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; PSAT/SAT Prep Course College Prep Transition Math Physical Education/Athletics/Cheerleading/ for 3rd-4th credits Office Aide (juniors and seniors grade only. No grade or grade points. Does not appear on transcripts). 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; pass Exit-Level state tests (TAKS) show a proof of completion 100 hours of community service show a proof of admission by four-year college.
Project Lead the Way Program
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