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Don't be scared if you have a child in, or entering High School!

We have plenty of information on:

Graduation Plans
Financial Aid & Scholarships
College & Career Resources

Please explore the “College Bound” website to help you learn more about the path you and your student are about to take!

Graduation Plans

College Bound - Graduation Plans

Summary

In order for a student to graduate from Harmony Public
Schools, the student must fulfill:

HPS High School Credit Requirement
Passing Score on Texas State Assessments (STAAR)
Admission by a 4-Year College
Completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), or an opt-out form1
Minimum 100 Community Service Hours

Course-by-Credit Summary

Harmony’s High School Program is designed to ensure acceptance, enrollment, and success in 4-year universities, and requires the following course‐by‐credit plan for all students, regardless of the

plan they choose to graduate. Exceptions may apply to students receiving Special Education services.

Students in 8th grade will begin the process of developing a Personalized Graduation Plan (PGP) for the next 4 years in high school. A Personalized Graduation Plan is a 4-year plan that each student makes to help guide his or her course selection to meet the criteria of the chosen endorsement.

Required Academic Program for HPS High School Graduation

In accordance with House Bill 5, all students are required to choose one endorsement in order to graduate under the State of Texas Foundation High School Plan. “Foundation High School Plan with Endorsements and Distinguished Level of Achievement” is the default plan all Harmony students are expected to follow. In order to earn a high school diploma from any Harmony Public School, each student must fulfill the following core academic requirements:

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

College Bound - Financial Aid & Scholarships

Summary

	Federal Student Aid Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, our 1,200 employees help make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 15 million students paying for college or career school. We are proud to sponsor millions of American minds pursuing their educational dreams.
	Fill out and complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in October and definitely by March of your senior year.
	Click Here to get Federal Student Aid
	Scholarship Opportunities From US News-5 Reasons Why Scholarships Are Essential: Click here to see it. Scholarships are no longer just a bonus. They're crucial for bridging the gap between the increasing cost of tuition and what you and your family can afford to pay out of pocket. Your child's High School Counselor will encourage your child to explore scholarship opportunities that can help support their desire to achieve a college degree.

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College & Career Resources

College Bound - College & Career Resources

Summary

Each student starting from 9th grade is assigned a faculty advisor. The student meets with this person on a regular basis to discuss issues related to academic progress and planning as well as to provide support and encouragement. The advisor serves as an advocate for the student and is the main contact person for parents. A Guidance Counselor is available also to students as they prepare for college. Students receive assistance with academic issues throughout high school including: PSAT/NMSQT, SAT test, college search, college application, financial aid process, scholarships, internship placements.

Below are some websites and resources used to help prepare your child for college:

College Board SAT Prep Website: Click on this icon to access SAT, AP and College Planning information.

SchooLinks is a modern, AI-powered platform that supercharges counseling departments while delivering a fun and personalized experience to students and families.

We streamline all post-secondary planning activities from career interest inventory all the way to post-secondary outcome tracking.

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SchooLinks is a modern, AI-powered platform that supercharges counseling departments while delivering a fun and personalized experience to students and families.

We streamline all post-secondary planning activities from career interest inventory all the way to post-secondary outcome tracking.

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