After School Academy

Academic Competitions
- Cyber Patriot's National Youth Cyber Defense
- Drone Club
- FIRST LEGO League (FLL)
- FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
- HOSA (Future Health Professionals)
- Junior FIRST LEGO League (FLL)
- Science Fair Competitions
- VEX Robotics
Cyber Patriot's National Youth Cyber Defense
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Foxx-Martinez
Meetings: Thursdays
The CyberPatriot Club provides students with opportunities to develop cybersecurity, networking, and information technology skills through hands-on learning and competition. Members learn to secure computer systems, identify vulnerabilities, and apply cybersecurity best practices while strengthening critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and technical skills. The club promotes innovation, digital responsibility, and career readiness as students prepare for the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition and other cybersecurity-related opportunities.
Drone Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Foxx-Martinez
Meetings: For meeting schedules, contact the sponsor.
The After-School Drone Club offers an exciting hands-on experience for students. Participants will learn the fundamentals of drone technology, including safe piloting, coding, and aerial navigation. With guided activities and challenges, students will develop critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, all while exploring the thrilling world of drones in a fun and engaging environment.
FIRST LEGO League (FLL)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Garza
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 5-8
Purpose: FLL (FIRST Lego League) is a robotics competition for students ages 9 to 16 that combines robotics, coding, and problem-solving to engage young minds in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Teams build and program robots using LEGO Mindstorms kits to complete tasks related to a yearly theme, which includes real-world challenges. In addition to robot design and programming, FLL teams also research and develop solutions for a specific problem related to the theme. The competition emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and innovation, while fostering skills in collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. FLL inspires students to explore STEM fields while working together to solve complex problems.
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Garcia
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 7-11
FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) is a robotics competition for middle and high school students that challenges teams to design, build, and program robots to compete in a series of challenges. Using a combination of off-the-shelf components and custom-built parts, teams create robots that must perform specific tasks in a game-like environment. FTC promotes STEM education by encouraging students to learn about engineering, programming, and problem-solving. The competition emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and innovation. In addition to building robots, participants also develop skills in project management, communication, and leadership as they work together to solve complex engineering challenges.
HOSA (Future Health Professionals)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. C Borth
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 6-9
Purpose: HOSA offers 58 competitive events, ranging from skill-based to leadership and team-based. The event groups are as follows: Health science, health professions, leadership, and recognition events. Members compete at the regional, state, and international levels. Those who place in the top three positions at the state level are given the opportunity to compete at the international level.
Junior FIRST LEGO League (FLL)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Sanchez and Ms. Garza
Meetings: For meeting schedules, contact the sponsor.
Purpose: Junior FLL (Junior FIRST LEGO League) is a robotics program for younger students, typically ages 6 to 9, that introduces them to STEM concepts in a fun and engaging way. In Junior FLL, teams use LEGO bricks to build simple machines and models that represent solutions to real-world challenges. Students also research a specific topic and create a team poster to present their findings. The program emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving, encouraging students to work together to explore basic engineering and design principles. Junior FLL helps foster a love of science and technology at an early age while developing key skills like collaboration and communication.
Science Fair Competitions
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Garcia, Mr.Gunes and Mr. Chris Borth
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 6-11
The Science Fair Club is a hands-on, inquiry-driven group where students explore the scientific method and prepare individual or group projects for school, district, or regional science fairs. All participating students will complete a science fair project from start to finish, including research, experimentation, and presentation. The club provides guidance, mentorship, and structured support to help students turn curiosity into discovery.
VEX Robotics
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.Maulen
Meetings: Tuesdays
The VEX Robotics Club provides students with opportunities to explore engineering, programming, and technology through hands-on robotics design and competition. Members work collaboratively to design, build, program, and test robots while developing problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills. The club encourages innovation, creativity, and the practical application of STEM concepts as students prepare for VEX Robotics competitions and engineering challenges.
Athletics
- Basketball Middle School Boys
- Basketball Middle School Girls
- Cross Country Middle School Boys
- Cross Country Middle School Girls
- Flag Football Middle School Boys
- Flag Football Middle School Girls
- Soccer Middle School Boys
- Soccer Middle School Girls
- Volleyball High School Boys
- Volleyball High School Girls
- Volleyball Middle School Boys
- Volleyball Middle School Girls
Basketball Middle School Boys
Coach: Ms. Lopez
Meetings: For meeting schedules, contact the sponsor.
The Basketball program provides student-athletes with opportunities to develop athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship through competitive play. Participants strengthen fundamental basketball skills, including shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and defensive techniques, while improving physical fitness, coordination, and strategic thinking. The program promotes dedication, discipline, and collaboration as athletes work together to achieve individual growth and team success while building confidence both on and off the court.
Basketball Middle School Girls
Coach: Ms. Sanchez
Meetings: For meeting schedules, contact the sponsor.
The Basketball program provides student-athletes with opportunities to develop athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship through competitive play. Participants strengthen fundamental basketball skills, including shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and defensive techniques, while improving physical fitness, coordination, and strategic thinking. The program promotes dedication, discipline, and collaboration as athletes work together to achieve individual growth and team success while building confidence both on and off the court.
Cross Country Middle School Boys
Coach: Ms. Lopez
Meetings: For meeting schedules, contact the sponsor.
The Cross Country program provides student-athletes with opportunities to develop endurance, perseverance, discipline, and sportsmanship through distance running and fitness training. Participants build stamina, speed, and overall physical fitness while learning goal-setting, pace management, and healthy training habits. The program promotes dedication, personal growth, and teamwork as students challenge themselves to improve their performance and achieve their fitness goals while building confidence both on and off the course.
Cross Country Middle School Girls
Coach: Ms. Lopez
Meetings: For meeting schedules, contact the sponsor.
The Cross Country program provides student-athletes with opportunities to develop endurance, perseverance, discipline, and sportsmanship through distance running and fitness training. Participants build stamina, speed, and overall physical fitness while learning goal-setting, pace management, and healthy training habits. The program promotes dedication, personal growth, and teamwork as students challenge themselves to improve their performance and achieve their fitness goals while building confidence both on and off the course.
Flag Football Middle School Boys
Coach: Ms. Lopez
Meetings: For practice schedules, contact the sponsor.
The Flag Football program provides student-athletes with opportunities to develop athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship through competitive play. Participants strengthen fundamental football skills, including passing, receiving, route running, defensive techniques, and game strategy, while improving speed, agility, coordination, and overall fitness. The program promotes dedication, discipline, and collaboration as athletes work together to achieve individual growth and team success while building confidence both on and off the field.
Flag Football Middle School Girls
Coach: Ms. Lopez
Meetings: For practice schedules, contact the sponsor.
The Flag Football program provides student-athletes with opportunities to develop athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship through competitive play. Participants strengthen fundamental football skills, including passing, receiving, route running, defensive techniques, and game strategy, while improving speed, agility, coordination, and overall fitness. The program promotes dedication, discipline, and collaboration as athletes work together to achieve individual growth and team success while building confidence both on and off the field.
Soccer Middle School Boys
Coach: Mr. Serna
Meetings: For practice schedules, contact the sponsor.
The Soccer program provides student-athletes with opportunities to develop athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship through competitive play. Participants strengthen fundamental soccer skills, including passing, dribbling, shooting, ball control, and defensive techniques, while improving endurance, coordination, and strategic thinking. The program promotes dedication, discipline, and collaboration as athletes work together to achieve individual growth and team success while building confidence both on and off the field.
Soccer Middle School Girls
Coach: Mr. Borth
Meetings: For practice schedules, contact the sponsor.
The Soccer program provides student-athletes with opportunities to develop athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship through competitive play. Participants strengthen fundamental soccer skills, including passing, dribbling, shooting, ball control, and defensive techniques, while improving endurance, coordination, and strategic thinking. The program promotes dedication, discipline, and collaboration as athletes work together to achieve individual growth and team success while building confidence both on and off the field.
Volleyball High School Boys
Coach: Ms. Lopez
Meetings: For meeting schedules, contact the sponsor.
The Volleyball program provides student-athletes with opportunities to develop athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship through competitive play. Participants strengthen fundamental volleyball skills, including serving, passing, setting, attacking, and blocking, while improving coordination, communication, and strategic thinking. The program promotes dedication, discipline, and collaboration as athletes work together to achieve individual growth and team success while building confidence both on and off the court.
Volleyball High School Girls
Coach: Ms. Lopez
Meetings: For practice schedules, contact the sponsor.
The Volleyball program provides student-athletes with opportunities to develop athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship through competitive play. Participants strengthen fundamental volleyball skills, including serving, passing, setting, attacking, and blocking, while improving coordination, communication, and strategic thinking. The program promotes dedication, discipline, and collaboration as athletes work together to achieve individual growth and team success while building confidence both on and off the court.
Volleyball Middle School Boys
Coach: Ms. Lopez
Meetings: For practice schedules, contact the sponsor.
The Volleyball program provides student-athletes with opportunities to develop athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship through competitive play. Participants strengthen fundamental volleyball skills, including serving, passing, setting, attacking, and blocking, while improving coordination, communication, and strategic thinking. The program promotes dedication, discipline, and collaboration as athletes work together to achieve individual growth and team success while building confidence both on and off the court.
Volleyball Middle School Girls
Coach: Ms. Langote
Meetings: For practice schedules, contact the sponsor.
The Volleyball program provides student-athletes with opportunities to develop athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship through competitive play. Participants strengthen fundamental volleyball skills, including serving, passing, setting, attacking, and blocking, while improving coordination, communication, and strategic thinking. The program promotes dedication, discipline, and collaboration as athletes work together to achieve individual growth and team success while building confidence both on and off the court.
Curricular Clubs
- Arts & Crafts Club
- Board Game Club
- Book Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Lego Club
- Newsppaer/Yearbook Club
Arts & Crafts Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Garcia
Meetings: For meeting schedules, contact the sponsor.
Grade Level: 2-8
The Arts & Crafts Club provides students with opportunities to explore creativity and self-expression through a variety of hands-on artistic projects. Participants experiment with different materials, techniques, and creative processes while developing imagination, fine motor skills, and attention to detail. The club promotes creativity, collaboration, and artistic appreciation in a supportive environment where students can create, learn, and share their work with others.
Board Game Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Robinson
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 1-5
The Board Game Club provides students with opportunities to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills through a variety of strategy and recreational games. Participants engage in friendly competition while learning game mechanics, strategic planning, decision-making, and sportsmanship. The club promotes social interaction, creativity, and collaboration in a fun and inclusive environment where students can build friendships and enjoy shared interests.
Book Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Garcia and Ms. Ibarra
Meetings: For meeting schedules, contact the sponsor.
Grade Level: 3-5
The Book Club provides students with opportunities to explore a variety of literary genres while developing reading, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Members engage in discussions, share perspectives, and analyze themes, characters, and ideas from selected books. The club promotes a love of reading, effective communication, and lifelong learning in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Creative Writing Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Kilby
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 1-5
The Creative Writing Club provides students with opportunities to develop their writing skills and express their creativity through storytelling, poetry, essays, scripts, and other forms of original writing. Participants explore different writing techniques, engage in collaborative activities, and receive constructive feedback to strengthen their communication and literary skills. The club promotes imagination, self-expression, critical thinking, and a lifelong appreciation for writing and literature in a supportive and engaging environment.
Lego Club
Newsppaer/Yearbook Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Kilby
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 6-11
The Newspaper & Yearbook Club provides students with opportunities to develop skills in journalism, writing, editing, photography, graphic design, and publication production. Participants work collaboratively to document school events, highlight student achievements, and create content for school publications. The club promotes creativity, communication, teamwork, and attention to detail while preserving the stories, accomplishments, and memories of the school community.
Mentoring & Organizations
- College Readiness and Leadership Program (CRLP) Girls
- College Readiness and Leadership Program (CRLP) Boys
- National Honor Society (NHS/NJHS)
- Service Leadership Society (SLS)
- Student Council
College Readiness and Leadership Program (CRLP) Girls
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. D Gray
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 6-11
The College Readiness and Leadership Program (CRLP) helps students prepare for college and future careers by focusing on leadership skills and academic readiness. The program supports students with college applications, scholarships, and study skills. It also offers camps, mentorship, and community service opportunities to build essential skills like time management and goal setting, ensuring students are well-prepared for both higher education and their future careers.
College Readiness and Leadership Program (CRLP) Boys
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. M Tuleuzhanov
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 6-11 Boys
Purpose: The College Readiness and Leadership Program (CRLP) helps students prepare for college and future careers by focusing on leadership skills and academic readiness. The program supports students with college applications, scholarships, and study skills. It also offers camps, mentorship, and community service opportunities to build essential skills like time management and goal setting, ensuring students are well-prepared for both higher education and their future careers.
National Honor Society (NHS/NJHS)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. D Gray
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 6-11
Purpose: NHS (National Honor Society) is an organization for high school students who excel in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. NHS students participate in activities like community service projects, tutoring peers, and organizing school events. They also take leadership roles within the school and the community. Being a member of NHS is a prestigious honor and can enhance college applications.
Service Leadership Society (SLS)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Gray
Meetings: For meeting schedules, contact the sponsor.
Grade Level: 9-11
Service Leadership Society (SLS) is a club for students to explore meaningful public policy topics, conduct research, form opinions, and develop a “bill” to address the selected public policy issue. Throughout the bill design process, students will learn the intricacies of Texas’ legislative process including how a bill becomes law. During the year, SLS clubs gather for a state conference to present bill drafts to their peers and have the opportunity to debate and vote on all bills.
Using the Capitol setting as a “living classroom,” the student led, student driven program promotes awareness to the political process, creates a more politically astute student body, and develops constructive solutions to issues that impact local communities while engaging stakeholders in government. Throughout the year, participants meet weekly to sharpen their research skills, form arguments for and against a solution, and practice public speaking skills. SLS clubs also host elected officials and their staff to learn more about careers in public service and the legislative process. SLS is open to all 9-12 grade students.
Student Council
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. White
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 8-11
Purpose: The purpose of the organization is to create a greater sense of responsibility within the student body; to strive for better student/faculty relationship; to promote unification of the student body and better representation of its ideas to the faculty and administration; to promote a positive attitude in the advancement of leadership and loyalty; to promote spirit in the school activities; as well as to uphold traditions and to set standards for generations of Harmony students to come. The objective of Student Council is to provide a service organization doing various activities within the community throughout the year, while developing student leaders. Membership dues are Priority.
