After School Academy 24-25

Harmony School of Excellence-Laredo students working on robotics project

DEAR PARENTS

OUR GOAL IS TO START THE CLUBS IN THE FIRST WEEK OF THE SCHOOL.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 9TH AT 5 PM.

Math Counts

Sponsor/Advisor: TBD

Requirements : 5th - 8th grades. Math grade A-B. 100% Aleks completion last school year. STAAR Master & Meet.

Meetings : Monday

Grade Levels : 5th-8th

Room/Location : Room # 402

Club Hours : 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Description: The competition is divided into four stages: school, chapter, state, and national. The problems increase in difficulty between levels—perfect scores are relatively common at the school-level, while winners of the written round at the national-level do not often achieve a perfect score. Each school is allowed to register ten students, including a group of four designated as the school team.

Please contact with Mentor teacher for further questions

	Club Name	Grade Level	Club Description
1	Basketball	6-8	Basketball is available for all students who have the desire to compete in the winter season.
2	Soccer	4-8	Soccer is available for all students who have the desire to compete in the winter season.
3	HPS Drone Competition	4-8	HPS-wide 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!
4	FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics	4-8	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
5	MathCounts	5-8	The competition is divided into four stages: school, chapter, state, and national. The problems increase in difficulty between levels—perfect scores are relatively common at the school-level, while winners of the written round at the national-level do not often achieve a perfect score. Each school is allowed to register ten students, including a group of four designated as the school team.
6	VEX Robotics	4-8	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
7	Spelling Bee (Spanish)	3-8	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.
8	Arts & Crafts Club	PreK-2	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.
9	Music and Movement Club	PrK-8	This club strives to promote all student participation in the contribution and enjoyment of their musical abilities/talents
10	Print Journalism Club	4-8	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.
11	Digital Art and Media and 3D Club	4-8	Digital Media is a project-based survey of different forms of digital media, such as digital audio, imaging and illustration, movie editing, and animation.
12	Coding Club	4-8	The Coding Club provides participating students an opportunity to learn the basics of computer programming in a team setting. The club's main focus is on creating applications, websites, games, stem/steam workshops, and other projects.
13	Board game club	4-8	The club offers students the opportunity to expand their strategic knowledge and critical thinking skills by providing a safe, fun and friendly location and atmosphere to gather and play various board games. Playing a variety of board games will help students develop their ability to solve problems, their sense of self, and their sense of sportsmanship.
14	Program of Study	PrK-8	Students will be able to complete their assignments during this time by getting support from mentor teacher.
15	Fitness / Yoga Club	PreK-2	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.
16	ASL American Sign Language	PreK-2	The purpose of ASL Club is to promote unity, diversity, and cultural awareness of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, their language
17	4H Clubs - Philanthropy Club	4-8	The goal of 4-H is to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills of youth through experiential learning programs and a positive youth development approach. Though typically thought of as an agriculturally focused organization as a result of its history, 4-H today focuses on citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering, and technology programs.
18	Skills USA - Mechanic Club	4-8	"SkillsUSA offers competitive activities in which students strive to achieve in a variety of occupational skill and leadership areas. Competition in skill and personal achievement is encouraged at all levels. Leadership contests include public speaking, parliamentary procedure, safety, Opening and Closing ceremonies, and job interviewing. Occupational skill contests include the building trades, health occupations, automotive technology, the electrical/electronics industry and personal services. Among many others, there are competitions for outstanding SkillsUSA chapter, community service, entrepreneurship and customer service. "
19	Creative Writing Club	4-8	Creative writing is any writing that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, or technical forms of literature, typically identified by an emphasis on narrative craft, character development, and the use of literary tropes or with various traditions of poetry and poetics.
20	Media Club	4-8	Media Club engages students who exhibit interest and talent in photography, filming and handling PA equipment. Students are given the opportunity to develop their skills through training programs such as video editing, short film projects, photography courses, exhibitions, field trips and competitions.
21	Yoga Club	Pre-K-2	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.
22	STEM-Engineering Club	Pre-K-2	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
23	StuCo - The National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS)	4-6	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.