After School Academy

Sponsor/Advisor: Mamatova

Requirements: Collaboration with team members/Open to challenges

Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:30 PM

Grade Level: 5th-6th

Room: F125

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: Dogan & Aslantas

Requirements: Interest in Robotics

Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:30 PM

Grade Level: 5th-6th Grade

Room: A101

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

Sponsor/Advisor: Anusha

Requirements: Interest in robotics

Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:30 PM

Grade Level:5th-6th Grade

Room: Makerspace

Purpose:

 FLL) is a global robotics program for students ages 4-16 that introduces them to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through fun, hands-on learning.

Sponsor/Advisor: Reyes

Requirements: Collaboration with team members

Meetings: TBD

Grade Level: 6th Grade

Room:  G101

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.

Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Stetson and Ms. Skirek

Requirements: In good standing with academics and discipline

Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20pm-4:15pm

Grade Level:  5th-6th

Purpose: To help lead the student body in making the best decisions for their fellow students and campus

Sponsor/Advisor: Torello

Requirements: 

Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: K-2nd Grade

Room:  A102

Purpose:

A LEGO Club is a group activity that fosters creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in children through hands-on building with LEGO bricks

Sponsor/Advisor: Roberts

Requirements: 

Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: K-2nd Grade

Room: F118

Purpose:

A LEGO Club is a group activity that fosters creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in children through hands-on building with LEGO bricks

Sponsor/Advisor: Thallam

Requirements: 

Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: K-2nd Grade

Room: A111

Purpose:
The purpose of the Board Game Club is to provide students with the chance to experience a fun and relaxing time playing board games, during which time they will be able to work on strengthening strategies and developing relationships

Sponsor/Advisor: Clough

Requirements: 

Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 1st-3rd Grade

Room: D106

Purpose:

In this exciting club, elementary students will discover their inner strengths and learn to use them for good, just like real superheroes. We'll embark on a thrilling adventure of imagination, teamwork, and Character development, all within a fun and supportive environment.

Sponsor/Advisor:  Rzepka

Requirements: 

Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: K-2nd Grade

Room: D127

Purpose:
In this club, you'll learn the fun and engaging techniques of directed drawing to create amazing retro cartoon characters and scenes, step-by-step. You'll boost your creativity, sharpen your drawing skills, and discover the joy of capturing the playful spirit of retro animation.

Sponsor/Advisor: Long

Requirements: 

Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 3rd-5th Grade

Room: D100

Purpose:
In this club, you'll learn the fun and engaging techniques of directed drawing to create amazing retro cartoon characters and scenes, step-by-step. You'll boost your creativity, sharpen your drawing skills, and discover the joy of capturing the playful spirit of retro animation.

Sponsor/Advisor: Abeyta

Requirements: 

Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 4th-6th Grade

Room: F112

Purpose:

Chess club combines educational and social activities.Members come to play, to learn, to teach, and to get together with friends and make new ones.

Sponsor/Advisor: Johnson 

Requirements: 

Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 4th-6th Grade

Room: F103

Purpose:
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.

Sponsor/Advisor: Chappell

Requirements: 

Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 4th-5th Grade

Room: C114

Purpose:
 A theater club in an elementary school setting is an extracurricular activity where students explore the performing arts, developing skills in acting, singing, and dancing

Sponsor/Advisor: Gacayan

Requirements: 

Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: K-2nd Grade

Room: F120

Purpose:

Arts and Crafts Club provides a fun and engaging environment for children to explore their creativity and develop fine motor skills.

Sponsor/Advisor: Blair

Requirements: 

Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 PM 

Grade Level: 5th-6th Grade

Room: G103

Purpose:
Spelling bee is a competition based club 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: Quintanilla

Requirements: 

Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 PM 

Grade Level: 1st-3rd Grade

Room: D102

Purpose:
This is a club where students share their thoughts on books and more with like-mind people

Sponsor/Advisor: Fryar

Requirements: 

Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 1st-3rd Grade

Room: GYM

Purpose:
Students will practice the fundamentals of passing and dribbling,(possibly) shooting, and learn basic principles of positions and defense.   Mr. Fryar knows what is needed to get young students ready for YMCA or community leagues.

Sponsor/Advisor: Jaloudi

Requirements: 

Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 3rd-5th Grade

Room: D124

Purpose:
An origami club is a group focused on the Japanese art of paper folding, offering a space for learning, community, and creative expression.

Sponsor/Advisor: Gallegos

Requirements: 

Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 3rd-6th Grade

Room: D105

Purpose:
A LEGO Club is a group activity that fosters creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in children through hands-on building with LEGO bricks

Sponsor/Advisor: Abeyta

Requirements: 

Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 5th-6th Grade

Room: F112

Purpose:
Strategy board games club for elementary schoolers provides a fun and engaging way for students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and social skills performance.

Sponsor/Advisor: Polat

Requirements: 

Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 PM 

Grade Level: 5th-6th Grade

Room: G111

Purpose:
Learn to crochet: We'll start with the basics, teaching you how to hold the hook, make a slip knot, chain, and master simple stitches. Students will be guided step-by-step to craft their own adorable animals, characters, and other fun projects using different shapes and techniques.

Sponsor/Advisor: Kitchens 

Requirements: 

Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: K-2nd Grade

Room: D123

Purpose:

This club is a creative space for students. Students will engage in drawing and storytelling activities, fostering imagination, language development, and fine motor skills

Sponsor/Advisor: Guerrero

Requirements: 

Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 4th-6th Grade

Room: F100

Purpose:
Yoga Club provides a playful and engaging way to introduce children to the benefits of yoga, including physical fitness, mindfulness, and stress management.

Sponsor/Advisor: Ray

Requirements: 

Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: K-3rd Grade

Room: A109

Purpose:
A Sign Language club provides a welcoming space for students to learn and practice American Sign Language (ASL)

Sponsor/Advisor: Thompson

Requirements: 

Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: K-2nd Grade

Room: Library

Purpose:
 Participants will build confidence, creativity and collaboration skills through age-appropriate games and interactive activities while learning the foundational elements of theatrical performance.

Sponsor/Advisor: Polat

Requirements: 

Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 6th Grade

Room: G111

Purpose:
 Lote speech club is designed to help students develop their fluency and confidence in speaking in Turkish language.

Sponsor/Advisor: Bartholomae

Requirements: 

Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 4th-6th Grade

Room: G100

Purpose:
Students will learn how to solve a 3x3 Rubik's Cube as well as have access to and work together to learn how to solve other types of cubes and manipulatives

Sponsor/Advisor: Dickson 

Requirements: 

Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:00 PM 

Grade Level: 4th-6th Grade

Room: F121

Purpose:
Competitive/ creative club created to engage students in a common hobby, supporting collaboration, and communication with others.  Learning from peers how to challenge and think using game mentality.

Sponsor/Advisor: Cadirci

Requirements: 

Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 3rd-5th Grade

Room: F102

Purpose:
 The World Cultures & Languages Club will introduce students to different countries, traditions, and basic vocabulary in various languages. It will help students appreciate diversity and develop global awareness.

Sponsor/Advisor: Odom 

Requirements: 

Meetings: Thursdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 5th-6th Grade

Room: GYM

Purpose:

Volleyball club offers a fun and engaging way to learn the fundamentals of volleyball, develop athletic skills, and build teamwork

Sponsor/Advisor: Martinez 

Requirements: 

Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:00 PM 

Grade Level: 4th-6th Grade

Room: Meeting Room

Purpose:
This club helps to develop the skill of effectively communicating ideas to a group of people. It's more than just talking; it's about articulating thoughts clearly, building confidence, and engaging the audience.

Sponsor/Advisor: Garcia

Requirements: 

Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:00 PM 

Grade Level: 4th-6th Grade

Room: G113

Purpose:
This club helps to develop the skill of effectively communicating ideas to a group of people. It's more than just talking; it's about articulating thoughts clearly, building confidence, and engaging the audience.

Sponsor/Advisor: Skirek

Requirements: 

Meetings: Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 PM

Grade Level: 3rd-5th Grade

Room: A103

Purpose:
A puzzle club for elementary students offers a fun and engaging way to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.