HPSPath Volume I | December 2017 
HPS Path (Parent And Teacher Home) Visit Program: #HPSPath
Harmony Public Schools has been doing Home Visits through our structured HPS Path Program since 2000. This valuable tool is designed to build unity and trust between student families and Harmony staff, giving teachers and parents insight into the student development needed to support student success.

Harmony DFW District is proud to share some updates regarding our HPS Path Program Home Visits for the first semester of the 2017-18 school year! Approximately 500 Harmony DFW staff members have visited the homes of more than 2,000 of our students. This would represent 62.1% of our staff participated in visiting 22.4% of our student population!

Home Visits Improve Student-Teacher Connections

Check out the Home Visit Video that was made right here in DFW District at our Waco campus!
Leading By Example: Harmony Administrators Contribute to the Home Visit Counts

Home Visits Aren't Just for Teachers: Executive level administrators do them too!
Harmony CEO Fatih Ay joins Principal Crystal McAnalley and her team as they spend part of their Saturday visiting the home of these adorable Harmony School of Innovation Euless students!

The relationships that are developed by Home Visits are valuable to all levels of leadership.
DFW District Director of Engagement & Support Acknowledgment
Special Kudos to Mr. Mehmet Emir- Director of Engagement & Support, who helped to organize and attended many Home Visits to support the #HPSPath Program for DFW District.
The Parent Perspective: Why Parents Appreciate Home Visits
A Parent Perspective: The Bui Family
Principal Maksat Altiyev joins his Harmony School of Nature team at the Bui Family Home Visit.
“We normally don't have many visitors besides family and closed friends. Therefore we really appreciated the home visit. It made us feel connected, accepted, and become more active in our children's school works. Home visits allows me to gain more understanding about our children's teachers and the school. It builds trust and helps me to believe in school and teachers.”
~ Mrs. Bui
A Parent Perspective: Isaiah T.'s Family
"Because you came to my house for a home visit, I'm not as afraid to come up to the school for questions or meetings with teachers. It can be a bit intimidating coming into the school. I feel like I know you now and can come to you about what is going on with my child."

~Isaiah T.'s mom
Principal Lindy Ermoian joins her Harmony Science Academy Waco team to visit the homes of elementary students to break down barriers and build relationships with their families.
A Parent Perspective: The Maxson Family
“Our daughter was excited to show her teachers her room. We thought it would be a great time to meet with the teachers more in-depth (compared to Open House). We find the home visits to be beneficial. Our daughters have always enjoyed being able to show their teachers their ' space'. As parents, we also find that it is a great time to talk to the teachers in a more relaxed environment without other distractions.”
~Mr. & Mrs. Maxson
A Parent Perspective: The Torres Family
After joining in the Home Visit of another family, Ms. Torres took the initiative of scheduling her own family Home Visit! Between the two of them Dr. Guo and Mr. Karaca have completed almost 100 Home Visits.

Dr. Guo has a personal connection with this student since has personally tutored him for more than a year to support him passing his EOC exam!

A Parent Perspective: Jacob & Emma A.
Recently teachers from Harmony School of Innovation Garland visited the home of Jacob and Emma A. Watch this video taken during that Home Visit to hear why their dad appreciates Harmony Home Visits!
The Teacher Perspective: Why Teachers Do Home Visits
Once you Start You Just Can't Stop!
This Teacher Sets a Goal to Visit 100% of her students
Last year Ms. Gonzalez was the lone leader in that she was the only teacher that visited 100% of her students! This year, she is rushing toward the goal. She has visited more than half of them already!
Mr. Odle- Gifted And Talented Education (GATE) Coach & HS English Teacher
"Home visits are just one personalized touch that separate Harmony Public Schools from mainstream counterparts. We all live busy lives in a fast-paced world and being able to speak with parents of students in the comfort of their own homes is a luxury not often afforded, much less promoted. It enables us to bond with parents on a personal level and better understand their wants and needs. At its best, we can glean from them feedback that might not have been as readily given, had it not been for a casual visit."
~Mr. Odle
Mr. Ellis- High School Math Teacher
I go on home visits to establish and maintain communication with parents, and really see where the student is coming from. When we have a good feel for the student's home environment, we can really make them feel at home in our classroom, and help support them throughout the year.

~Mr. Ellis 
The Teacher Perspective: The Best Home Visits

"The best #HomeVisit is the one that starts with happy teachers! Carpooling with other teachers from different grade levels gave me a chance to know them as well!”
~ Mrs. Martinez
Classroom Teacher
Mrs. Ibarra- Gifted And Talented Education (GATE)Teacher & Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Instructor
Mrs. Ibarra's commitment to doing Home Visits with her students is commendable. Watch her video to hear why she spends her time outside of the work day visiting her students!
Home Visit Goals
Home Visit Goals: Celebrating our Students
Mr. Martinez, Spanish Teacher, Ms. Yucel, Science Teacher, Mr. Yaz Engagement and Support Coordinator visited the family of senior Martina, who has attended Harmony since 6th grade. Mom proudly showed us all of her awards including two award letters from former President Barack Obama. We are excited to support Martina in securing college acceptances and completing scholarship applications. We look forward to her success in transitioning to the university level.
Home Visit Goals: Learning More About Each Other
Harmony School of Business Turkish Teacher Mr. Tezcan visited one of his students, Alexander B. Even though they live about 30 minutes away from the school, his family makes the commute so he can attend Harmony. At Alexander's Home Visit, we learned that they have a nice and huge back yard and many ostriches, horses, and other farm animals! They also have a big pool that has many fish in it one of which is 15 years old!
Home Visit Goals: Improved Academics

"Harmony Home Visits are a powerful tool to establish positive contact and communication with parents.Principal Sari invites all of the faculty to use this valuable tool to increase parental involvement in the education and academic success for each of our students."

~Mr. Bozdag
Dean of Academics
Home Visit Goals: Becoming A True #HarmonyFamily
This Home Visit with Jaylen, Anjoli, Terrance and Mitchell, all of whom are siblings that attend Harmony schools, was a real treat! These siblings have been a part of our Harmony Family since 2011. Mom says that she appreciates the efforts to ensure her students are college ready, and college bound!
This mom also shared that her family has had 1-2 home visits a year since 2011, which has helped to develop her relationships with Harmony staff and her comfort level in reaching out to her kids teachers. She also appreciates how Home Visits have helped to develop long-lasting relationships with Harmony staff and her kids.
Home Visit Goals:
Teachers Parents & Coaches Working Together

HSAGP knows the value of teaming up! When the homeroom teacher and specials teachers team-up to go on home visits we get double the benefits and an even more exciting time for our students. Ms. Miller, and Coach A were a treat for this first grader!
Home Visit Goals:
Building the Teacher-Student Relationship

Aschalew family enjoyed a Home Visit by our ESL Coordinator Mr. Elder, High School Counselor Mr. Karaca and Biology teacher Dr. Syed. This family has 3 students in our attending Harmony Science Academy Dallas, and they agree that Home Visits have helped them feel connected to Harmony staff members.
Home Visit Goals:
Building the Teacher-Student Relationship
Home visits are a great way to get to know families on a more personal level. Parents are more supportive and student's confidence levels are improved. Each visit is unique and enjoyable and allows staff to walk away with long lasting relationships.

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