Harmony High School

Harmony High School (often abbreviated to HHS) is located in Harmony, Florida, United States. It is one of nine schools in the Osceola County School District.

Harmony High School
Address
3601 Arthur J. Gallagher Blvd.

Harmony, Florida

United States
Information
TypePublic
Motto"We are here to receive, so we have more to give"
Established2004
School districtOsceola County
PrincipalJim Hickey
Staff120.00 (FTE)[1]
Faculty97
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,463 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio20.52[1]
Campus size42 acres (170,000 m2)
Campus typeSuburban/Rural
Color(s)     Burnt Orange      Cobalt Blue
AthleticsFHSAA Member School
Athletics conferenceOrange Belt Conference
MascotTouchdown the Longhorn
RivalsSaint Cloud Bulldogs, Osceola Kowboys, Gateway Panthers, Tohopekaliga Tigers
AffiliationNone
Websitehrhs.osceolaschools.net

Academics

Harmony offers a large array of courses in regular, honor and Advanced Placement. Harmony offers Advanced Placement in Linguistics for English Language and English Literature, Advanced Placement in Math for Statistics and Calculus, Advanced Placement in Science for Biology, environmental Science, Chemistry, and Physics, Advanced Placement in Social Studies for Human Geography, World History, U.S. History, Macroeconomics, U.S. Government, and Psychology, and Advanced Placement in Languages for Spanish and French. Harmony also offers language courses in Italian. Along with Advanced Placement, Harmony also offers Dual Enrollment, provided by Valencia College, for all students.

Harmony High School is also a magnet school for Digital Video production, Digital Media, Gaming and Simulation, Engineering, Agriscience, veterinary Assistance, and Fashion Design. Harmony has a fully functioning veterinary program, which uses real world teachings to teach. Harmony is also home to its own Junior ROTC.

Extracurricular activities

Harmony offers the following clubs:

  • Art Club
  • Best Buddies
  • Creative Writing Club
  • Ballroom Dance
  • DECA
  • Drama Club
  • Drill Team
  • FBLA/BPA
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • FCCLA
  • FFA
  • French Club
  • French Honor Society
  • Interact Club
  • International Travel Club
  • Italian Club
  • Key Club
  • Longhorn Legion
  • Rockin' Horns Marching Band
  • National Honor Society
  • Photography Club
  • Physics Club
  • Raiders
  • Robotics Club
  • Satellite Club
  • Spanish Club
  • Special Olympics
  • Student Government
  • Technology Student Association
  • Tri-M Music Honor Societies
  • Thespian International Honor Society
  • Yearbook
  • Color Guard
  • Winter Guard
  • Jazz Band
  • String Orchestra
  • Beach Ocean Activist Club

Athletics

Harmony High School is a member of the FHSAA and the Orange Belt Conference. The Longhorn football team went 10–3 in 2008 reaching the regional championship. In 2015 the football team went 9-2 after bowing out in 1st round playoff action. Harmony's rivals are the Osceola Kowboys and St. Cloud Bulldogs. Harmony High School offers the following sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Flag Football
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Weightlifting
  • Wrestling
  • Marching Band
  • Color Guard
  • Winter Guard

Demographics
  • School enrollment: 2014
  • White students: 58.6%
  • Multiracial: 34.4%
  • Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Black students: 4.6%
  • Asian students: 1.8%
  • Native American students: 0.5%
  • Female students: 47.0%
  • Male students: 53.0%[2]

Notable alumni
  • Alex Tyus, American-Israeli professional basketball player, also plays for the Israeli national basketball team[3][4]
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gollark: There are cool light-based sensors which are generally more accurate but cost more and are shorter ranged.

References
  1. "HARMONY HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  2. "Harmony High School". Osceola County School District Student Demographics. School District of Osceola County. January 29, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  3. Livnat, Arie (July 24, 2012). "Playing with the converted". Haaretz. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
  4. "Gator Men's Basketball Roster/Bios". GatorZone.com. June 6, 2012. Archived from the original on January 20, 2015. Retrieved December 13, 2012.

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