After School Academy

Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Dogan

Meetings:  Monday 4:00-4:45

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.

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Garica 

Meetings: Tuesday 4:00-4:45

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.

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Ramirez and Mr. Bannister 

Meetings: Monday 4:00-4:45

Purpose:  The Solar Car Challenge is an annual solar-powered car race for high school students. The event attracts teams from around the world, but mostly from American high schools.

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Bollinger

Meetings: Monday 4:00-4:45

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.

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Jumper and Mrs. Ramirez

Meetings: Thursday 4:00-4:45

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!

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Garcia and Mrs. ​Demirkiran 

Meetings: Thursday 4:00-4:45

Purpose:  FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16* through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a 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

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.

We offer many UIL Academic Teams. 

Mondays: 4:00-4:45

UIL Number Sense - Mr. Sahin 

Tuesdays: 4:00-4:45

UIL Social Studies- Mr. Stone 

UIL Computer Science - Mrs. Garica

UIL Spelling and Vocabulary- Mrs. Bollinger 

Thursday: 4:00-4:45 

UIL Science - Mr. Dogan

UIL Debat- Mrs. Barrett

UIL Journalism - Mrs. Barrett

UIL Computer Applications- Mrs. Polley

UIL Literary Criticism- Mrs. Lusk

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Barrett -High School and Mr. Adamson -Middle School 

Meetings: Middle School- Tuesday 4:00-4:45 High School - Thursday 4:00- 4:45

Purpose:  Speak Up Speak Out participants work together as teams to identify community problems, craft innovative solutions that address them, and compete for the chance to present their findings to community leaders at the State Civics Fair each spring. Winning teams receive funds to use toward the implementation of their solutions.

Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. McBeth 

Requirements: ​Applications will be available in Spring 2024 for students to apply for the 24-25 school year. 

Meetings: Monday 4:00-4:45 

Purpose: A nationwide organization for middle school students to commit to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. 

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. H. Valdez and Ms. Saenz 

Requirements: Applications will be available in Spring 2024 for students to apply for the 24-25 school year. 

Meetings: Monday 4:00- 4:45

Purpose: Students who are elected by their peers to address issues of concern and organize student events and activites. 

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Jumper and Mrs. H. Valdez 

Requirements: Applications will be available in Spring 2024 for students to apply for the 24-25 school year. 

Meetings: Tuesday 4:00- 4:45

Purpose: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. 

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Roots and Mr. Goss 

Requirements: Applications will be available in Fall 2023. 

Meetings: Thursday 4:00- 4:45

Purpose: Service Leadership Society learns about how the Texas legislative processes works while research a present "bill" on issues important to them. 

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Latham 

Requirements: Applications will be available in Spring 2024 for students to apply for the 24-25 school year. 

Meetings: Thursday 4:00- 4:45

Purpose: National Art Honor Society provides students with artistic abilities the opportunities for scholarship, which can help set them up for life in the art field.

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Ramirez 

Requirements: Applications will be available in Spring 2024 for students to apply for the 24-25 school year. 

Meetings: Thursday 4:00- 4:45

Purpose: This is a Spanish Organization that recognizes students who have taken at least 2 years of Spanish and have maintained a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0. Students who are eligible for membership will have their applications evaluated by the staff committee. 

Our HHS members not only strive to be excellent in their school but also in engaging with the Hispanic community and culture. HHS members are dedicated to serve and organize events to aid in the education of the Hispanic culture in and out of the school. 

Sponsor/Advisor:  Mrs. Fletcher 

Meetings: Thursday 4:00-4:45

Purpose: The purpose of ASL Club is to promote unity, diversity, and cultural awareness of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, their language.

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Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. M. Porter 

Meetings: Thursday 4:00-4:45

Purpose:  Digital Media is a project-based survey of different forms of digital media, such as digital audio, imaging and illustration, movie editing, and animation.

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Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.,Kumar 

Meetings: Thursday 4:00-4:45

Purpose:  Cinema Club provides a space for students at all grade levels to view a wide range of films in a movie-theater-styled setting and to engage in discussion of those films in a casual environment.

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Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Barrett

Meetings: Monday 4:00-4:45

Purpose:  The performing arts are arts such as music, dance,band,choir and drama etc. which are performed for an audience.

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Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Bollinger 

Meetings: Monday 4:00-4:45

Purpose:  A spelling bee is a popular spelling competition that you can hold with your students in primary school. A spelling bee is a contest / game to put spelling skills to the test. When hosting a spelling bee, students are given words that they must attempt to spell correctly out loud.

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Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Alejandro 

Meetings: Monday 4:00-4:45

Purpose:   Students will enjoying amime dicussions, drawing/ artwork, and watching.  

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Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Dansby 

Meetings: Monday 4:00-4:45

Purpose:   Diamond Art is a hobby where you stick diamond jewels onto a pattern to look like a mosaic. 

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Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Jefferson

Meetings: Monday 4:00-4:45

Purpose:    Student will watch and dicuss DC animated movies. The films are are part of the DC Universe Aminated Original Movie line, based on the comic books published by DC Comics and features plot elements inspired bu the The New 52 contiuity. 

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Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Brittan and Mrs.K.Porter 

Meetings: Tuesday 4:00-4:45

Purpose: Students will help decorate the school with amazing artworks they create themselves. 

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Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Puga 

Meetings: Tuesday 4:00-4:45

Purpose: Learn the basics of sewing, sketching, fashion construction, and upcycle clothes. Students will make a pin cushion, scrunchies, and PJ bottoms. 

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Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Stone 

Meetings: Thursday 4:00-4:45

Purpose: Students will learn how they can use their eyes and a phone camera to do basic Astrophotography. 

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Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Baker

Meetings: Thursday 4:00-4:45

Purpose: Students will sing, play music games, and learn foundational music skills. 

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Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Salih

Purpose: Are you fascinated by the world of 3D printing? Do you love turning digital designs into tangible objects? Whether you're a seasoned maker or just starting out, our 3D printing club is the perfect place for you to explore, learn, and create in the exciting realm of additive manufacturing. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in 3d printing, simply attend our meetings, participate in discussions and take advantage of the resources we offer. We come together to exchange ideas, showcase projects, and collaborate on innovative creations. Our club is open to individuals of all skill levels, from beginners eager to learn to experts willing to share their expertise. 

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