After School Academy 24-25

Harmony School of Excellence-Laredo students working on robotics project

Academic Competitions

VEX

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Jumper and Mr. Charyyev

Meetings: Monday 4:05-4:45

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

HOSA

Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Dogan and Mrs. R. Garcia

Meetings: HS- Monday 4:05-4:45 MS- Thursday 4:05-4:45

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.

Solar Car

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Ramirez and Mr. Bannister

Meetings: Monday 4:05-4:45

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.

Drone

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Jumper

Meetings: Thursday 4:05-4:45

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!

FTC Robotics

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Garcia

Meetings: Tuesday 4:05-4:45

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

UIL

We offer many UIL Academic Teams.

Mondays: 4:05-4:45

UIL Computer Science - Mrs. Garica

Tuesdays: 4:05-4:45

UIL Social Studies- Mr. Stone

Thursday: 4:05-4:45

UIL Science - Mr. Dogan

UIL Debate- Mrs. Barrett

UIL Speech- Mrs. Barrett

Stand Up Speak Out

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Barrett

Meetings: Tuesday 4:05-4:45

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.

Athletics

Cross Country

Coach: Coach Czulno

Grade levels: 7th-12th grade

Volleyball

Girls Middle School Team

Coach: Coach Chism

Tryouts: Aug. 2023

Grade levels: 7th-8th

High School Girls Team

Coaches: Coach Stratton

Tryouts: Aug. 2023

Grade levels: 9th-12th

High School Boys Team

Coaches: Coach Stratton

Tryouts: Aug. 2023

Grade levels: 9th-12th

Basketball

Boys Middle School Team

Coach: Coach McNeal

Tryouts: Late Fall

Grade levels: 7th-8th

Boys High School Team

Coach: Coach McNeal

Tryouts: Late Fall

Grade levels: 9th-12th

Girls Middle School Team

Coach: Coach Chism

Tryouts: Late Fall

Grade levels: 7th-8th

Girls High School Team

Coach: Coach Czulno

Tryouts: Late Fall

Grade levels: 9th-12th

Track and Field

Coaches: Coach Stratton and Coach Czulno

Grade levels: 7th-12th

Baseball

Coaches: Mr.McBeth, and Coach Stratton

Grade levels: 9th-12th

Mentoring & Organizations

NHS

NJHS

STUCO

DECA

SLS

HHS

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Ramirez

Requirements: Applications will be available in Spring 2025 for students to apply for the 25-26 school year.

Meetings: Monday 4:05- 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.