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Grade Level:  6th-8th

Purpose:  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.

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Grade Level:  9th-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

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Grade Level:  PrK-12th

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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Grade Level:  PrK-12th

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!

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Grade Level:  PrK-12th

Purpose:  Most countries have regional science fairs in which interested students can freely participate. Winners of these regional fairs send students to national fairs such as ISEF[5] and CWSF. National science fairs typically send winners to international fairs such as ISEF (which is a national and an international science fair) and EUCYS.

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Grade Level:  PrK-12th

Purpose:  The University Interscholastic League, the main governing body for academic, athletic, and music competition among public schools in the U.S. state of Texas, sanctions many events for students in grades 2 to 12.

Competition in grades 2–8 is limited to district only. Competition in grades 9–12 advances (in most cases) from district to region to state.

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Sponsor/Advisor:  Neri Hernendez

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Grade Level:  9th-12th

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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Sponsor/Advisor:  Velmarie Osorio

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Grade Level:  6th-12th

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.

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Grade Level:  6th-12th

Purpose:  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.

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Sponsor/Advisor:  Brittany Mendez

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Grade Level:  6th-12th

Purpose:  SeaPerch is a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), a competition, and a community. Our program guides students on building an underwater robot while supplying educators with the tools and training to help them through the process.

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Grade Level:  6th-12th

Purpose:  The annual theme is usually a phrase ending with "in history" and is often an alliteration, such as, "Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History." The theme frames students’ research within a historical theme. The theme is chosen for the broad application to world, national, or state history and its relevance to ancient history or to the more recent past. The 2020 theme was Breaking Barriers in History," and the 2021 theme is Communication in History: The Key to Understanding. "The intentional selection of the theme for the National History Day Contest is to provide an opportunity for students to push past the antiquated view of history as mere facts and dates and drill down into historical content to develop perspective and understanding

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Grade Level:  9th-12th

Purpose:  Regional Competition

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Grade Level: High School Boys

Purpose:  Basketball is available for all students who have the desire to compete in winter season.

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Grade Level: High School Girls

Purpose:  Basketball is available for all students who have the desire to compete in winter season.

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Grade Level: Middle School Boys

Purpose:  Basketball is available for all students who have the desire to compete in winter season.

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Grade Level: High School Girls

Purpose:  Volleyball is available for all students who have the desire to compete in fall season.

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Grade Level: Middle School Girls

Purpose:  Volleyball is available for all students who have the desire to compete in fall season.

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Sponsor/Advisor:  Mario Gonzalez

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Grade Level: High School Girls

Purpose:  Soccer is available for all students who have the desire to compete in winter season.

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Grade Level: High School Boys

Purpose:  Soccer is available for all students who have the desire to compete in winter season.

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Sponsor/Advisor:  Mario Gonzalez

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Grade Level: Middle School Girls

Purpose:  Soccer is available for all students who have the desire to compete in winter season.

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Grade Level: Middle School Boys

Purpose:  Soccer is available for all students who have the desire to compete in winter season.

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Grade Level:  4th-12th

Purpose:  Esports are available for all students who have the desire to compete in Fall/winter/spring season.

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Grade Level:  4th-12th

Purpose:  Baseball is available for all students who have the desire to compete in spring season.

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Grade Level:  4th-12th

Purpose:  Cross county is available for all students who have the desire to compete in fall season.

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Grade Level:  4th-12th

Purpose:  Track & Field is available for all students who have the desire to compete in spring season.

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Sponsor/Advisor:  Monica Tobias

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Grade Level:  4th-12th

Purpose:  Cheerleading is available for all students who have the desire to compete in fall season.

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Grade Level:  4th-12th

Purpose:  Baseball is available for all students who have the desire to compete in spring season.

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Grade Level:  6th-12th

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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Grade Level: PrK-12th

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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Grade Level: 6th-12th

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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Sponsor/Advisor:  James Torres

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Grade Level:  9th-12th

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.

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Sponsor/Advisor:  Art Teacher -TBD

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Grade Level: PrK-8th

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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Sponsor/Advisor:  Jessica M. Garcia

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Grade Level: PrK-12th

Purpose:  Book discussion club, a group of people who meet to discuss a book or books that they have read. Literature circle, a group of students who meet in a classroom to discuss a book or books that they have read.

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Sponsor/Advisor:  Guler Sarihan

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Grade Level: PrK-12th

Purpose:  This club aim to provide platform to students for the development of Communication Skills, to enhance students' language knowledge other than English, to help them to gain language skills through different activities.

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Grade Level:  PrK-12th

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.

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Grade Level: PrK-8th

Purpose:  Gaming club is an opportunity for students to socialize and have fun together based on their hobby of playing video games. Students will have an opportunity to play multi and single player games, and spend time discussing gaming strategies and preferences.

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Sponsor/Advisor:  Rafael Salinas

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Grade Level:  PrK-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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Sponsor/Advisor:  Serdar Mamiyev

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Grade Level:  9th-12th

Purpose:  This club is for preparation to SAT exam, make more practices, ensure that students develop a deep understanding of all relevant material to get a better score.

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Sponsor/Advisor:  Ruby Gonzalez

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Grade Level:  PrK-8th

Purpose:  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.

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Sponsor/Advisor:  Yunus Emre Dagli

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Grade Level:  PrK-8th

Purpose:  This club teach kids how to follow a recipe. Students will learn to measure, cut, chop, and prepare meals. They learn how to save money at the grocery store and how to shop.

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