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Changes to the 2023-2024 Student Parent Handbook
Harmony Public Schools has designated the following administrator as the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator to address inquiries or concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of disability: Ihsan Kara, Director of Special Programs,
The Texas Education Code authorizes schools to obtain evidence that a person is eligible to attend public schools. To be eligible for continued enrollment in Harmony Public Schools, each student’s parent must show proof of residency at the time of enrollment.
• P.O. Box cannot be listed as an address.
• A recently paid rent receipt.
• A current lease agreement.
• The most recent tax receipt indicating home ownership.
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• A current utility bill indicating the address and name of the residence occupiers.
• Mailing address of the residence occupiers.
• Visual inspection of the residence.
• Interviews with persons with relevant information.
• Building permits issued to a parent on or before September 1 of the school year in which admission is sought as evidence of residency for the school year in which admission is sought only. Falsification of residence on an enrollment form is a criminal offense.
24 Update Outwear section under the Dress Code
25 Students may wear jeans, but they cannot be tight pants including jeggings, tights or skinny style pants.
37 New Item: Immunization Translation
37 Parents of a student with a communicable or contagious disease should phone the principal so that other students...
38 A nurse or school administrator shall review the immunization status of provisionally enrolled students every 30 days to ensure continued compliance in completing the required doses of vaccination.
39 Please contact the principal or secretary to update any information.
40 No mention of medication pick-up procedure
40 New Item: Self-Carry Medication
40 New Item: Diabetic Care
75 For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Charles Lambert, at clambert@harmonytx.org or (713) 343-3333,and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Ihsan Kara
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Raise their hand until recognized before speaking. Stand to speak once recognized (excluding normal class discussions). Not leave class without permission. Any student leaving class must have a hall pass.
80 Skipping class or leaving a school campus, classroom,or event without written permission from an administrator.
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81 New Item:
82 Issuing a false fire alarm.
Harmony Public Schools has designated the following administrator as the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator to address inquiries or concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of disability: Ipek Torun, Director of 504 and Dyslexia Programs, 9321 W Sam Houston Pkwy S., Houston Texas 77099, (713) 343-3333 Programs
The Texas Education Code authorizes schools to obtain evidence that a person is eligible to attend public schools. To be eligible for continued enrollment in Harmony Public Schools, each student’s parent must show proof of residency at the time of enrollment.
• Current Driver’s license or identification card issued by the State of Texas
• Current property tax bill with parent/guardian’s name and property address;
• A recently paid rent receipt.
• A current lease agreement.
• The most recent tax receipt indicating home ownership.
• A current utility bill indicating the address and name of the residence occupiers.
• Mailing address of the residence occupiers.
• Visual inspection of the residence.
• Interviews with persons with relevant information.
• Building permits issued to a parent on or before September 1 of the school year in which admission is sought as evidence of residency for the school year in which admission is sought only. Falsification of residence on an enrollment form is a criminal offense.
V-neck cardigans, V-Neck sweaters, vests, and full-zip up jackets must be the color of navy, red, or black.
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Students may wear blue or black jeans, but they cannot be tight pants including jeggings, tights, or skinny style pants. Programs
Vaccinations received outside the United States must be adequately documented and comparable to the schedule and dosage required by the State of Texas. Foreign immunization records must be legible and officially certified. Foreign immunization records must also be submitted in a language that can be translated by campus staff; if Harmony is unable to translate the record, the parent will be responsible for providing an accurate written translation.
Parents of a student with a communicable or contagious disease should notify the Principal and the school Health Aide so that other students...
A health aide or school administrator shall review the immunization status of provisionally enrolled students every 30 days to ensure continued compliance in completing the required doses of vaccination.
Vomiting- students who vomit more than once or those with other symptoms such as fever, will be sent home.
Please contact the principal and school Health Aide to update any information.
No medications are kept in the health office after the end of the school year. A notice will be sent notifying parents/guardians to pick-up medication by the last day of school. Medications cannot be sent home with the student. Any medications that are left on the final day of the school year are destroyed per FDA and DEA guidelines.
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Students are not allowed to self-carry medication unless determined by the student’s health care provider, health aide, administration, and the parent. Operations
Students are not allowed to self-carry diabetic medication such as insulin or syringes except for an insulin pump. Please contact the principal and school Health Aide to coordinate a specific health plan for your child. Operations
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Charles Lambert, at clambert@harmonytx.organd/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Ipek Torun, itorun@harmonytx.org or (713) 343-3333.
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(Format correction, add a bullet point) Raise their hand until recognized before speaking. Not leave class without permission and a hall pass from teacher/supervising staff member. Programs
Skipping class or leaving the campus, classroom,or after school event without permission from administrator or designee.
Add the following item to the Level II Offenses: 56. Engage in selling, exchanging, or renting items and/or services on campus without the principal’s permission including school-based student organizations.
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Add the following item to the Level II Offenses 57. Refusing to participate in safety drills as instructed Programs
Issuing a false fire alarm or a false 911 call. Programs
87 The principal will designate one Dean of Student Culture as the campus Dean of Student Culture. The principal will designate one staff member as the campus Dean of Student Culture. Programs
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39 Vomiting unless it can be attributed to non-illness
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