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Harmony Public Schools
Student & Parent Handbook 2026–2027
Policies, procedures and expectations for students and families. Review the handbook with your student and keep it as a reference throughout the school year.
Search section titles across all 15 handbook sections.
Rights, admissions & enrollment
Student rights, equal opportunity, admissions, residency and age requirements.
Attendance & dismissal
Compulsory attendance, absences, tardies, pick-up and withdrawal.
Dress code & grooming
Uniform requirements, P.E. uniforms and free dress days.
Campus life
Fees, meals, library, activities, transportation and daily routines.
Technology & devices
Personal devices, school technology, Chromebooks and acceptable use.
Health & wellness
Immunizations, illness, medication, screenings, counseling and mental health.
Freedom from harassment & abuse
Nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, bullying and child abuse prevention.
Campus safety & security
Searches, visitors, drills, emergency closings and campus security.
Academics & grading
Grading, homework, promotion, state testing, tutoring and credit by exam.
Special programs & services
English learners, special education, Section 504, Title I and campus contacts.
Student Code of Conduct
Standards for conduct, reinforcement points, behavior supports and the parent code of conduct.
Discipline offense charts
Level I, II and III offenses and possible consequences by grade band.
Consequences & disciplinary process
Detention, suspension, hearings, appeals and the discipline glossary.
Programs for students & families
Clubs, mentoring, study abroad, parent engagement and college and career success.
Parent rights & communication
Surveys, communication, complaints, student records (FERPA) and directory information.
Our mission, vision and core values
Mission
Our Mission is to prepare students for higher learning in a safe, caring, and collaborative atmosphere through a quality learner-centered educational program with a strong emphasis on math, science, engineering, and technology.
Vision
Harmony’s vision is to enable students to succeed in school and in the workplace, and to provide an option for students to enter math, science, and engineering careers. This will lead to students becoming productive and responsible citizens and even Nobel laureates.
Core values
- High ExpectationsEvery student will learn and grow into a successful and productive citizen.
- Dedicated StaffWe do whatever it takes to help our students reach their goals.
- Working TogetherOur students, parents, and staff work in harmony to create a strong community of success.
- Character MattersWe guide our students to value integrity, show respect, and be responsible.
- STEM for AllEvery student will graduate with a strong understanding and appreciation of STEM and how it connects to the real world.
A letter from the Chief Executive Officer
Dear Harmony Family,
It is with great pride and excitement that we welcome you to the 2026-2027 school year. As we look forward to another year of learning, we are recommitting ourselves to the success of every student and hope that you will join us in making Harmony Public Schools the finest system it can be. We all have a role to play in building a successful school year – students, faculty, parents, and staff. This handbook is intended to help us understand how we can contribute.
This handbook lays out our expectations for how we can all work together to give our students the best education possible. However, we can’t do it alone. It is our firm belief that when students, faculty, staff, and parents are all working together there is nothing we can’t achieve as a school system.
We ask our parents to review the entire handbook with their students and to keep it as a reference during this school year. Parents or students with questions about the material in this handbook should contact their Principal. Most of all, I hope that each of you will find a way to grow more involved with your school and campus community.
This handbook is designed to be a reflection of current Board Policy and is updated yearly. Changes in policy and procedure that occur during the school year and that affect the handbook provisions will be made available to students and parents through communications during the school year. In case of conflict between Board Policy and any provision of this handbook, the provision that was most recently adopted by the Board of Directors will be followed.
On behalf of Harmony Public Schools’ faculty and staff members, we wish you all the best for a fantastic year.
Sincerely,
Fatih Ay, M. Ed.
Chief Executive Officer
Board of Directors
- Board PresidentDr. Oner U. Celepcikay
- MemberDr. Hakduran Koc
- MemberMs. Helen Sherwood
- MemberDr. Mehmet Argin
- MemberMs. Laura Gonzalez
- MemberMs. Kimberly House
- MemberDr. Simon Koch