COLLEGE BOUND NEWSLETTER
Harmony Science Academy - Pflugerville, Issue II
Greetings,
Please check out HSA Pflugerville's second issue of the college and career department newsletter. You will find the upcoming and past events, news, and essential resources for college ad career.
Thank you very much for your support in advance. Our next issue will be published in the 3rd quarter. We wish you all a happy and healthy new year.
All the best in 2023!
Serdar Ozguven
Dean of College and Career
Email: sozguven@harmonytx.org
Website: https://hsapflugerville-cc.harmonytx.org/
HPS College and Career Website has been launched!
Our high school program is designed to provide each student with the essential elements of a college-prep education, along with opportunities to engage in the exploration of intense study within particular fields of interest. Through the following components, every Harmony student will attain skills and abilities that are necessary to be successful in college and beyond.
Our mission at Harmony Public Schools (HPS) is to prepare each student for higher education by providing a safe, caring, and collaborative atmosphere featuring a quality, student-centered educational program with a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Our new website is live, now! Visit us online for more information. Here is the link below:
https://hsapflugerville-cc.harmonytx.org/
Thanks!
Upcoming Events, Mark Your Calendar!
8-11 PSAT Scores
Dear 8-11 grade students and parents,
PSAT scores has been released on December 5–6, 2022 by College Board. The students can access their PSAT/NMSQT score report online and learn how ready they are for college, explore which AP courses are a good match for them, and get insight into which skills to focus on in order to prepare for the SAT. The student can also link his/her College Board and Khan Academy accounts to access free, personalized SAT practice based on the PSAT/NMSQT results.
Here are some helpful resources below:
Understanding 2022-23 PSAT/NMSQT Results -Parent Tutorial
Understanding 2022-23 PSAT/NMSQT Results -Parent Tutorial -Spanish
Please see your college and career counselors for any questions.
JUNIORS SAT SCHOOL DAY IS ON APRIL 12, 2023!
Do you want to become college ready?
HSA is offering an in-person TSI administration for current high school students on Saturdays.
A limited spot is available!
Reserve your spot now!
The test will begin at 9:00 AM.
If you would like to attend the testing session, please fill out this form.
9-12 Grades Parent Nights: Meet with the College & Career Counselors
HSA Pflugerville College and Career Department organize Parent Night about High School Graduation and College-Career transition for 8- 12 grade students and parents.
You will be meeting with your child's assigned college and counselor and learning HPS College and Career department services as well as having an opportunity to get answers to your questions.
Here are the dates and times. Mark your calendar!
- Senior Parent Night, Thursday, September 8th, 5-6 pm
- Junior Parent Night, Thursday, October 20th, 4-6 pm
- Sophomore Parent Night, Thursday, November 10th, 5-6 pm
- Freshman Parent Night, Thursday, January 12th, 5-6 pm
- 8th Grade Parent Night, Thursday, February 2nd, 5-6 pm
Invitation and event details will be sent by email. We are looking forward to seeing you.
College and Career Events Success
College & Career Fair Success
We hosted an excellent college and career fair 8-12th grade students. The students asked questions and heard about majors and programs firsthand from the representatives. It's the most engaging way to dream about college or a career, start their search, and put them on a path to success. Here are some photos:
Grade Level Parent Nights
FAFSA/TASFA Application Nights
HSA Pflugerville college and career department organized 2 FAFSA/TASFA Application Nights on Tuesday, October 4th, and Wednesday, October 12th. So many students and parents attended our event there were great turnouts.
We will continue to support our students and parents in completing their financial applications. Our goal is 100% FAFSA/TASFA completion before the state priority deadline.
Special thanks to the College and Career counselors, Community Foundations College Hub Program Coordinator, Ms. DÃaz, and ACC Recruiting Specialist, Ms. Culhane, for attending our event and helping our students and families.
12th Grade College Trip to Texas State University and St Edward's University
We had a fantastic college trip on November 15th with 12th graders. The students have got the information for admission and have seen the beautiful sites on the Texas State University and St Edward's University Campuses.
Senior Breakfast with the Principal
our college and career department organized a senior breakfast with the principal event. It was a great event; our students were happy and highly engaged during the session. Here are some pictures from the event:
College Admission Information Session
HSA Pf College and Career Department hosted an admission information session for seniors at our campus. Here are the colleges who joined us in October-November.
- UT Austin
- Texas A&M University
- University of Houston- Victoria
- Our Lady of the Lake University
The students were informed about the admission process and timeline. In addition, significant resources have been provided to our students by the admission counselors during the events.
National Merit Scholarship Program Award
Our two seniors. Ahmet A. and Pranav R. are being selected as Commended Students who are being recognized for the exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying test used for program entry last year in October, PSAT/NMSQT.
We celebrated this outstanding achievement during the senior breakfast with the principal event. The students received their certificate and a letter of commendation award.
YouScience Career Assessment and Individual Guidance for HSA Juniors and Seniors
Learn more about this new platform from the attached flyers and video links.
https://www.youscience.com/uservideo/
https://www.youscience.com/studentvideo/
Let us know if you have any questions.
Turn College Dreams into an Action Plan
As a reminder, College Board Opportunity Scholarships so you can become eligible for money for college when you complete college planning steps. This is a unique scholarship program where the more effort you put in, the more chances you have to earn scholarships.
You can digitally complete this form that is attached and track your progress through the 6 steps to completing your journey and eligibility for the $40,000.
Wish you all the best!!
Free Admissions Essay Review
Get Schooled is a free college access support program partnering with Greater Texas Foundation to help Texas students earn a postsecondary credential. Along with other great resources, Get Schooled provides free college application essay reviews that our students could really benefit from.
POSTSECONDARY SUPPORT & EVENTS
Alumni Holiday Dinner Dec 15th at 5:30 PM
HSA Pf College and Career Department is organizing Alumni Holiday Dinner on Thursday, December 15th, at 5:30 PM.
You're invited! Please RSVP or let me know if you would like to join our event, and please also help us to spread the word and share the event flyer with our alums if you have any connections.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Alumni Thanksgiving Dinner
Our college and career department hosted the alumni Thanksgiving dinner event as we continue to provide post-secondary support. We want to give huge thanks to our College and Career team for their help and support and to thank the students and staff who joined us.
High School Academic Guide & Course Catalog 2022-2023
Here is the link below to have access to our High School Academic Guide & Course Catalog 2022-2023
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & TOOLS
no matter where they're coming from or where they're going,
have a plan for what's next.
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - PFLUGERVILLE
Harmony Science Academy - Pflugerville is a 6th - 12th public charter school providing a high-quality education option for students in the surrounding areas. Our school is a part of the state-wide Harmony Public Schools system
Website: https://hsapflugerville.harmonytx.org/
Location: 1421 Wells Branch Pkwy, Pflugerville, TX 78660, USA
Phone: (512) 251-5000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hsapflugerville/
Twitter: @hsapflugerville
Dean of College and Career
Assistant Principal