Harmony Virtual

Academy Orientation
Agenda
● Welcome and Introduction
● Academics
Calendar, Schedule, Supplies, Grading, Tutorials, Attendance,
Learning Tools, Clubs
● Distance Learning Discipline Guide

● IT Support and Services

● Registration
Mr. Ekmen - Principal
Harmony Virtual Academy Contact info
https://hva.harmonytx.org

Address: 5435 S Braeswood

Blvd, Houston, TX 77096

Phone: (713) 729-4400

Meet the administrators and supporting staff
● Principal - Mr. Ekmen- sekmen@harmonytx.org
● Assistant Principal - Mrs. Dok- sdok@harmonytx.org
● IT Coordinator - Mr. Campos- lcampos@harmonytx.org
● Student Recruitment Coordinator - Mr. Rios- erios@harmonytx.org
● Attendance Clerk - Ms. Rivera- lesslie.rivera@harmonytx.org
Harmony Virtual Academy and SB 15
Eligibility

● Student must pass the most recent STAAR exams, or be NWEA grade-level proficient (if
STAAR not taken);
● Student must maintain “C” grade of higher in “foundation curriculum” (ex. Math, Reading)
courses taken in-person or remotely in the previous school year.
● Student must have no more than 10% unexcused absences during the previous school
year.
● **High School students should have taken enough credits and completed required classes in
previous years to be admitted to the grade level they are applying to.
Meet the Teachers
Monday, August 15th between 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

● Meet the Teachers is for students who completed their enrollment

● Meetings will be via Zoom
● The link will be shared tomorrow
Academics
1. Academic Calendar
2. Bell Schedule
3. Students’ schedule on Skyward (Monday)
4. High School Students’ Course Selection Meeting will be held on all day
tomorrow & Monday individually.
5. School Supply
 Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Learning
Synchronous Remote Learning is a
Asynchronous Remote Learning is a
two-way, live instruction in which
one-way learning experience in which
students and teachers engage in
students engage in learning resources
learning through the computers and
on their own and interacting with the
conferencing tools.
teacher at different times.

Harmony Virtual Academy will provide

The courses are offered through
live sessions via Microsoft TEAMS.
Edgenuity.

K-8th grade students will learn all

their classes via Synchronous
Learning on a regular instructional
schedule and will engage in live
sessions on remote learning
during school hours.
9th-12th grade students will take all
subjects and elective courses via
Asynchronous Learning through
Edgenuity except STAAR related
subjects (Algebra I, Biology, English
I, English II, and US History)

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GRADING GUIDELINES
Kindergarten report cards use the Grading Scale (1st-12th graders)
following: ● A 90-100
● B 80-89
E: Excellent
S: Satisfactory ● C 75-79
N: Needs Improvement ● D 70-74
X: Not Assessed at This Time. ● F Below 69

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Tutorials
● Students will be assessed at the beginning of the year to
determine what help to assign students to address learning gaps
● Extended tutorials and Office Hours will be available
● Intervention pull-outs during the school hours
 Skyward
SKYWARD manages student information such as students’
schedules, grades, attendance

Skyward Family Access English/Spanish

Student School Email and Skyward Account Instructions

Please reach out to our IT Manager, Mr. Campos if you are having
issue logging in to Skyward
Courses and Student Sharing resources Teams &
Content Participation Extracurricular
Groups

Integrations Student Repository of + [Endless

Google Drive, Privacy & Instructional Possibilities]
YouTube, and Security Resources
more

CONFIDENTIAL
 Attendance
● The student has to have at least 90% attendance in class to pass and
receive credit.
● 10 or more absences may initiate involuntary withdrawal.
● K-12th graders are expected to attend their synchronize classes. If a student
cannot attend their synchronize classes due to some extenuating
circumstances (such as medical reasons, technical difficulties),
parents/guardians can email to notify the teacher and the student can
complete the lesson asynchronously and must send assigned exit ticket
before 11:59 pm same day for the attendance.
Notice of Compulsory Attendance
Virtual Clubs & Organizations
● We will offer Virtual Clubs & Organizations
● Club events will be held on schoology/google classroom groups.
● Club events will be held after-school.
● Attendance will be taken by Skyward

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Virtual Home Visit
● Virtual home visits help teachers establish trusting relationships with
students and families, even when you cannot meet face-to-face.
● There will be a 20-30 minute scheduled video call between a teacher
and a student’s family.
● Parents/Guardians will receive a request from school person for Virtual
Home Visits.

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Harmony Virtual Academy DisciplineGuide
 Harmony Portal
● For all K - 5th harmony students, your
harmony portal account will be provided by
your teacher.
● For all new 6th -12th harmony students
you will need to claim your account. To
claim your account visit my.harmonytx.org
and select “Claim My Account (students) “.
 Harmony Portal
● The Harmony Portal will what you
interact with on a daily basis. From
viewing your grades to requesting
technical support.

● If you are trying to look for a specific

thing 9 times out of 10 you will be able to
find it at the Harmony Portal so
familiarize yourself with everything
available on the portal.
 School Assigned Chromebook Use for
Scholars Reminder:
● Appropriate use of chromebooks, per Harmony Policy (go guardian )
● Chromebooks are used for educational purposes
● Don't share your password with anyone
○ Change your password if you think someone else might know it.
● Bullying/Cyber bullying will not be tolerated
● Always log out when you are finished using the Chromebook
● Chromebook Handbook can be found at:
https://harmonytx.org/parents.php
 Chromebook Release Form
● Your child will be provided with a Chromebook for school, you are required to
complete this form and agree to the terms/conditions of the technology agreement.
All technology devices issued to students are owned by and are the property of
Harmony Public Schools. Technology devices are issued for educational use only,
and use of a technology device for any purpose other than educational use may
result in consequences, as allowed by the Student Code of Conduct.
● Chromebook Release Form please fill out before the 1st day of class.
 Registration
● For students currently enrolled into a Harmony
campus please contact your current campus to be
withdrawn so we can transfer you into the
Virtual Academy.
● For students coming from outside the Harmony
system please make sure you have uploaded all
the required documents requested on the
registration.
 Student/Parent Handbook

English Student/Parent
Handbook

Manual Para Estudiantes Y

Padres De Familia

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FAQ
Thank you!