Harris J R Elementary is doing well as a NES school right now. It gives students more time and tools to get help with their schoolwork. Recently, the school celebrated the end of the first semester with higher scores for student engagement. This shows how hard the students and staff have worked. Families are very happy with the school's new direction and the new safety measures that have been put in place all over the campus.

Q1. Does Harris J R Elementary use the New Education System (NES) model?

Ans. Yes, the NES model is used by the campus to give students extra learning time and tough teaching support.

Q2. What is the official mascot for the Harris J R Elementary School students?

Ans. The official mascot is the Tiger, which stands for the energy, strength, and academic focus of all the students on campus.

Q3. Is there a rule at Harris J R Elementary that all students must wear uniforms?

Ans. Students must follow the dress code on campus, which says they must wear solid-colored polo shirts and navy blue or khaki pants.

Q4. Does Harris J R Elementary have any special fine arts rotations?

Ans. Students do "Art of Thinking" and fine arts rotations every day to help them be more creative and think critically.

Q5. How can parents get Harris J R Elementary grades online?

Ans. Families can see their child's academic progress and attendance through the Houston ISD Parent Connect portal, which is safe and private.