Academic Competitions
- FIRST TECH CHALLENGE
- FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION
- VEX
- DRONE COMP
- JUNIOR SCIENCE
- AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
- 3D PRINTING CONTEST
- HOSA
- District-approved academic competitions (Turkish)
FIRST TECH CHALLENGE
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.Yagli
Requirements: Pay Fee
Meetings: Monday
Grade Level: 9-12th
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
FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.Yagli
Requirements: Pay Fee
Meetings: Thursday
Grade Level: 9-12
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
VEX
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.Taskin
Requirements: Pay Fee
Meetings: Monday
Grade Level: 9-12
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
DRONE COMP
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.Asiret
Requirements: Pay Fee
Meetings: Thursday
Grade Level: 9-12
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!
JUNIOR SCIENCE
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.Jivishov
Requirements: Pay Fee
Meetings: Thursday
Grade Level: 9-12
Purpose: Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS), the premier showcase for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) research by high school students.JSHS is sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) and administered by the National Science Teaching Association. This year’s National JSHS event was hosted by the Department of the U.S. Navy
AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.Killic
Requirements: Pay Fee
Meetings: Tuesday
Grade Level: 9-12
Purpose: The MAA’s American Mathematics Competitions (MAA AMC) program leads the nation in strengthening the mathematical capabilities of the next generation of problem-solvers. Through classroom resources and friendly competition, the MAA AMC program helps America’s educators identify talent and foster a love of mathematics. The MAA AMC program positively impacts the analytical skills needed for future careers in an innovative society.
3D PRINTING CONTEST
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.Asiret
Requirements: Pay Fee
Meetings: Tuesday
Grade Level: 9-12
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.
HOSA
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms.Dilek
Requirements: Pay Fee
Meetings: Monday
Grade Level: 9-12
Purpose: 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.
District-approved academic competitions (Turkish)
Athletics
- BOYS VOLLEYBALL VARSITY
- BOYS VOLLEYBALL JUNIOR VARSITY
- BOYS BASKETBALL VARSITY
- BOYS BASKETBALL JUNIOR VARSITY
- BOYS SOCCER
- BOYS/GIRLS TENNIS VARSITY
- TRACK & FIELD
- CROSS-COUNTRY
- GIRLS VOLLEYBALL VARSITY
- GIRLS VOLLEYBALL JUNIOR VARSITY
- GIRLS SOCCER
BOYS VOLLEYBALL VARSITY
BOYS VOLLEYBALL JUNIOR VARSITY
BOYS BASKETBALL VARSITY
BOYS BASKETBALL JUNIOR VARSITY
BOYS SOCCER
BOYS/GIRLS TENNIS VARSITY
TRACK & FIELD
CROSS-COUNTRY
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL VARSITY
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL JUNIOR VARSITY
GIRLS SOCCER
Mentoring & Organizations
SLS
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.Nichols
Requirements: Pay Fee
Meetings: Tuesday
Grade Level: 9-12
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.
STUCO
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Porter
Requirements: Pay Fee
Meetings: Monday
Grade Level: 9-12
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.
NHS
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms.Escamilla
Requirements: Pay Fee
Meetings: Thursday
Grade Level: 9-12
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.
Curricular Clubs
SAT PREP
CREATIVE WRITING
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.Fyffe
Requirements: Pay fee
Meetings: Tuesday
Grade Level: 9-12
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.
ART
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms.Vela
Requirements: Pay fee
Meetings: Monday
Grade Level: 9-12
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.
YEARBOOK CLUB
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms.Bahr
Requirements: Pay fee
Meetings: Thursday
Grade Level: 9-12
Purpose: 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.