After School Academy
Academic Competitions
- CyberPatriot's National Youth Cyber Defense Competition
- eCyberMission
- First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics
- HOSA
- LOTE Competitions
- TSA Competitions
- Vex Robotics
- 3D Printing/S.T.A.R.S.
CyberPatriot's National Youth Cyber Defense Competition
Sponsor/Advisor 1: Mr. Aydogdu,
Sponsor/Advisor 2: Mr. Yegizbayev,
Requirements: Compete and Payments
Meetings: Tuesdays
Purpose: CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. At the core of the program is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, the nation's largest cyber defense competition that puts high school and middle school students in charge of securing virtual networks. Other programs include AFA Cybercamps, an elementary school cyber education initiative, a children’s literature series, Cybergenerations –a senior citizen cyber safety initiative, and a Tech Caregivers program designed to encourage cyber-savvy volunteers to give back to their communities.
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eCyberMission
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Ahmed, Ms. Bhaskaran
Requirements: Teachers will offer this opportunity to Freshmen Students who are Honors Biology course in that year.
Meetings: Online
Purpose: eCybermission (stylized as eCYBERMISSION) is a U.S. Army-sponsored online educational science fair for students in grades 6–9 in the United States or at US Army schools across the world.[1] The contest is conducted entirely online—groups of 3-4 students submit "Mission Folders", which contain detailed information about their projects choosing either Scientific Inquiry or the Engineering Design Process.
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First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Aydogdu
Requirements: Students are interview by the Coach to be approved
Meetings:
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
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HOSA
Sponsor/Advisor 1: Ms. Ahmed,
Sponsor/Advisor 2: Ms. Bhaskaran
Requirements: Teachers will offer this opportunity to Freshmen Students who are Honors Biology course in that year.
Meetings: Thursdays
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.
LOTE Competitions
TSA Competitions
Sponsor/Advisor 1: Ms. Shah,
Sponsor/Advisor 2: Mr. Yegizbayev,
Requirements: Compete and Payments
Meetings: Thursdays
Purpose: The Technology Student Association (TSA) enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intra-curricular activities, competitions, and related programs.
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Vex Robotics
Sponsor/Advisor: Dr. Paytakov
Requirements: Join TSA, have passion in Robotics and Engineering
Meetings: Thursdays
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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3D Printing/S.T.A.R.S.
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Shah
Requirements: Join TSA, have passion in Robotics and Engineering
Meetings: Thursdays
Purpose: A variety of processes, equipment, and materials are used in the production of a three-dimensional object via additive manufacturing. 3D printing is also known as additive manufacturing, therefore the numerous available 3D printing process tend to be additive in nature with a few key differences in the technologies and the materials used in this process.
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Athletics
- Basketball Varsity Boys
- Basketball Junior Varsity Boys
- Basketball Varsity Girls
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Esports
- Football
- Soccer Varsity Boy
- Soccer Varsity Girls
- Track and Field
- Volleyball Girls
Basketball Varsity Boys
Basketball Junior Varsity Boys
Basketball Varsity Girls
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Esports
Football
Soccer Varsity Boy
Soccer Varsity Girls
Track and Field
Volleyball Girls
Mentoring & Organizations
- CRLP - Sevinc
- Nation Honor Society (NHS)
- Service Leadership Society
- Student Counsil
- Key Club
- UNICEF
- Senior Committee
CRLP - Sevinc
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Sevinc
Requirements:
Meetings: Thursdays
Purpose: The mission of this program is to provide academic and social opportunities to prepare students in quest of higher education. With this program they can develop team work skills which is important to real world experiences that they will face outside of high-school.
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Nation Honor Society (NHS)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Habibe Agdeniz
Requirements:
Attending 10th, 11th, 12th grade in the educational year, encouraged to apply
Maintaining a 3.70 unweighted cumulative GPA
Completing at least one semester in the current school.
Demonstrating commitment on leadership, service and character.
Applications will be received by the faculty members of our school.
Once you get admitted;
Attending the meetings and events is required. More then 2 unexcused absence will result in probation and leading to expulsion of the membership.
At least 10 Volunteering hours should be completed in the year of membership.
Members will be assigned with Individual Service Project that they require finishing at the designated deadline.
Meetings: Tuesdays, 4 pm to 5 pm
Purpose:
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.
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Service Leadership Society
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Kabani
Requirements:
Meetings:
Purpose:
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 Counsil
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Richardson
Requirements:
- GPA Requirement of at least 3.5 (Weighted)
- Counselor Approval
- Recommendations from 2 Core Subject Teachers
- Previous leadership experience (Preferred)
- Essay (Short Answers)
Meetings: Mondays
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.
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Key Club
Sponsor/Advisor 1: Ms. Aykac
Sponsor/Advisor 2: Ms. Ahmed
Requirements: Signup and Pay
Meetings: Mondays
Purpose: Key Club is a student-led, high school organization. Our members make the world a better place through service. In doing so, we grow as individuals and as leaders by answering the call to lead, summoning the courage to engage and developing the heart to serve. Key Club is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.
UNICEF
Senior Committee
Curricular Clubs
Club 1
- Book Club
- CCMA/Hylex
- Debate
- Junior Achievement
- Insight Club
- Music Orchestra -Keller
- Music Orchestra - Lovett
- Mustang Ambassador Committee (MAC)
- Yearbook
- New Panel
- New Panel
Book Club
CCMA/Hylex
Debate
Junior Achievement
Insight Club
Music Orchestra -Keller
Music Orchestra - Lovett
Mustang Ambassador Committee (MAC)
Yearbook
New Panel
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Aykac
Requirements: Students need to meet with Ms. Aykac once a week to work on the competition materials. (There are 5 different categories and the teacher will go over the guidebooks and train the students 1-1 during the meeting)
Meetings: During the advisory and after school according to students' schedule.
Purpose: n order to encourage Turkish as a Second Language Learners to be more fluent and proficient in Turkish language and gain better understanding of Turkish culture, HPS LOTE Turkish Department is gladly arranging the Annual Turkish Speech Contest and Performing Art Contest. There are 5 categories, Level 1, Level 2, Video Contest, Singing and Poetry