Archive for month: December, 2023
Next week, we are celebrating Spirit Week! We can’t wait to see how you show your Mustang PRIDE next week! Which day are you the most excited about?
Dear Harmony DC PCS Community,
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt thanks to each one of you who contributed to the success of our 7th Annual Science Fair. Your enthusiasm, support, and engagement made the event truly memorable.
Our students worked tirelessly on their projects, and your presence and interest in their work meant the world to them. The energy and curiosity that filled the venue were a testament to the vibrant community we have at Harmony DC.
From interactive displays to engaging conversations, the Science Fair showcased the incredible talent and dedication of our students. It was inspiring to see our school community come together to celebrate science, innovation, and the pursuit of knowledge.
We extend our gratitude to the parents, teachers, staff, and students who played a role in making this event a success. Your commitment to fostering a love for science and learning is what makes our school community so special.
Thank you once again for your support. We look forward to more collaborative and inspiring events in the future.
Best regards,
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for being a part of the Harmony DC Family.
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Dear Harmony DC Families,
There are several ways to measure a school’s achievement. DC School Report Card provides a great picture of how schools are doing with several data points. DC School Report Card was published on Friday, December 1st. More information can be found here: https://schoolreportcard.dc.gov/home
I am delighted to announce that Harmony DC PCS has demonstrated significant improvement in our state report card data compared to previous years. This accomplishment reflects the unwavering commitment to excellence that defines our school community.
Harmony DC PCS’s Framework score increased to 53.6%. Our most recent score puts Harmony within the top 20% among all neighborhood schools with the same/similar grade levels.
DC Report Card also includes data for all individual schools.
A summary of neighborhood schools’ framework scores can be found here.
All schools’ data can be found here:
We were able to achieve high results due to the following changes.
1. Student achievement and growth commitment by all staff members.
2. Student-centered interventions by additional math & reading teachers and interventionists.
3. More collaboration among teachers through weekly data and lesson planning meetings.
4. Additional instructional and curricular resources for students and staff.
5. Yearlong professional development and actionable feedback by instructional coaches and administrators.
6. Ongoing student monitoring through weekly, monthly, and quarterly assessments.
Harmony DC is committed to providing its scholars with the best educational experience, and we will have another great year.
Thank you for being valued members of the Harmony DC family. Together, we will continue to inspire and empower the next generation.
With gratitude,
Muhammet Turkay, Ed. D.
Chief Executive Officer