September 15 - October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
September 12/26 PSAT & SAT tutorials on Saturday
September 25 Parent & Teacher conferences
September 26 TSI Testing
September 29 Parent Counseling Night Suicide Prevention Month
September 30 Deadline for GT Nominations
October 8 - 14 Fall Break
October 16 Hispanic Heritage Pep Rally Day
October 16 Hispanic Heritage Festival
October 15 Junior College Trip
October 20 Freshmen College Trip to Lamar University
October 27 Senior College Trip

HSA is offering Saturday TSIA testing opportunities throughout the Fall 2026 semester!

The Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) helps students demonstrate college readiness and may qualify them for college-level and Dual Credit courses while still in high school.

📅 Testing Dates:

September 26
October 3, 17 & 31
November 7
December 5 & 12

💳 Testing Fees:
First-time testers: FREE
Retakes: $10 per subject (Paid Lunch) | $7 per subject (Free/Reduced Lunch)

👉 Step 1

Pay the fee (retakes only):

📝 Step 2

Choose your testing date & register:

TSIA Sign-Up Form

📚 Prepare for the TSIA:

Information & Free Practice Resources

❗Additional information about eligibility, passing scores, exemptions, test-day procedures, and preparation resources is available in the registration form.

📧 Questions? Contact asabido@harmonytx.org

Get college-ready early and take the next step toward your future! 🎓

Our School Counselor, Ms. Rueda, has an important message for our HSA families. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, she invites parents and guardians to our first Parent Counseling Night, focused on suicide prevention, awareness, and supporting student well-being.

Sessions will be available in English and Spanish. Please see the flyer for all details and the Google Meet information.

For questions or additional information, please contact Ms. Rueda at mrueda@harmonytx.org or (281) 741-8899 ext. 415.

Parents and guardians may nominate their child for testing as part of the screening and identification process for the Harmony Public Schools Gifted and Talented Education Program.

Please submit a separate nomination form for each child you wish to nominate.

📅 Nomination Deadline: September 30, 2026
📝 Testing Period: First semester of the 2026–2027 school year

Please note: Nomination and permission for testing do not guarantee placement in the Gifted and Talented Program.

Questions?
Contact our Campus Gifted & Talented Coordinator, Mr. Ekinci, at kekinci@harmonytx.org.

HSA HOSA proudly partnered with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host our campus Blood Drive, and thanks to our incredible community, it was a resounding success!

We extend our sincere gratitude to every student donor, volunteer, staff member, and community member who participated. Each donation has the potential to save up to three lives, and our Hawks truly demonstrated what leadership, compassion, and service look like in action.

Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves to make a real difference in our community!

We were pleased to welcome visitors from iLearn Schools to the HSA campus!

During their visit, our guests had the opportunity to explore and observe our STEM and College & Career programs, learn more about the work happening across our campus, and see the many opportunities available to our scholars.

We were proud to showcase our programs and the dedication that goes into preparing students for college, careers, and future success.

A special thank you to our staff and students for representing HSA so well and making our guests feel welcome! 💙🎓

We are proud to celebrate an incredible achievement at Houston Advancement!

Houston Advancement Campus earned an “A” rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and received ALL SEVEN eligible Distinction Designations! 🎉

This remarkable accomplishment reflects the hard work, dedication, teamwork, and commitment of our students, teachers, staff, and families. It is a true reflection of what our school community can achieve when we work together and support one another.

A huge congratulations to our entire Houston Advancement community on this outstanding achievement. We are proud of our Hawks! 🦅💙

We are proud to share that Harmony School of Advancement – Houston continues to make significant progress in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings!

HSA improved from #2,017 to #1,324 nationally and from #210 to #169 in Texas — an achievement that reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence demonstrated throughout our school community.

This progress is the result of a true team effort. From strong instruction and student support to counseling, intervention, campus leadership, and family involvement, every contribution plays a role in our students’ success.

A special thank you to our teachers, administrators, counselors, support staff, students, and families for continuing to raise the bar and make HSA a place where students can learn, grow, and achieve at the highest levels.

This recognition is worth celebrating — and it gives us even more momentum to keep moving forward and creating greater opportunities for our students.

💙❤️ Proud to be Harmony. Proud of our progress. Ready to keep rising!

What a great start to the school year! ❤️💙

As we settle into the new school year, we’re taking a look back at some special moments from our first days at Harmony School of Advancement – Houston.

From reconnecting with friends and meeting new teachers to getting back into the classroom and starting new learning experiences, our students have already filled our halls with energy, curiosity, and excitement.

Here’s to a wonderful start and an even better year ahead! ✨

Welcome back, HSA!

At HSA, we believe strong relationships with our families are an important part of student success. At the beginning of the school year, members of our counseling and teaching teams took part in Home Visits, dedicating their time including several Saturdays to connect with HSA families.

These visits provided an opportunity to get to know our families beyond the classroom, strengthen communication, and build meaningful connections between home and school.

A special thank you to our counselors and teachers who dedicated their time to visiting our families and helping us start the school year with stronger connections. 💙❤️

Strong schools start with strong relationships.

We are incredibly proud of our AP Precalculus students for achieving an outstanding 100% passing rate on the AP Exam! 🌟

To celebrate this remarkable accomplishment, students gathered for a special lunch honoring their hard work, dedication, and success.

A special recognition goes to Ms. Cirman, whose dedication, guidance, and commitment to her students played an important role in this achievement. Her support and the hard work of our students made this incredible milestone possible.

Congratulations to Ms. Cirman and our AP Precalculus students on this outstanding achievement! 🎓👏

Last year, we proudly celebrated 11 HSA QuestBridge Finalists, with 3 outstanding students matching with Columbia University, Princeton University, and MIT! Their hard work, determination, and courage opened the door to life-changing educational opportunities—and we are incredibly proud of their achievements.

Now it’s time for the Class of 2027 to take their shot! 🌟 The QuestBridge National College Match connects high-achieving students with full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.

📅 Application Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ 11:59 PM Pacific Time

The deadline is almost here! We encourage eligible HSA seniors to complete and submit their applications as soon as possible.

Who will be next? 🎓✨

Last year, 11 Harmony School of Advancement students were named QuestBridge Finalists, and 3 students matched with Brown University, Princeton University, and MIT! We are incredibly proud of their hard work and achievement. Their success opened the door to life-changing full four-year scholarship opportunities.

🎓 Now it’s the Class of 2027’s turn!

The 2026 QuestBridge National College Match application is NOW OPEN. QuestBridge connects high-achieving seniors from low-income backgrounds with some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.

💰 What Does the Match Scholarship Cover?

QuestBridge Match Scholarships can be worth more than $360,000 and may cover the full cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, housing and food, books and supplies, and travel expenses — with no student loans and no parental contribution.

👩‍🎓 Who Should Apply?

Competitive applicants typically:

Earn mostly A’s and take challenging courses
Rank around the top 5–10% of their graduating class
Take Honors, AP, and/or IB courses when available
Demonstrate strong writing, resilience, motivation, and intellectual curiosity
Come from a household earning approximately less than $65,000 for a family of four, with minimal assets
May qualify for free or reduced-price meals, be a first-generation college student, or have experienced significant financial hardship

SAT/ACT scores are NOT required to apply. QuestBridge reviews each student’s academic, financial, and personal circumstances holistically.

❓ Not Sure If You Qualify? APPLY!

Don’t count yourself out because your grades aren’t “perfect” or you think your family income may be too high. Give yourself the opportunity—you cannot be selected if you do not apply!

📅 Application Deadline: October 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT

Our College & Career Department is available to support students throughout the application process.

Last year: 11 Finalists. 3 College Matches. Who will be in this year’s picture? It could be YOU! 🎓✨

APPLY

Congratulations to Amey M., Hasan K., and Victor D. for earning two industry-recognized certifications: CompTIA Network+ and Certiport Information Technology Specialist Networking! 🎉

Earning these challenging credentials while still in high school is an outstanding accomplishment and demonstrates their growing expertise in networking, IT infrastructure, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity.

Through the HSA Cybersecurity Pathway, students gain hands-on experience with industry certifications, Python programming, networking, robotics, and real-world cybersecurity projects.

🚀 Amey, Hasan, and Victor we are incredibly proud of your achievement. You’re not just learning you’re leading!

HSA is offering FREE weekend PSAT/SAT tutorials for students in grades 9–11 to help them prepare and build confidence for upcoming exams.

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
🍽️ Lunch will be provided.

📅 Upcoming Dates:
September 12 & 26 • October 3, 17 & 31 • November 7 • December 5 & 12

⚠️ Space is limited and registration is first-come, first-served. Students who register are expected to attend consistently. Two consecutive absences may result in losing their spot.

👉 Sign up: https://forms.gle/z8XpGc23uGf4NzPA7

📧 Questions? Contact akaraarslan@harmonytx.org

Prepare today. Succeed tomorrow! 🎓

Want to strengthen your English skills? HSA is offering FREE ESL classes exclusively for our parents and guardians!

These classes can help participants:

• Improve English speaking and communication skills
• Build confidence using English in everyday situations
• Communicate more comfortably with teachers and school staff
• Become more connected and involved in the HSA community

📅 Saturday Classes:

September 26
October 3, 17 & 31
November 7
December 5 & 12

💙 FREE to participate space is limited!

👉 [REGISTER HERE]

Whether you're just beginning or looking to strengthen your English skills, all levels are welcome!

We look forward to an exciting year of collaboration and family engagement!HSA parents and guardians are invited to get involved with our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and help strengthen the partnership between our school, families, and community.

Interested in serving in our PTO? Applications are still open!

📝 PTO Application Deadline:
Friday, September 18, 2026

🗳️ PTO Elections:
Monday, September 21, 2026

👉 APPLY TO SERVE IN HSA PTO

📅 First HSA PTO Meeting

⏰ 10:30–11:30 AM
📍 HSA Cafeteria

Our first PTO meeting will take place immediately following Coffee with the Principal. Join us for coffee at 9:30 AM and stay afterward to connect with other HSA families, share your ideas, and learn how you can support our students and school community.

💙 Your voice. Your ideas. Your HSA community.

Our Behavioral Counselor, Ms. Monica Rueda, is available to support students with their social-emotional well-being, interpersonal skills, and behavioral needs throughout the school year.

If your student needs additional support, families may submit a Student Assistance Form (SAF) at www.harmonysaf.com.

📧 mrueda@harmonytx.org
📞 (281) 741-8899 ext. 415

💙 How Ms. Rueda Supports Students

As HSA’s Behavioral Counselor, Ms. Rueda provides individual and small-group support, classroom lessons, and family consultation to help students strengthen their social-emotional skills.

She supports students with topics such as friendships, self-esteem, decision-making, managing strong emotions, responsibility, and conflict resolution, and can connect families with additional community resources when needed.