HSA High School Program
Our Vision;
The vision of Harmony Science Academy is to prepare students for
academic success in their future education, enable students to have a
broad spectrum of options for their future endeavors, and prepare them
to be responsible and productive citizens.
The Purpose;
HSA is to foster productive attitudes toward work, community, school,
friends, and self. With a deep respect for family, school and community,
the ideal HSA student will have the capacity to appreciate the
opportunities life affords and to show a willingness to sacrifice for
the common good as well as personal fulfillment.
These attitudes are instilled most effectively through adult role
models. In addition to being crucial to the implementation of HSA's
vision, our staff will provide the most immediate role model for our
students. Thus, the staff will be meticulously selected, trained, and
held to the highest standards of conduct.
By meeting its objectives, HSA will provide children with a positive
educational and social experience in a structured, challenging yet
nurturing environment. It will be a community in which students,
teachers, and parents are jointly aware of and committed to the mission
of the school.
HSA Triad;
Each child has an inherent curiosity and love of learning; and each has
a unique intelligence, capability, and learning style. With this in
mind, we will create a student-teacher-parent/guardian triad. Our
students will strive toward their highest levels of capability with an
education addressing their individual learning styles, thus fostering
within them a life-long love of learning.
State Credit Courses
All courses which are to be counted toward graduation must be state
approved courses. Students will receive the Texas Scholars Award upon
completion of either the Recommended High School Program or the
Distinguished Achievement Program with a “C” or better average. A
student who entered the 9th grade in the 2008 – 09 school year and
thereafter will complete the Recommended High School Program (RHSP) or
Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) to receive a diploma. The
requirement may be waived under certain circumstances.
Local Credit Courses
The Courses in which all students may participate but may not receive
state credit towards graduation. Local credit is not counted toward
state graduation requirements unless the course is required by an ARD
Committee for students receiving special education services. These
courses are calculated as part of GPA and class rank.
Dual Credit Courses
The Dual Credit Program allows a student to enroll in a community
college to earn college level credit while at the same time fulfilling
high school academic requirements. Dual Credit classes are offered in
the Fall and Spring semesters. Students may earn up to 27 college level
hours. Tuition and fees are waived for up to two courses per semester.
Students at HSA may attend evening, weekend and online classes at Lamar
University.
HSA will host some dual credit courses at its campus based
on the number of interested students.
Noncredit Courses
Additional courses may be taken beyond the totals of each program option
described on pages 4 and 5. These courses do not count toward graduation
credits. The following courses are offered;
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PSAT/SAT Prep Course
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College Prep Transition Math
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Physical Education/Athletics/Cheerleading/ for 3rd-4th credits
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Office Aide (juniors and seniors grade only. No grade or grade points. Does not appear on transcripts).
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TAKS Support Classes
Grade Classification Standards
Placement of students in grades nine through twelve is determined by the
number of credits earned.
Freshman......................................................................................
0–5 credits
Sophomore.................................................................................
5–11 credits
Junior...................................................................................
.....11–16 credits
Senior.........................................................................................16-up
credits
To Graduate
.................................................................Minimum
of 26 credits
HSA Diploma Standards
All students who seek a HSA diploma must complete one of the high school
programs (Minimum Requirement / RHSP / DHSP).
In addition, graduating seniors must;
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pass Exit-Level state tests (TAKS).
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show a proof of completion 100 hours of community service.
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show a proof of admission by four-year college.
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
The High School Program is a four year sequence of
courses which, when combined with traditional mathematics and science
courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and
discipline of engineering prior to entering college. However, those not
intending to pursue further formal education will benefit greatly from
the knowledge and logical thought processes that result from taking some
or all of the courses provided in the curriculum.
Gateway To Technology's cutting-edge program addresses the interest and
energy of middle school students, while incorporating national standards
in math, science and technology. GTT is "activity oriented" to show
students how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday
problems. The five instructional units excite and motivate students to
use their imaginations and teach them to be creative and innovative,
while gaining the skills they need to develop, produce and use products
and services.
Click here to learn more about PLTW Program
HSA High School Graduation Requirements
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