Harmony Times
September 7, 2017
Parents, please be reminded that students may not enter the building until 7:45 a.m. each morning. Please keep this in mind when dropping them off in the morning, as no one is available to supervise them before our doors open. Also, school dismisses at 3:45 p.m. each day. All students must be off campus by 4:00 p.m. as no one will be available to supervise them. CPS may be contacted for students who are left on campus after 4.
Chromebook insurance
We are now taking payment for the Chromebook insurance. The fee is a one time fee of $25 for the 2017-2018 school year. Please make payments in the front office via check, card, and money order. (NO CASH)
Big thank you to all of our HSA parents for their generous donations!
FALL PICTURES
When: September, 15th
Where: Gym
Students must wear school uniform!
Dell Scholars Program
Award Amount
$20,000
Awards Available
300
Deadline
January 15, 2018
Scholarship Description
The Dell Scholars Program places greater emphasis on a student's determination to succeed than just academic record and test scores. We reward low-income, highly motivated students who are better than their numbers indicate and demonstrate the drive to succeed despite personal obstacles. Students must participate in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12, graduate from an accredited high school this academic year and earn a minimum 2.4 GPA. Students must also demonstrate financial need, be eligible to receive a Federal Pell grant in their first year of college and plan to enroll full-time in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after graduation from high school. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Contact Info:
Scholarship Committee
https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/criteria/
Criteria for Application
To be eligible to apply for the Dell Scholars Program scholarship, you must meet the below listed criteria:
· Participating in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
- · Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year
- · Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
- · Demonstrated need for financial assistance
- · Eligible to receive a federal Pell grant in first year of college
- · Planning to enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school
Attention high school students, if you need to take the TSI test, please sign up with Mrs. Lewis
Harmony gifted and talented
Parent Nomination for the Gifted and Talented Program started on September 1st. This nomination period is for NEW TO HARMONY students only. Forms are available in the front office. Nomination forms need to be returned by 4pm on September 29th. Any nomination forms turned in past this date will not be accepted.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Award Amount
$20,000
Awards Available
150
Deadline
October 31, 2017
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Applicants must be current high school/home-schooled seniors attending school in the U.S, anticipating completion of a high school diploma at the time of application and planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Contact Info:
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 442
Atlanta, GA 30301-0442
800-306-2653
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ESL Parent Night Costumes & Cookies
The Gates Scholarship
Deadline: September 15th
DESCRIPTION
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. Starting in 2018, the scholarship will be awarded to 300 top student leaders each year with the intent of promoting their academic excellence through college graduation, and providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential.
AWARD
Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
BASIC ELIGIBILITY
To apply, students must be:
· A high school senior
· From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
· Pell-eligible
· A US citizen, national or permanent resident
· A minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
Message from our lunch clerk
Important Notice: Meal account balances (both negative and positive) will carry over to the 2017-2018 school year. Due date to pay off any unpaid balance that has carried over from the previous school year is August 31st, 2017. Alternate Meals for the 2017-2018 school year will begin on September 1st.
message from our registrar
Dear Parent,
If you are planning to withdraw please provide at least 24 hour notice by emailing our school registrar, Mrs. Aranda, at yaneli.aranda@harmonytx.org. This notification will allow adequate time to prepare necessary forms for the process. Same day requests will still require a 24 hour notice.
The following records will be provided upon completion of withdrawal:
- Copy of Withdrawal form.
- A copy of the student's Transcript.
- Any STAAR TESTS will be mailed home upon receipt to campus.
- Final Report cards will be mailed home within the first week of June.
Please be advised that once school resumes classes all official records will be forwarded to the new campus once their request has been submitted.
Upon your student(s) withdrawal, the following school fees must be paid in full:
- Lunch balances
- Book fees (or returned)
- Chromebook fees (or returned)
- Charger fees (or returned)
- Any school property items
- Damages to any school property
- Other (etc...)
Thank you.
Mrs. Aranda
Cafeteria News
Nutritious meals are available daily for a price of$1.70 for breakfast, $3.00 for lunch, and $0.50 for a la carte milk. Each student is provided a lunch account on to which money may be deposited. Households are also encouraged to log in to their child’s account (using the parent password), go to the “Lunch” tab, and click on ONLINE LUNCH APPLICATION to apply for free or reduced price meals. If you need the parent password reset, please call the school and ask to speak with the Lunch Clerk.
Should a student’s meal account balance fall below $0, he /she will be allowed to charge up to –$15.00. Once the negative meal account balance limit is reached, the student will receive an alternate meal. Alternate meals consist of cereal, fruit, and milk for breakfast; and for lunch, a sandwich, vegetable, and milk. If a student is later approved for free meals, they will begin receiving meals immediately. However, the household is still responsible for paying the negative account balance. For more information regarding the meal charge policy, please visit our website at: hsaeuless.org, and click on the “Meal Charges” link.
DRESS CODE NOTICE
Dear Parents and Students,
Please be informed that there is NO change in the school dress code policy. We would like to clarify our policy for outerwear.
Dress Code regarding outerwear in Student Handbook (please refer to page 17):
- No outerwear, such as windbreakers, jean jackets, or ski jackets, may be worn inside the classroom. Such items must be stored in the student’s locker.
- “Hoodies” may not be worn inside the school building.
- No pullovers or sweatshirts are allowed.
What can be worn:
- School cardigan sweaters (with or without buttons/zipper) in solid red, white, black, navy blue or grey.
- Solid-colored, long-sleeve shirt under their uniform top in red, black or navy blue.
- Other items that are worn to school will need to be left in the locker before going to the classroom.
Thank you for your attention regarding this matter and please do not hesitate to reach us on Let's Talk or email Mrs. Chidyausiku (mchidyausiku@harmonytx.org) with any questions or concerns.