After School Academy
Academic Competitions
VEX Robotics
Sponsor/Advisor: Brandon Gregory
Requirements: 6th-8th grade
Meetings: Mondays
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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Athletics
Mentoring & Organizations
College Readiness Leadership Program
Sponsor/Advisor: Alexis Castaneda/Melanie Luna
Requirements: 6th-8th grade, complete application process and be accepted.
Meetings: Mondays
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 middle school.
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NJHS
Sponsor/Advisor: Abby Deshazo
Requirements: 6th-8th, complete application process and be accepted
Meetings: Tuesdays
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.
Student Council
Sponsor/Advisor: Mark Anthony
Requirements: 6th-8th grade
Meetings: Thursdays
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.
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Curricular Clubs
- Arts and Crafts K-2
- Book Club K-2
- Fitness/Yoga Club K-2
- Arts and Crafts 3-5
- Robotics Club 3-5
- Board Games Club 6-8
- Music Club 6-8
Arts and Crafts K-2
Sponsor/Advisor: Stefanie Alvarado
Requirements: K-2nd
Meetings: Tuesdays
Purpose: 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.
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Book Club K-2
Fitness/Yoga Club K-2
Sponsor/Advisor: Jasmine Samuels
Requirements: Open to all students in K-2
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: K-2
Purpose: 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.
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Arts and Crafts 3-5
Robotics Club 3-5
Sponsor/Advisor: Dehna Richards
Requirements: Open to all 3rd-5th grade
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 3rd-5th
Purpose: The purpose of the robotics club is for students to learn how to code and write commands for robots through play. By programming and controlling robots, students will step into the world of science, acquiring knowledge and skills that will be useful and applicable beyond the classroom.
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Board Games Club 6-8
Sponsor/Advisor: Ellen French
Requirements: Open to all 6th-8th grade
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 6th-8th
Purpose: 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.
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