After School Academy

Academic Competitions
- American Mathematics Competition (AMC)
- Cyber Patriot's National Youth Cyber Defense
- DECA Competitions
- Drone Competition
- Drone Competition Club
- First Tech Challenge Robotics (FTC)
- HOSA
- Science Fair Competitions
- Science Fair Competitions
- Science Fair Competitions
- Spanish Spelling Bee
- Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC)
- Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC)
- TSA Competitions
- TSA Competitions
- VEX Robotics
American Mathematics Competition (AMC)
Sponsor/Advisor: Jose Flores
Requirements: Interest in Mathematics, Commitment, Good Academic Standing
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
The Math League Club provides students with the opportunity to develop and enhance their mathematical skills through challenging competitions at regional, state, and national levels. Math League offers a series of competitions where students solve complex math problems, ranging from algebra and geometry to calculus and number theory. By participating in the Math League, students can improve their critical thinking, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning abilities. The club is designed to foster a passion for mathematics, encourage collaboration, and prepare students for success in higher-level mathematics and STEM-related fields.
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Cyber Patriot's National Youth Cyber Defense
Sponsor/Advisor: R Hekimov
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
CyberPatriot is a national youth cyber education program created in the United States to help direct students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. The program was created by the Air Force Association (AFA). It features the annual National Youth Cyber Defense Competition for high school and middle school students. It is similar to its collegiate counterpart, the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC), especially at the CyberPatriot National Finals Competition.
DECA Competitions
Sponsor/Advisor: Cassandra Arzuaga
Requirements: Leadership and Teamwork Skills, Professionalism and Ethics, Interest in Business and Marketing
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is a national organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experiences, DECA helps students develop leadership skills, business acumen, and professional ethics. DECA provides educational and leadership development activities that complement marketing and business education programs, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.
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Drone Competition
Sponsor/Advisor: S Arslan
Requirements: Interest in Drone Technology, Teamwork and Collaboration, Problem - Solving Skills
Meetings: Monday
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
The Drone Club is centered around the Aerial Drone Competition, where students have the opportunity to explore and engage in the growing field of drone technology and autonomous flight. Through this club, students will design, build, and program drones to compete in a series of challenges that test their skills in piloting, precision, and problem-solving. These competitions focus not only on flying abilities but also on teamwork, engineering principles, and programming skills. The club provides a hands-on experience with drone systems, encouraging students to develop a deeper understanding of robotics and autonomous
Drone Competition Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Gebre Weldeslase
Requirements: Interest in Drone Technology, Teamwork and Collaboration, Problem - Solving Skills
Meetings: Monday
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
The Drone Club is centered around the Aerial Drone Competition, where students have the opportunity to explore and engage in the growing field of drone technology and autonomous flight. Through this club, students will design, build, and program drones to compete in a series of challenges that test their skills in piloting, precision, and problem-solving. These competitions focus not only on flying abilities but also on teamwork, engineering principles, and programming skills. The club provides a hands-on experience with drone systems, encouraging students to develop a deeper understanding of robotics and autonomous control.
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First Tech Challenge Robotics (FTC)
Sponsor/Advisor: Eric Orozco
Requirements: Commitment, Teamwork, Willingness to learn.
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th Grade
The FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) Robotics Club offers students the opportunity to dive into the world of competitive robotics. In this club, students will work in teams to design, build, and program robots to compete in regional and national competitions. Participants will develop critical skills in engineering, coding, and problem-solving, while fostering teamwork and innovation. The club is open to students of all skill levels, and provides a hands-on experience with real-world STEM applications through the exciting challenges of the FIRST Tech Challenge program.
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HOSA
Sponsor/Advisor: M. Martinez
Requirements: Commitment, Teamwork, Leadership
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th Grade
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.
Science Fair Competitions
Sponsor/Advisor: Maria Martinez
Requirements: Research Skills, Commitment, Academic Standing
Meetings: For schedule details, please contact the sponsor directly.
Grade Level: 9th-12th
The Biomedical category in the Science Fair Club focuses on exploring advancements and innovations in medical science, health technologies, and biological systems related to human health. Students participating in this category will conduct research on topics such as medical devices, disease prevention, diagnostics, biotechnology, or human physiology. Projects may include designing experiments, developing prototypes, or investigating biomedical challenges aimed at improving health and wellness. This category encourages students to apply scientific principles to real-world medical problems, fostering a deeper understanding of how science impacts human health and medical care. Ideal for students passionate about medicine, biology, and healthcare innovation.
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Science Fair Competitions
Sponsor/Advisor: Rosario Garza
Requirements: Research Skill, Teamwork, Academic Standing, Commitment.
Meetings: For schedule details, please contact the sponsor directly.
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
The Biology category in the Science Fair Club offers students the chance to explore life sciences through hands-on research and experimentation. This category covers a wide range of biological fields, including genetics, ecology, microbiology, botany, and zoology. Students will design experiments to study living organisms, their environments, and biological processes, from understanding how ecosystems function to exploring the molecular mechanisms within cells. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biological research while honing skills in observation, analysis, and the scientific method. This category is ideal for students passionate about understanding the natural world and its complex systems.
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Science Fair Competitions
Sponsor/Advisor: G. Torres
Requirements: Laboratory Skills, Teamwork, Interest in Chemistry
Meetings: For schedule details, please contact the teacher directly.
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
The Chemistry category in the Science Fair allows high school students to explore the fascinating world of matter and its interactions. This category covers a broad range of topics such as chemical reactions, thermodynamics, organic chemistry, and materials science. Students will design experiments to study chemical processes, properties, and behaviors, ranging from everyday chemical reactions to complex molecular structures. Projects can include exploring energy changes in reactions, developing new materials, or investigating environmental chemistry issues. This category encourages analytical thinking, hands-on experimentation, and problem-solving skills, making it perfect for students with a passion for understanding the chemical foundations of the world around us.
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Spanish Spelling Bee
Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC)
Sponsor/Advisor: Gebre Weldeslase
Requirements: Commitment, Teamwork, Leadership
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
The Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) is an annual American model rocketry competition for students in grades six to 12 sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association and the National Association of Rocketry.
Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC)
Sponsor/Advisor: S Arslan
Requirements: Commitment, Teamwork, Leadership
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
The Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) is an annual American model rocketry competition for students in grades six to 12 sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association and the National Association of Rocketry.
TSA Competitions
Sponsor/Advisor: A. Martinez
Requirements: Commitment, Teamwork, Willingness to learn.
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th Grade
All TSA competitions are correlated with national science, technology, engineering and mathematics and business standards. Expert judging by technology educators and industry representatives inspires the best from participants. Sample middle school events include Biotechnology Issues, Career Prep, Video Game Design, and Inventions and Innovations. High school events include Animatronics, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Dragster Design, Promotional Design, System Control Technology, Flight Endurance, Software Development, and Webmaster.
TSA Competitions
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr. Kurbanbae
Requirements: Commitment, Teamwork, Willingness to learn.
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th Grade
All TSA competitions are correlated with national science, technology, engineering and mathematics and business standards. Expert judging by technology educators and industry representatives inspires the best from participants. Sample middle school events include Biotechnology Issues, Career Prep, Video Game Design, and Inventions and Innovations. High school events include Animatronics, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Dragster Design, Promotional Design, System Control Technology, Flight Endurance, Software Development, and Webmaster.
VEX Robotics
Athletics
- Basketball Girls
- Basketball Boys
- Cross Country Boys Junior Varsity
- Cross Country Boys Varsity
- Cross Country Girls Junior Varsity
- Cross Country Girls Varsity
- Esports
- Track & Field-High School Boys Varsity
- Volleyball-High School Girls
- Track & Field-High School Boys Junior Varsity
- Esports
Basketball Girls
Sponsor/Advisor: Francisco Figueroa
Requirements: Attendance and Punctuality, Teamwork and Sportsmanship, Code of Conduct, Tryouts
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 9 to 12
The High School Girls' Basketball Team provides students the opportunity to compete in basketball at the high school level, focusing on athletic skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Basketball is available to students who have the desire to compete in winter season.
Basketball Boys
Sponsor/Advisor: Alvaro Arriaga
Requirements: Attendance and Punctuality, Teamwork and Sportsmanship, Code of Conduct, Tryouts
Meetings: Monday
Grade Level: 9 to 12
The High School Boys' Basketball Team provides students the opportunity to compete in basketball at the high school level, focusing on athletic skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Basketball is available to students who have the desire to compete in winter season.
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Cross Country Boys Junior Varsity
Coach: Francisco Figueroa
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
Cross country is an endurance-based, individual and team sport where runners compete in races across varied terrain, such as fields, trails, and hills. The team trains regularly to improve stamina, speed, and race strategies. The focus is on building both individual fitness and team unity, with runners developing key skills such as pace management, stamina, speed, and mental toughness. Success in cross country relies on personal performance as well as the collective effort of the team. By supporting each other and pushing through challenges, runners aim to achieve their best times and help their team succeed in races. Cross country is available in the fall.
Cross Country Boys Varsity
Coach: Francisco Figueroa
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
Cross country is an endurance-based, individual and team sport where runners compete in races across varied terrain, such as fields, trails, and hills. The team trains regularly to improve stamina, speed, and race strategies. The focus is on building both individual fitness and team unity, with runners developing key skills such as pace management, stamina, speed, and mental toughness. Success in cross country relies on personal performance as well as the collective effort of the team. By supporting each other and pushing through challenges, runners aim to achieve their best times and help their team succeed in races. Cross country is available in the fall.
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Cross Country Girls Junior Varsity
Coach: Francisco Figueroa
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
Cross country is an endurance-based, individual and team sport where runners compete in races across varied terrain, such as fields, trails, and hills. The team trains regularly to improve stamina, speed, and race strategies. The focus is on building both individual fitness and team unity, with runners developing key skills such as pace management, stamina, speed, and mental toughness. Success in cross country relies on personal performance as well as the collective effort of the team. By supporting each other and pushing through challenges, runners aim to achieve their best times and help their team succeed in races. Cross country is available in the fall.
Cross Country Girls Varsity
Coach: Francisco Figueroa
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
Cross country is an endurance-based, individual and team sport where runners compete in races across varied terrain, such as fields, trails, and hills. The team trains regularly to improve stamina, speed, and race strategies. The focus is on building both individual fitness and team unity, with runners developing key skills such as pace management, stamina, speed, and mental toughness. Success in cross country relies on personal performance as well as the collective effort of the team. By supporting each other and pushing through challenges, runners aim to achieve their best times and help their team succeed in races. Cross country is available in the fall.
Esports
Sponsor/Advisor: Ezdra Mares
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
Esports is a competitive, team-based activity where players work together to compete in online video game tournaments. Teams practice regularly to improve their skills, develop strategies, and enhance coordination. The focus is on building teamwork, communication, and individual abilities in areas such as game mechanics, strategy, reaction time, coordination, and team tactics. Success in esports relies on both individual performance and effective collaboration with teammates to outsmart and outplay the opposing team. Through continuous practice and teamwork, players aim to win matches, tournaments, and achieve success in the competitive esports scene. Esports is available in the fall, winter, and spring.
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Track & Field-High School Boys Varsity
Volleyball-High School Girls
Track & Field-High School Boys Junior Varsity
Esports
Mentoring & Organizations
CRLP
Sponsor/Advisor: Elida Saldivar
Meetings: Monday and Tuesday
Grade Level: 9th to 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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CRLP
Sponsor/Advisor: Sergio Ortega
Meetings: Mondays and Thursdays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th Grad
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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CRLP
Sponsor/Advisor: Eric Orozco
Meetings: Tuesday
Grade Level: 9th to 12th Grade
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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CRLP
Sponsor/Advisor: G. Weldeslase
Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
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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CRLP
Sponsor/Advisor: G. Torres
Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Grade Level: 12th
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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CRLP
Sponsor/Advisor: R. Hekimov
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 12th
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.
CRLP
Sponsor/Advisor: S. Arslan
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th Grade
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.
CRLP
Key Club
Sponsor/Advisor: A. Flores
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
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.
NHS
Sponsor/Advisor: M. Lopez
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 10th to 12th
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: L. Salinas
Meetings: Monday
Grade Level: 9th to 12th Grade
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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Student Council
Sponsor/Advisor: J. Macias
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
Student Council is a student-led organization that represents the student body in schools. It provides opportunities for students to develop leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Members work to improve the school community by organizing events, planning activities, and advocating for student needs. They also help make decisions at their school, support charity drives, and create a positive school environment. Being part of Student Council gives students the chance to be leaders, voice opinions, and make a difference in their school.
Curricular Clubs
- American Sign Language (LOTE) Club
- Biomedical (Medical) Club
- Book Club
- Digital Media Club
- Medical Club
- Forensic Science (STEM) Club
- Guitar (Music) Club
- Math Club
- Newspaper Club
- Programs of Study Club
- Rondalla (Music) Club
- Spanish (LOTE) Club
- STEM Club
- STEM Club
- Medical Club
- LOTE Spanish Spelling Club
American Sign Language (LOTE) Club
Biomedical (Medical) Club
Book Club
Digital Media Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Dania Lopez
Meetings: Thursdays
Grade Level: 9th to 12th
Media Club engages students who exhibit interest and talent in photography, filming and handling PA equipment. Students are given the opportunity to develop their skills through training programs such as video editing, short film projects, photography courses, exhibitions, field trips and competitions.
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Medical Club
Sponsor/Advisor: M. Martinez
Meetings: Tuesday
Grade Level: 9th-12th
A student organization for anyone interested in healthcare, medicine, and biomedical science. In this club, students explore real-world medical topics, practice hands-on laboratory skills, participate in community service, and learn about careers in the health sciences.
Forensic Science (STEM) Club
Guitar (Music) Club
Math Club
Newspaper Club
Sponsor/Advisor: D. Lopez
Meetings: Tuesdays
Grade Level: 9th-12th
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.
Programs of Study Club
Rondalla (Music) Club
Spanish (LOTE) Club
STEM Club
Sponsor/Advisor: G Torres
Meetings: Thursday
Grade Level: 9-12
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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STEM Club
Medical Club
LOTE Spanish Spelling Club
Sponsor/Advisor: A. Hernandez
Meetings: Mondays
Grade Level: 9th-12th
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. Students will compete in a Spanish Spelling bee.
