Two Garland Harmony Public Schools have been named National Schools of Character – Harmony School of Innovation-Garland and Harmony Science Academy-Garland (a State School of Character and National School of Character recipient)
The awards were announced this week by Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character development in schools.
Each year, Character.org certifies schools and districts at the state level that demonstrate a dedicated focus on character development, which the organization says has a positive effect on academic achievement, student behavior and school climate.
Harmony is committed to helping mold not just a generation of great scholars, but also a generation of great citizens and future community leaders. That’s why character education is invaluable to the academic process at Harmony. By embedding values like respect, teamwork, leadership and empathy into the rigorous academic curriculum, students receive the full set of tools necessary to take on whatever challenges or opportunities await them.
Each of these schools has put into place a comprehensive, multi-year approach to character education that inspires their students to understand, care about and consistently practice a set of core values that will enable them to flourish in school, in relationships, in the workplace and as citizens. The schools then underwent a rigorous evaluation process to achieve their certification, documenting how they have implemented character education best practices and structures at each school.
Statewide, Harmony Public Schools now has 40 of its schools awarded Character.org honors and 21 National School of Character winners– more than any other school system in the U.S.
Harmony Public Schools North Texas District has 17 campuses serving PreK-Grade 12 students in eight North Texas cities, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Carrollton, Euless, Garland, Grand Prairie, Plano and Waco. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024-25 school year for students and team members.
About Harmony Public Schools:
Harmony Public Schools are 60+ high performing PreK-12 college preparatory charter schools throughout Texas. Harmony blends the highest standards and expectations, with a rigorous math- and science-centered curriculum and dedicated and engaged teachers and families to cultivate excellence and prepare students to succeed in college, careers and life. Harmony believes that every child can succeed, and they are committed to helping them realize their full potential. To learn more about Harmony Public Schools and its 62 campuses across Texas, visit: www.harmonytx.org.