After School Academy

Academic Competition Clubs

MathCounts (6th to 7th)

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Arslan, mine.arslan@harmonytx.org

Requirements: THIS CLUB IS INVITATION ONLY. Please fill out the interest form below. Strong math skills, MAP and STAAR scores. MUST be in 6th-7th grade. Fee is $150.

Meetings: Tuesdays, dismissal to 5pm.

Purpose: The competition is divided into four stages: school, chapter, state, and national. The problems increase in difficulty between levels—perfect scores are relatively common at the school-level, while winners of the written round at the national-level do not often achieve a perfect score. Each school is allowed to register ten students, including a group of four designated as the school team.

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Name That Book (4th to 5th)

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Rodriguez, martha.rodriguez@harmonytx.org

Requirements: MUST be in 4th-5th grade. Fee is $150.

Meetings: Thursdays 4-5pm.

Purpose: Name That Book is a competition for upper elementary and intermediate school students celebrating the love of reading. Student teams compete to identify quotes from books of various genres in this exciting event! Competition hosted by Harmony (district).

Spelling Bee (4th to 5th)

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Glass, eglass@harmonytx.org

Requirements: MUST be in 4th-5th grade. Fee is $150.

Meetings: Mondays 4-5pm.

Purpose: A spelling bee is a competition in which contestants are asked to spell a broad selection of words, usually with a varying degree of difficulty. To compete, contestants must memorize the spellings of words as written in dictionaries, and recite them accordingly.

Code Monkey (4th to 5th)

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Malik, fmalik@harmonytx.org

Requirements: MUST be in 4th-5th grade. Fee is $150.

Meetings: Mondays 4-5pm.

Purpose: CodeMonkey is a fun and educational game-based environment where kids learn to code without any prior experience. After completing CodeMonkey's award-winning coding courses, kids will be able to navigate through the programming world with a sense of confidence and accomplishment.

Code Monkey (6th to 7th)

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Malik, fmalik@harmonytx.org

Requirements: MUST be in 6th-7th grade. Fee is $150.

Meetings: Tuesdays 4-5pm.

First Lego League (6th to 7th)

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Karaca, nkaraca@harmonytx.org

Requirements: THIS CLUB IS INVITE ONLY. Please fill out the interest form below. GRADES 6TH & 7TH. Fee is $150.

Meetings: Tuesdays 4-5pm.

Purpose: FLL introduces science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through guided, global robotics program, helping today's students and teachers build a better future together. Our three divisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.

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Math Olympiad (6th to 7th)

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Sakar, sssakar@harmonytx.org

Requirements: THIS CLUB IS INVITE ONLY. Please fill out the interest form below. MUST BE IN 6th/7th GRADE. Strong math skills, MAP/STAAR scores. Fee is $150.

Meetings: Tuesdays 4-5pm.

Purpose: The objectives of Math Olympiad® is to teach multiple strategies for out-of-the-box problem solving, develop mathematical flexibility in solving those problems, and foster mathematical creativity and ingenuity.

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Science Olympiad (6th to 7th)

Sponsor/Club advisor: Ms. Simmons, tsimmons@harmonytx.org.

Requirements: MUST BE IN 6th & 7th GRADE. THIS CLUB IS INVITATION ONLY. Please fill out the interest form below. Fee is $150.

Meetings: Mondays 4-5pm.

Purpose: Science Olympiad is an American team competition in which students compete in 23 events pertaining to various scientific disciplines, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Over 7,800 middle school and high school teams from 50 U.S. states compete each year.

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Drone Competition Club (6th to 7th)

Sponsor/Club Advisor: Mr. Inceoglu, iinceoglu@harmonytx.org

Requirements: THIS CLUB IS INVITATION ONLY. Please fill out the interest for below. Fee is $150.

Meetings: Tuesdays 4-5pm.

Purpose: HPS-wide/ Regional Competition - Presented in partnership with FTW Robotics and Rice University, HPS Drone Race is the perfect event offering elementary, middle school and high school students an opportunity to get hands-on experience in STEM education in the form of an affordable, fast-paced game. Students will learn to safely operate a drone, work as a team, and research workforce applications of aerial robotic technology; all while having a blast!

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Math Olympiad (4th to 5th)

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Taylor, kiara.taylor@harmonytx.org

Requirements. MUST BE IN 4th or 5th GRADE. Strong MAP/STAAR scores. THIS CLUB IS INVITATION ONLY. Please fill out the interest form. Fee is $150.

Meetings: TBD.

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Junior Solar Spring (5th to 7th)

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Baur, lbaur@harmonytx.org.

Requirements. MUST BE IN 5th, 6th or 7th GRADE. Strong MAP, STAAR and academic standing. THIS CLUB IS INVITATION ONLY. Please fill out the interest form. Fee is $150.

Meetings: Mondays 4-5pm.

Purpose: Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) is a competitive program for 5th- to 8th-grade students to create a small solar-powered vehicle. JSS competitions are sponsored by the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP), and administered by the Technology Student Association (TSA). Objectives of JSS are to create the fastest, most interesting, or best crafted vehicle.[1] Skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are fostered when designing and constructing the vehicles, as well as principles of alternative fuels, engineering design, and aerodynamics

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Turkish Speech (6th to 7th)

VEX Robotics

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Kaculi, dkaculi@harmonytx.org

Requirements. INVITATION ONLY. All grade levels. Please fill out interest form below. Fee is $150.

Meetings: Tuesdays 4-5pm.

Purpose: Students will collaborate to design, build, and code a robot to tackle real-world engineering challenges. Selected teams will represent our campus in the official VEX Robotics competition and must be committed to regular practices and tournaments throughout the season.

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Athletics

Athletics 6th & 7th Grade

Girls Volleyball

Girls Basketball

Boys Basketball

Cross Country

Girls Soccer

Boys Soccer

Track

Cheer

Student Council

Sponsor/Advisor: Zainab Rizvi (zrizvi@harmonytx.org) and Angela Flakes (aflakes@harmonytx.org)

Requirements: GRADES 6-7 ONLY. THIS CLUB IS INVITE ONLY. More information on how to sign up will be communicated at the beginning of the year.

Meetings: Mondays 4-5pm.

Purpose: The purpose of the student council is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council is the voice of the student body.

National Elementary Honor Society

Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Andy (acatic@harmonytx.org)

Requirements: GRADES 4-5 ONLY. THIS CLUB IS INVITE ONLY. More information on how to sign up will be communicated at the beginning of the year.

Meetings: Thursdays 4-5pm.

Purpose: The National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) recognizes outstanding elementary students for their academic achievement and commitment to strong personal responsibility. The purpose of NEHS is to encourage and celebrate students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, responsibility, service, and leadership. Members work to make a positive impact in their school and community through meaningful service projects and by setting a strong example for others to follow.

Curricular Clubs

Music Club (Bucket Drum)

Gardening Club

Performing Art (Turkish Performing Art)

Arts & Crafts (Crochet)

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Menke (tmenke@harmonytx.org)

Requirements: Open to ALL grades. Fee is $100.

Meetings: Tuesdays 4-5pm.

Purpose: Crochet club is for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels, from beginners looking to learn the basics to seasoned pros eager to share their expertise. Crochet club is a warm and inclusive community where members can share their love for crochet, exchange ideas, and inspire each other.

Sports Club

Performing Arts (Lionheart Choir)

Performing Arts (Roaring Drumline)

Yearbook Club

Arts & Crafts (Lionmark Studio)

Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Vaca (svaca@harmonytx.org)

Requirements: MUST BE IN 5th, 6th or 7th grade. Fee is $100. If interested, please fill out the form below.

Meetings: Mondays 4-5pm.

Purpose: Lionmark Studio is designed to recognize and nurture students with exceptional artistic talent and dedication. Its purpose is to provide a space for advanced young artists to grow their skills, explore new mediums, and create portfolio-worthy work. Members will participate in curated projects, school exhibitions, and community showcases that highlight creativity, technique, and artistic vision. The club aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the arts while encouraging leadership, collaboration, and personal expression through visual art.

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STEM (FLL Academy 4th to 5th)

Sponsor/Club Advisor: Ms. Mendoza (aura.mendoza@harmonytx.org)

Meetings: Tuesdays 4-5pm.

Requirements: MUST BE IN GRADES 4th to 5th. INVITATION ONLY. Please fill out the interest form below. Must be in 4th or 5th grade. Fee is $100.

Purpose: This group of students will practice and prepare to join our middle school First Lego League Robotics team (6th to 7th grade) when it comes time.

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STEM (Drone Academy 4th to 5th)

Sponsor: Mr. Hamidi (shamidi@harmonytx.org)

Meetings: Tuesdays 4-5pm.

Requirements: MUST BE IN 4th or 5th GRADE. Invitation ONLY. Please fill out the interest form below. Fee is $100.

Purpose: Drone Academy introduces 4th and 5th grade students to the exciting world of drone technology. The purpose of the club is to build foundational skills in flight safety, drone operation, and basic engineering through hands-on activities and challenges. Students will learn to navigate drones through obstacle courses, complete team missions, and explore real-world applications of drone use in various fields. This club encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and responsible technology use in a fun and engaging environment.

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VEX Academy

Sponsor: Ms. Cakiroglu (ecakiroglu@harmonytx.org)

Meetings: Tuesdays 4-5pm.

Requirements: Open to ALL grades. Invitation ONLY. Please fill out the interest form below. Fee is $100.

Purpose: Students who are not selected for the competition team will join VEX Academy. While this group will not compete, they will still gain hands-on experience with robotics and work on the same skills and challenges as the competition team.

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Public Speaking

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Gutierrez, glenda.gutierrez@harmonytx.org

Requirements: Open to ALL grades. Fee is $100.

Meetings: Thursdays 4-5pm.

Purpose: The Public Speaking Club is designed to help students build confidence, improve communication skills, and learn how to effectively express their ideas in front of an audience. Through engaging activities such as speeches, debates, and presentations, students will develop clarity, poise, and persuasive techniques. This club fosters leadership and self-assurance, empowering students to speak up and stand out both in and out of the classroom.