After School Academy

Academic Competitions
VEX Robotics
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Misma & Ms. Davoudi
Requirements: By invitation only
Meetings: Mondays-Thursdays
Grade Level: 3rd-5th
Purpose: VEX Robotics is a robotics program for elementary through university students, and a subset of Innovation First International. The VEX Robotics competitions and programs are managed by the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation (REC).[1] In April 2018, VEX Robotics Competition was named the largest robotics competition in the world by Guinness World Records
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Drone Competition
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Soybas
Requirements: By invitation only
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 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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Spelling Bee
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Morrison
Requirements: N/A
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 3rd-5th
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.
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Math Kangaroo
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Jaff
Requirements: N/A
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 1st-3rd Grades
Purpose: Perhaps you have heard of the annual mathematical competition Math Kangaroo USA. You probably know that it takes place every year on the third Thursday in March, in several locations throughout the US, and that students all from grades 1 to 12 are invited participate.
Athletics
Mentoring & Organizations
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Lopez
Requirements: By invitation only
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 3rd-5th
The purpose of this proposal is to establish the Civic Engagement Society (CES) as a districtwide club opportunity for elementary and middle school students at Harmony Public Schools. CES will serve as an early leadership and civic awareness program that introduces students to community involvement, service learning, leadership development, and civic responsibility through age-appropriate activities and projects.
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VEX Robotics
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Sever
Requirements: By invitation only
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 3rd-5th
Purpose: The National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) was established in 2008 by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) in partnership with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). NEHS recognizes students in both public and nonpublic elementary schools for their outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated personal responsibility. Through NEHS, students provide meaningful service to the school and community and develop essential leadership skills. NEHS supports these purposes by strengthening the lives of our nation’s elementary students and the schools in which they are enrolled.
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Drone Competition
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Soybas
Requirements: By invitation only
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 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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Spelling Bee
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Morrison & Ms. Figuero
Requirements: N/A
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 3rd-5th
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.
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Math Kangaroo
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Jaff
Requirements: N/A
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 1st-2nd Grades
Purpose: Perhaps you have heard of the annual mathematical competition Math Kangaroo USA. You probably know that it takes place every year on the third Thursday in March, in several places throughout the US, and that students all from grades 1 to 12 are invited participate.
Math Olympiad (MOEMS)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Das & Ms. Taylor
Requirements: By invitation only
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 4th-5th
Purpose: Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS) is a worldwide math competition, organized by a not for profit foundation with the same name. It is held yearly from November through March with one test administered each month. Tests are given at individual schools and results are sent to MOEMS for scoring. Schools, home schools and institutions may participate in the contest. [1] Two dozen other nations also participate in the competition. There are two divisions, Elementary and Middle School. Elementary level problems are for grades 4-6 and Middle School level problems are for grades 7-8, though 4-6 graders may participate in Middle School problems. Hundreds of thousands of students participate annually in MOEMS events.
Science Fair
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Ruiz
Requirements: N/A
Meetings: Tuesdays (1st Semester only)
Grade Level: 4th-5th
Purpose: Most countries have regional science fairs in which interested students can freely participate. Winners of these regional fairs send students to national fairs such as ISEF[5] and CWSF. National science fairs typically send winners to international fairs such as ISEF (which is a national and an international science fair) and EUCYS.
Curricular Clubs
- STEM Club
- Zumba Club
- Gardening Club
- Art& Craft Club
- Lego Club
- VR Club
- Yoga Club
- Book Club (1st-3rd)
- Book Club (3rd-5th)
- Spanish Club
- Art Club
- Journalism Club
- Choir Club
- Digital Media Club
- Soccer Club
- Sports Club
STEM Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Velarde
Requirements: N/A
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: K-2nd
Purpose: STEM Clubs are a great way to support the curriculum and provide opportunities for young people to have fun, be creative and expand subject knowledge and awareness of the role these subjects have in the world around them
Zumba Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Cox
Requirements: N/A
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: K-2nd
Purpose: This club gives students the opportunity to improve their overall health and wellness by participating in fitness/yoga games, strength training and cardiovascular activities.. Students will learn a variety of ways to reach individual wellness goals.
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Gardening Club
Art& Craft Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Owen
Requirements: N/A
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: K-2nd
Purpose: Students learn different modes of art and discover new ways to express themselves as artists. This club is a platform to develop aesthetic values and enhance the creative skills and artistic talents of students.
Lego Club
VR Club
Yoga Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Smith
Requirements: N/A
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: K-2nd
Purpose: Yoga club allows students to improve their overall health and wellness by participating in fitness/yoga games, strength training and cardiovascular activities.. Students will learn a variety of ways to reach individual wellness goals.
Book Club (1st-3rd)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Rodriguez
Requirements: N/A
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 1st-3rd
Purpose:
Book discussion club, a group of people who meet to discuss a book or books that they have read. Literature circle, a group of students who meet in a classroom to discuss a book or books that they have read.
Book Club (3rd-5th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Ruiz
Requirements: N/A
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 3rd-5th
Purpose:
Book discussion club: a group of people who meet to discuss a book or books that they have read. Literature circle: a group of students who meet in a classroom to discuss a book or books that they have read.
Spanish Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Figueroa
Requirements: N/A
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: K-2nd
Purpose: This club aims to provide platform to students for the development of Communication Skills, to enhance students' language knowledge other than English, to help them to gain language skills through different activities.
Art Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Smith
Requirements: N/A
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 3rd-5th
Purpose: Students learn different modes of art and discover new ways to express themselves as artists. This club is a platform to develop aesthetic values and enhance the creative skills and artistic talents of students.
Journalism Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Verdida
Requirements: N/A
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 2nd-5th
Purpose:A student publication is a media outlet such as a newspaper, magazine, television show, or radio station produced by students at an educational institution. These publications typically cover local and school-related news, but they may also report on national or international news as well. Most student publications are either part of a curricular class or run as an extracurricular activity.
Choir Club
Digital Media Club
Soccer Club
Sports Club
