Afterschool Academy

Academic Competitions
Math Kangaroo
Math Counts
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Uguz
Meetings: Thursdays, 3:45-4:40
Grade Level: 5th - 8th
Purpose: The Math Counts is a competitive math club focused on preparing students for the Math Counts Competition Series. This club is designed to engage students in fun, challenging, and creative problem-solving experiences that build both individual mathematical talent and collaborative team skills.
National History Day
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.Wartko
Meetings: Monday 3:20 - 4:00
Grade Level: 6th- 12th
Purpose: National History Day (NHD) is a non-profit which aims to "improve the teaching and learning of history." Its flagship event is an annual competition in which students in grades 6-12 develop presentations about topics in history that interest them.
Science Fair
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.Sahan
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: 6th- 8th
Purpose: Join the Science Fair Club and turn your curiosity into discovery! Students will choose a science topic, develop a research question and hypothesis, conduct experiments, analyze data, and create their own science fair project. Along the way, they’ll strengthen critical-thinking, problem-solving, research, and presentation skills while building confidence and bringing their scientific ideas to life!
Science Fair (6th-12th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Zadeh
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: 6th- 12th
Purpose: Explore your curiosity through hands-on scientific investigation! Students will ask questions, design experiments, collect and analyze data, create projects, and present their discoveries. They’ll also have opportunities to compete in district-wide science fairs and the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH).
Curricular Clubs
- Medical Club
- SAT Prep Math
- SAT Prep Reading
- Book Club (4-5th)
- Book Club (K-3rd)
- Coding Club (5th-8th)
- Arts and Crafts (K-3rd)
- Cinema Club Middle School
- Cinema Club (4th-5th)
- STEM Club
- Yoga Club
- Yearbook Club
- Cinema Club (K-3rd)
- Lego Club
- Math Club
- Creative Writing
- Coding Club High School
- History Book Club
- Gaming Club Middle School
- Cooking Club
- Digital Media Club High School
- Arts and Crafts Middle School
- Spanish Club
- Book Club Middle School
- Digital Media Club Middle School
- Coding Club
- Story Telling Club High School
- CodeHS Code Lab Club
- Maker Space Stem Club
Medical Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms Aibatbek
Meetings: Tuesday 3:45-4:40
Grade Level: 7th-12th
Purpose:
The Medical Club offers a chance to explore the medical field, learn more about health care occupations, and gain new opportunities in the medical field.
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SAT Prep Math
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Topsakal
Meetings: Monday 3:45-4:40
Grade Level: 9th-12th
Purpose:
This club is for preparation for the SAT exam, to ensure that students develop a deep understanding of all relevant material to get a better score.
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SAT Prep Reading
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms.Taylor
Meetings: Thursdays 3:45-4:40
Grade Level: 9th-12th
Purpose:
This club fosters a supportive environment where students explore proven study techniques and trusted resources to improve their English performance on the SAT.
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Book Club (4-5th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Renoj
Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:00
Grade Level: 4-5th
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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Book Club (K-3rd)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms.Medina
Meetings: Mondays 3:20-4:00
Grade Level: Kinder - 3rd
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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Coding Club (5th-8th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Dr.Kalem
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:45-4:40
Grade Level: 5th-8th
Purpose:
The Coding Club provides participating students an opportunity to learn the basics of computer programming in a team setting. The club's main focus is on creating applications, websites, games, stem/steam workshops, and other projects.
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Arts and Crafts (K-3rd)
Cinema Club Middle School
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms.Cerna
Meetings: Thursday, 3:45-4:40
Grade Level: 6th-8th
Purpose:
We’ll be watching a wide variety of movies and diving into fun, thoughtful discussions about what makes them unique and impactful. Each week, we’ll explore different aspects of film, including genres, cinematography, storytelling, acting, and directing. We’ll also look at the deeper themes and messages within the movies, and uncover the stories behind how and why they were made.
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Cinema Club (4th-5th)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms.Uriostegui
Meetings: Tuesday, 3:45-4:40
Grade Level: 4th - 5th
Purpose:
We’ll be watching a wide variety of movies and diving into fun, thoughtful discussions about what makes them unique and impactful. Each week, we’ll explore different aspects of film, including genres, cinematography, storytelling, acting, and directing. We’ll also look at the deeper themes and messages within the movies, and uncover the stories behind how and why they were made.
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STEM Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.Tosun
Meetings: Tuesday 3:20-4:00
Grade Level: 9th-12th
Purpose:
STEM Clubs are a great way to support the curriculum and provide opportunities for young people to have fun, be creative and expand subject knowledge and awareness of the role these subjects have in the world around them.
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Yoga Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Coach Atac
Meetings: Thursday 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: Kinder - 3rd
Purpose:
Yoga Club helps your child improve attention and emotional balance! Classes are fun and interactive activities with yoga stories, including yoga poses, breathing exercises, flexability, and relaxation.
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Yearbook Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms.Thomas
Meetings: Mondays 3:45-4:40
Grade Level: Kinder -5th
Purpose: The yearbook club is a creative and collaborative space where students work together to capture and celebrate the memories, achievements, and spirit of our school community. Whether students have interest in photography, writing, design, or simply a passion for storytelling, there is a role for them on our team.
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Cinema Club (K-3rd)
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms.Cruz
Meetings: Monday 3:20 - 4:00
Grade Level: Kinder - 3rd
Purpose:
Cinema Club provides a space for students at all grade levels to view a wide range of films in a movie-theater-styled setting and to engage in discussion of those films in a casual environment.
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Lego Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Chowdhury
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: 3rd - 5th
Purpose:
In the LEGO Club, students will use their creativity and problem-solving skills to design and build different models. They will complete fun building challenges, experiment with structures and simple machines, and work together on group projects. The club will help students develop teamwork, patience, critical thinking, and engineering skills while having fun.
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Math Club
Creative Writing
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Lu
Meetings: Thursdays 3:20 - 4:00
Grade Level: 6th - 12th
Purpose: In this club, students will have the opportunity to explore and compose a variety of writing genres, including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, scriptwriting, and experimental compositions. Through peer feedback, writing exercises, and collaborative projects, students will develop polished, original works for publication in a school literary magazine.
Coding Club High School
Sponsor/Advisor: Dr. Kalem
Meetings: Mondays 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: 9th - 12th
Purpose: The Coding Club provides participating students an opportunity to learn the basics of computer programming in a team setting. The club's main focus is on creating applications, websites, games, stem/steam workshops, and other projects. Students will learn by coding in Java and Python.
History Book Club
Gaming Club Middle School
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Yigit
Meetings: Mondays 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: 6th - 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.
Cooking Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Bolyskhan
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: 4 - 5th
Purpose: Cooking club teaches 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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Digital Media Club High School
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Celik
Meetings: Mondays 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: 9 - 12th
Purpose: Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator while creating fun and creative digital designs. Students will explore tools, shapes, colors, typography, and simple graphic design techniques while building their own projects. Students can apply to take the certification test at the end of the year.
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Arts and Crafts Middle School
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Macias
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: 6 - 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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Spanish Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Ortega
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: 6 - 12th
Purpose:
Creative Spanish Club is a fun and interactive club where students
explore the Spanish language through games, crafts, music, and
cultural activities. Students will learn basic Spanish vocabulary and
phrases while creating hands-on projects inspired by the rich traditions
of Spanish-speaking countries. No prior Spanish experience is required!
Book Club Middle School
Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Deliktas
Meetings: Thursdays 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: 6 - 8th
Purpose: Students will read carefully selected, age-appropriate books suitable for grades 6–8, participate in group discussions, share perspectives, and complete engaging activities related to the text. All book selections will be reviewed for appropriate content before being introduced to students.
Digital Media Club Middle School
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Durmus
Meetings: Mondays 3:20 - 4:00
Grade Level: 6 - 8th
Purpose: Each week, students will explore the exciting world of digital design using Canva! They will learn new Canva tools and creative techniques while creating fun projects such as posters, bookmarks, flyers, greeting cards, logos, presentations, and more. Students will experiment with colors, fonts, graphics, and templates as they build creativity, problem-solving, and digital design skills. They will also have the opportunity to share their creations, celebrate one another's work, and grow in confidence in a fun, positive, and supportive environment. Canva Creators Club is a wonderful way for students to express their creativity, develop valuable technology skills, and bring their ideas to life through exciting digital designs!
Coding Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr, Segovia
Meetings: Thursdays 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: 9 - 12th
Purpose: Coding Club will concentrate on teaching students Object-Oriented Programming techniques and mastering basic and intermediate levels of programming skills. Students will develop early college level coding skills to prepare them. Coding will be done in python and c++
Story Telling Club High School
Sponsor/Advisor: Dr. K
Meetings: Thursdays 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: 9 - 12th
Purpose: The Storytelling Club introduces students to the essential elements of storytelling, including characters, setting, plot, and creativity. As a project students will explore the stories and history behind the Seven Wonders of the World and use their imagination to bring these remarkable places to life. Through storytelling activities, students will develop their critical-thinking skills while creating their own stories inspired by the Seven Wonders.
CodeHS Code Lab Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Mr.Sahan
Meetings: Thursdays 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: 6th - 8th
Purpose: Join the CodeHS Code Lab Club and explore the exciting world of coding and technology! Students in Grades 6–8 will learn programming concepts, solve coding challenges, practice writing and debugging code, and create their own projects using CodeHS. Along the way, they’ll strengthen problem-solving, creativity, logical thinking, and collaboration skills while building confidence and bringing their ideas to life through code!
Maker Space Stem Club
Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs.Zadeh
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:45 - 4:40
Grade Level: 6th - 12th
Purpose: Explore, design, and create using Maker Space tools! Students can turn their ideas into real projects through 3D modeling, 3D printing, vector drawing, laser cutting, and laser engraving while building problem-solving skills and creativity.
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