guidelines Immunizations:

• All proof of shots need to be ON FILE no later than September 24, 2024 to avoid exclusion from classroom placement.
• All action plans – food/insect allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, etc. must be signed by a physician.
• Medications: If your child requires medication to be given during the school day please have the medication administration form fill out and turn in to Health Aide.
• If your child’s health in any way changes during the year, please let us know. This also provides us with the information on how to reach you if your child becomes ill or injured.

We look forward to getting to know you and your child during the 2024-25 school year!

Cecilia Castillo

Health Aide | HSI Garland

(469) 2174-0059 ccastillo@harmonytx.org

These measures will contribute to a healthier and more productive learning environment for our students.

• If your student is feeling sick while at school, it is mandatory for them to visit the Health Aide before they can be sent home to ensure that any necessary care is provided promptly. If it is necessary to send the student home due to illness, the health aide will notify the parent/guardian.
• Any attempts to sign-out due to illness without the attention of the health aide will result in an unexcused absence.
• Absences exceeding three or more days due to illness, require a note from a healthcare provider in order for the absences to be excused.
• Students are expected to be present for a minimum of 90% of each class to receive credit for their education.

Your cooperation and understanding in this matter are highly appreciated.

Please view this document for results of water testing on a plan of action.

Please review the information regarding meal charges for the school year.

At Harmony School of Innovation Garland, we provide our students with healthy and nutritious school meals to support their growth. A reasonable dietary accommodation for children who have special dietary needs such as Vegetarian meal, Halal friendly meal, Lactose free milk or Soy Milk may be made in accordance with program regulations when the accommodation is requested and is at the discretion of the district.

• Please fill out and provide this form to your child’s school if special dietary accommodations are requested. Students must have the Special Dietary Accommodation form signed by their parent/guardian in order to receive meal accommodations.
• If you have any questions, please contact the Child Nutrition Assistant, Ms. Lucas at alucas@harmonytx.org

Check out this graphic of the parts of plants that we eat!

Our new catering company, has an application where the Breakfast and Lunch Menu along with all nutrition information will be displayed.

Application Name: SoHappy App

• search HNT and then pick your school (Harmony School of Innovation-Garland)

Spread the word and help us reach our goal of 50 positive reviews in 2023-24!

Corra la voz y ayudenos a alcanzar nuestra meta de 50 positivo resenas en 2023-24!

Get rewards when you refer someone to Harmony!

Sign up for our referral program http://bit.ly/Refer-a-family

• Look for your confirmation email from the Harmony Recruitment team including the link to redeem

• Encourage a friend, neighbor, or family member to submit an application and earn rewards for each application submitted!

• Redeem your rewards using the link provided in the confirmation email

Harmony Public Schools proudly announces the GYOT Program! Click the image to view the full flyer.

Interested students can visit the website to learn more by clicking this link --> GYOT Application Link

Harmony Public Schools would like to share this information to families with collegebound students. The HCL program is great for students going into their first year of college! Interested families and students can learn more by clicking on this link --> HCL Link

Teach for Texas Loan Repayment Assistant Program

Interested in becoming a teacher? Please read more about two different programs available:

• Harmony Public School's Grow Your Own Teacher Program (GYOT) is an innovative fellowship developed to prepare HPS's future educators and leaders. Our program provides a competitive financial opportunity – up to $20,000 for four years – for current HPS students and/or HPS graduates to pursue a bachelor's degree that leads to teacher certification. In addition, GYOT participants will receive professional development from central office experts, one-on-one coaching from a highly qualified teacher mentor, and networking opportunities with student colleagues from across Texas. Participants will earn teacher's certification before returning to serve as an HPS classroom teacher.
• The purpose of the Teach for Texas Loan Repayment Assistance Program (TFTLRAP) is to recruit and retain certified classroom teachers in fields and communities that have a shortage of teachers in Texas. Click the link for more details.
  

Types of Financial Aid - State and Federal Grants and Scholarships

State and Federal Grants and Scholarships provide financial aid that does not have to be repaid. Some grants and scholarships require the student to maintain a certain grade point average (GPA) or take certain courses. Most grants are awarded on the basis of financial need.

Please see visit the College for All Texans website for a list of State and Federal Grants and Scholarship programs available to students at Texas colleges and universities.

See your assigned counselor for more information.