HARMONY SCHOOL MODEL
Harmony Schools focus on Math and Science Education because:
- Students who take rigorous math and science courses are more likely to go to college.
- People with strong math and science backgrounds are more likely to be employed.
- Shortages in workers skilled in math/science affect US performance in the global market economy.
Source: Math Equals Opportunity, NELS data
In Harmony Schools, our students develop an understanding and appreciation of science and math by:
- Engaging in science and math focused academic competitions.
- Engaging in hands on and project-based learning.
- Seeing technology in action by integrating it in science and math teaching.
- Learning the necessary skills they need to pursue science and technology related careers.
College Prep Begins in Kindergarten
College bound education starts in the elementary grades at Harmony schools. Each school addresses the lack of proficiency in core subjects while the student is young by starting its program in Kindergarten.Quality Curriculum in all Core Subjects
Harmony has developed and continues to improve its curriculum with college-ready standards with all core subjects meeting the Distinguished Achievement Program and exceeding the Recommended High School Program.Early Emphasis on Math and Science Education
Students attending Harmony schools start their specialized math and science instruction in the fourth grade, enabling them to receive a strong math and science foundation from highly qualified teachers at a young age.Safe, Small, Caring School Environments
The small classrooms and campuses found at a Harmony school create an inviting, safe and purposeful environment in which students can learn to their maximum potential. The friendly and wholesome atmosphere encourages creative expression and a desire for knowledge.In addition to academic endeavors, character education and leadership development programs are also implemented at each Harmony school. The Character Education class encourages students to take responsibility for their actions. It aims to familiarize them with good character traits, places teachers as role models and helps them become productive citizens.
Home Visits and Parental Engagement
Home visits are an essential part of Harmony parental engagement component. Home visits are tracked and part of teacher evaluations.Science for All
Science fairs are a tradition at Harmony Public Schools. Every Harmony student works on a project of their interest in math, science, computers or engineering. We have found our science fair projects have been a valuable means of applying the concept of scientific method as well as a fun learning experience for the students.Extended School Hours and Days
At Harmony, we believe there is no reason why children cannot master the skills they need to succeed. Students who need academic improvement are provided extended after school and Saturday tutorials. These tutorials are powered by Harmony's database and dedicated educators to help students learn the concepts they are having difficulty mastering.The extending hours are not only for those needing additional help; gifted, talented and advanced students also receive extended advanced instruction after school.
Efficient Performance Management
Over the years, Harmony has developed a database to the empower stakeholders of our school community, including the students, parents, teachers and administrators.The modules of our database are adjusted to best suit the needs of each school and the network.
- Our parent portal gives Harmony parents real-time access to student grades, homework, transcripts, discipline records and library data.
- Administrators have the tools they need within the database to produce reports to make sound decisions, track student progress and teacher assessments.
- Teachers can share classroom resources with other teachers.
- The Test Analysis module gives teachers and administrators the opportunity to customize the student’s remedial work. This enables our teachers to provide individualized attention to our students.
