After School Academy
Academic Competitions
- Name That Book 1 (K-2nd)
- Name That Book 2 (3rd-5th)
- VRX Robotics 1 (2nd-5th)
- VRX Robotics 2 (6th-8th)
- Spelling Bee (3rd-8th)
Name That Book 1 (K-2nd)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Barlow
Requirements: K-2nd
Meetings: Monday (Room 225)
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!
Apply
Name That Book 2 (3rd-5th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Coleman
Requirements: 3rd-5th
Meetings: Thursday (Room Library)
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!
Apply
VRX Robotics 1 (2nd-5th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Vereen
Requirements: 2nd-5th
Meetings: Tuesday (Room 135)
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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VRX Robotics 2 (6th-8th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Blanco
Requirements: 6th-8th
Meetings: Tuesday (Room 134)
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
Spelling Bee (3rd-8th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Bellinger
Requirements: 3rd-8th
Meetings: Thursday (Room 224)
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.
Athletics
- Basketball Boys (6th-8th)
- Basketball (GIRLS) 6th-8th
- Track & Field (BOYS) 6th-8th SPRING SEASON
- Track & Field (GIRLS 6th-8th) SPRING SEASON
- Volleyball (GIRLS) 6th-8th
Basketball Boys (6th-8th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Love
Requirements: 6th-8th (there is an $80.00 athletic fee that must be paid before the 1st game)
Meetings:
Purpose: The purpose of our sports is to increase endurance, strength, agility to be utilized in a variety of sports. You will also be competing with other UIL schools.
Athletes must maintain passing grades and have excellent behavior in order to participate in this sport. They are a representation of this school and must display our Core Values at all times.
You can reach Ms. Love at: rlove@harmonytx.org
Basketball (GIRLS) 6th-8th
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Derrough / Ms. Booker
Requirements: 6th-8th grade (there is an athletic fee of $80.00 that must be paid before the 1st game).
Meetings:
Purpose:
The purpose of our sports is to increase endurance, strength, agility to be utilized in a variety of sports. You will also be competing with other UIL schools.
Athletes must maintain passing grades and have excellent behavior in order to participate in this sport. They are a representation of this school and must display our Core Values at all times.
Apply
Track & Field (BOYS) 6th-8th SPRING SEASON
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Love / Mr. Derrough
Requirements: 6th-8th (there is an $80.00 athletic fee that must be paid before the 1st game)
Meetings:
Purpose: Track & Field is open for all scholars who have a desire to compete in the spring season. The scholar will be responsible for trying out for the team. Tryouts will be determined at a later date.
Athletes must maintain passing grades and have excellent behavior in order to participate in this sport. They are a representation of this school and must display our Core Values at all times.
Apply
Track & Field (GIRLS 6th-8th) SPRING SEASON
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Love / Mr. Derrough
Requirements: 6th-8th (there is an $80.00 athletic fee that must be paid before the 1st game)
Meetings:
Purpose: Track & Field is open for all scholars who have a desire to compete in the spring season. The scholar will be responsible for trying out for the team. Tryouts will be determined at a later date.
Athletes must maintain passing grades and have excellent behavior in order to participate in this sport. They are a representation of this school and must display our Core Values at all times.
Volleyball (GIRLS) 6th-8th
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Licerio
Requirements: 6th-8th (there is an $80.00 athletic fee that must be paid before the 1st game)
Meetings:
Purpose: Volleyball is available for all scholars who have a desire to compete in the fall season. The scholar must tryout for the team.
Athletes must maintain passing grades and have excellent behavior in order to participate in this sport. They are a representation of this school and must display our Core Values at all times.
YOU MUST PICK UP A PACKET FROM MR. LICERIO
TRYOUTS: Monday, August 7, 2023 from 4:30pm-6:30pm (GYM)
2nd TRYOUTS: Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 9:00am-11:00am
You can reach Mr. Licerio at: llicerio@harmonytx.org
Mentoring & Organizations
- NEHS (4th-5th) INVITATION ONLY!
- NJHS (6th-8th) INVITATION ONLY!
- Student Council (3rd-5th)
- Student Council (6th-8th)
NEHS (4th-5th) INVITATION ONLY!
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Bellinger / Mrs. Guerrero
Requirements: 4th-5th grade (INVITATION ONLY)
Meetings:
Purpose: The National Honor Society (NEHS) recognizes scholars for their outstanding academic achievement and demonstrates personal responsibility. Through NEHS, scholars provide meaningful service to the school and community and will develop essential leadership skills (INVITATION ONLY).
You can reach the sponsors at:
lgrace@harmonytx.org
rguerrero@harmonytx.org
Apply
NJHS (6th-8th) INVITATION ONLY!
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Ramcharitar / Ms. Roberts
Requirements: 6th-8th (INVITATION ONLY)
Meetings:
Purpose: The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is more than being on the honor roll. It is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a student. Membership is based on five criteria pillars: Citizenship, Service, Leadership, Scholarships, and Character. Each year, scholars are selected by the faculty. It is invitation only!
You can reach our sponsors at:
rramcharitar@harmonytx.org
sroberts@harmonytx.org
Student Council (3rd-5th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Morris
Requirements: 3rd-5th (INVITATION ONLY)
Meetings: Monday
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.
Student Council (6th-8th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Williams
Requirements: 6th-8th
Meetings: Monday
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.
Extra curricular Clubs
- Art (Art Car Competition) K-8th SPRING SESSION ONLY
- Art (Rodeo Competition) K-5th
- Art (Rodeo Competition) 6th-8th
- Badminton (5th-8th)
- Book Club (6th-8th)
- Ceramics 1 (5th-8th)
- Ceramics 2 (5th-8th)
- Cheer 1 (2nd-5th)
- Cheer 2 (6th-8th)
- Community Involvement (6th-8th)
- Dance 1 (5th-8th)
- Dance 2 (3rd-5th)
- Esports Club (3rd-5th)
- Glee Club (2nd-6th)
- Math (Number Ninjas) 2nd-4th
- NIA Club (girls only) 5th-8th
- Positivity Youth Council (3rd-8th)
- Science Club (4th-8th) SPRING SESSION ONLY
- Writing Club (Pen Warriors) 3rd-5th
- Yearbook/Newsletter (3rd-8th)
Art (Art Car Competition) K-8th SPRING SESSION ONLY
Art (Rodeo Competition) K-5th
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Prejean
Requirements: K-5th
Meetings: Monday (Room 133)
Purpose:
Rodeo art club will focus on creating rodeo art to entry in this year's 2024 rodeo art contest. Rodeo School Art Program hosts an annual art contest that is divided into three categories: elementary, junior high and high school. Best of Show, Gold Medal and Special Merit awards are selected in each category.
Art (Rodeo Competition) 6th-8th
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Prejean
Requirements: 6th-8th
Meetings: Monday (Room 133)
Purpose: Rodeo art club will focus on creating rodeo art to entry in this year's 2024 rodeo art contest. Rodeo School Art Program hosts an annual art contest that is divided into three categories: elementary, junior high and high school. Best of Show, Gold Medal and Special Merit awards are selected in each category.
Badminton (5th-8th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Lee
Requirements: 5th-8th grade
Meetings: Tuesday (Room 217)
Purpose: The purpose of this club is to improve skills in Badminton, and also to promote Badminton as a competitive sports activity. The varied movements provide a powerful cardio workout by engaging the entire body, including the hamstrings, quads, calves, and your core. Let's have some fun. Join our club!
You can reach Ms. Lee at sohyeon.lee@harmonytx.org
Apply
Book Club (6th-8th)
Ceramics 1 (5th-8th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Morad
Requirements: 5th-8th
Meetings: Monday (3:20pm-4:30pm) Room 144
Purpose:
The Ceramics & Painting club will focus on enhancing your child’s capabilities in the art of ceramics and painting. We will be working on large group projects that will be displayed at the school and possibly other Harmony facilities.
You can reach Mr. Morad at mjasim@harmonytx.org
Apply
Ceramics 2 (5th-8th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Morad
Requirements: 5th-8th grade
Meetings: Tuesday (3:20pm-4:30pm) Room 144
Purpose:
The Ceramics & Painting club will focus on enhancing your child’s capabilities in the art of ceramics and painting. We will be working on large group projects that will be displayed at the school and possibly other Harmony facilities.
You can reach Mr. Morad at mjasim@harmonytx.org
Apply
Cheer 1 (2nd-5th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Landrum
Requirements: 2nd-5th
Meetings: Monday
Purpose: Cheer is a team activity in which elements of dance and acrobatics are combined with shouted slogans in order to entertain spectators at sporting events, school events, and to encourage louder and more enthusiastic cheering.
Cheer 2 (6th-8th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Landrum
Requirements: 2nd-5th
Meetings: Monday
Purpose: Cheer is a team activity in which elements of dance and acrobatics are combined with shouted slogans in order to entertain spectators at sporting events, school events, and to encourage louder and more enthusiastic cheering.
Community Involvement (6th-8th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. McFall
Requirements: 6th-8th
Meetings: Thursday (Room 122)
Purpose:
The Community Involvement club will allow students to learn about the impact they can have being leaders and contributing to local community needs. Students will participate in campus improvement activities such as: garden maintenance, activity/events set up, campus based beautification, campus murals, and local volunteerism. Students will also learn the basics of self-care such as the basics of physical fitness and healthy eating tips so that they can avoid burnout.
Dance 1 (5th-8th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Drake & Ms. Garey
Requirements: 5th-8th
Meetings: Tuesday (Cafeteria)
Purpose: Our Royal Eagles coaches strive to provide our dance team members with memorable moments and learning experiences in dance. It is our duty as coaches to teach each dancer technique, form, strength, self-confidence, responsibility, leadership, and balance. We hope to encourage our dancers to build a strong sisterhood between all of our team members, while creating a safe, and fun environment for them. We look forward to a very active and fun year.
Students must abide by ALL academic standards to keep their spot on the team. Also, we expect our dancers to display our core values since they are a representation of our school.
Dance 2 (3rd-5th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Drake & Ms. Garey
Requirements: 3rd-5th
Meetings: Thursday (Cafeteria)
Purpose:
Our Royal Eagles coaches strive to provide our dance team members with memorable moments and learning experiences in dance. It is our duty as coaches to teach each dancer technique, form, strength, self-confidence, responsibility, leadership, and balance. We hope to encourage our dancers to build a strong sisterhood between all of our team members, while creating a safe, and fun environment for them. We look forward to a very active and fun year.
Students must abide by ALL academic standards to keep their spot on the team. Also, we expect our dancers to display our core values since they are a representation of our school.
Esports Club (3rd-5th)
Glee Club (2nd-6th)
Math (Number Ninjas) 2nd-4th
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Brown & Ms. M Flores
Requirements: 2nd-4th
Meetings: Tuesday (Room 125)
Purpose: A math club with a primary focus on multiplication fluency. Through the use of hands on manipulatives and games, ninjas will explore the properties of multiplication and a variety of multiplication strategies. Ninjas prepare to master the multiplication challenge!
NIA Club (girls only) 5th-8th
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Williams
Requirements: 5th-8th
Meetings: Thursday A WEEK ONLY (Room 316)
This club will be meeting every other week. Please pay attention to whether it is A week or B week.
Purpose:
To develop critical awareness and skills for analyzing community and media messages. To increase positive peer relationships and to decrease negative peer interactions. To increase leadership skills and creativity. to increase appreciation for the diversity of physical beauty and attractiveness. To increase knowledge about personal hygiene and health. To increase life-course expectations regarding education and other achievements.
Positivity Youth Council (3rd-8th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Bellinger
Requirements: 3rd-8th
Meetings: Tuesday (Room 224)
Purpose:
The mission of Positivity Club is to empower students to continue to evolve and become their best selves by exhibiting good character and building positive relationships both at school and in the community through youth-driven activities in a safe and fun environment. We will also focus on the importance of serving others and leading by example.
Science Club (4th-8th) SPRING SESSION ONLY
Writing Club (Pen Warriors) 3rd-5th
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Scott
Requirements: 3rd-5th
Meetings: Monday
Purpose: The writing club is to encourage scholars to learn to enjoy writing and collaborate ideas with other scholars. The ultimate goal is to have the foundation of good writing which is a lifelong skill needed.
You can reach Ms. Scott at nscott@harmonytx.org
Yearbook/Newsletter (3rd-8th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Jones
Requirements: 3rd-8th
Meetings: Tuesday (Room 222)
Purpose:
The mission of the Yearbook club is to work together to create a yearbook with integrity that captures the essence of our school community, scholars, staff, events, and memories of each school year so that we can look back and remember the good times at HSART for years to come. Students will be required to attend activities and/or events to take pictures of the activities.
You can reach Mrs. Jones at: kierra.jones@harmonytx.org