After School Academy

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Brown and Ms. Kasson

Requirements: Does not conflict if student has tutoring requirements

Meetings:  TBD, some extended Friday and weekend meetings will be required

Grade Level:  4-8

Purpose: First Lego League introduces science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program. 

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Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Brown

Requirements: Does not conflict with tutorials

Meetings:   TBD, some extended Friday and weekend meetings will be required

Grade Level: 3-8

Purpose: We will follow the Scripps Spelling Bee competition guidelines. A Spelling Bee is a competition in which contestants are asked to spell a broad selection of words with varying degrees of difficulty. Contestants must memorize the spellings of words as written in dictionaries and recite them accordingly. Students are encouraged to try Scripps in the fall and UIL Spelling in the Spring. 

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Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Brown

Requirements: Does not conflict with tutorials if required for student. Students will attend district competition in the Spring. 

Meetings: TBD, some extended Friday and weekend meetings will be required

Grade Level: 4-8

Purpose: The University Interscholastic League, the main governing body for academic competition among public schools in the U.S. state of Texas sanctions district competitions in science for students up to 8th grade.

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Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Brown and Ms. Kasson

Requirements: Does not conflict with tutorials if required for student. Students will attend district competition in the Spring. 

Meetings: TBD, some extended Friday and weekend meetings will be required

Grade Level: 4-8

Purpose: Ready Writing, is a contest that builds upon student writing skills, and helps students refine their writing abilities by learning to write clearly and correctly a paper that is interesting and original.

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Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Wilson

Requirements: Does not conflict with tutorials

Meetings: Tuesdays

Grade Level: 2 - 3

Purpose:  To tell a story, the students must develop skills in listening, thinking and speaking. This contest also allows for the development of creative expression. Students will practice Storytelling all year and compete in the UIL competition in the Spring. 

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Brown and Ms. Kasson

Requirements: Does not conflict with tutorials if required for student. Students will attend district competition in the Spring. 

Meetings: TBD, some extended Friday and weekend meetings will be required

Grade Level: 4-6

Purpose: The focus of the Music Memory contest is an in-depth study of fine pieces of music literature taken from a wide spectrum of music genres to expose students to great composers, their lives and their music

Sponsor/Advisor: Ms. Brown

Requirements: Does not conflict with tutorials if required for student. Students will attend district competition in the Spring. 

Meetings: TBD, some extended Friday and weekend meetings will be required

Grade Level: 4-8

Purpose: The University Interscholastic League (UIL) Spelling and Vocabulary Contest aims to help students develop their vocabulary and learn to use words precisely and effectively.  

Sponsor:  Ms. Brown

Requirements: Does not conflict with tutorials if required for student. Students will attend district competition in the Spring. 

Meetings: TBD, some extended Friday and weekend meetings will be required

Grade Level: Grades 5-8

Purpose:  The University Interscholastic League (UIL)  Dictionary Skills recognizes that thorough knowledge of the dictionary is a way to increase a student's ability to find the information that is needed for classwork as well as everyday living. Students will increase their speed and accuracy in locating word origins and histories, parts of speech, variant spellings, plurals, and the skill of alphabetizing. Students will compete in a competition.

Sponsor:  Ms. Brown

Requirements: Does not conflict with tutorials if required for student. Students will create something using 3D printing technology that assists someone with a disability. 

Meetings: TBD, some extended Friday and weekend meetings will be required

Grade Level: Grades 4-8

Purpose:  Design and make a 3D printed product or prototype that improves the day-to-day life of someone with a disability or the elderly. Then share your story in a video submission for the chance to win amazing prizes. More information about the competition can be found here: https://www.makeablechallenge.com/

Sponsor:  Ms. Brown

Requirements: Does not conflict with tutorials if required for student. Interest in Regional Science Fair should be expressed at the start of the year to ensure students meet high expectations. Projects must be selected and meet all qualifications. 

Meetings: TBD, some extended Friday and weekend meetings will be required

Grade Level: Grades 6-8

Purpose:  Secondary students will create exemplary Science Fair Projects. They will register for and compete in the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair in February. More information about the competition can be found here: https://dallassciencefair.org/

Sponsor/Advisor:  Hildrith

Requirements: Volunteerism; Does not conflict with Tutorials. Student council students will be selected from a pool of interested students and voted on for positions by peers. 

Meetings: Thursdays

Grade Level:  3-5

Purpose:  Students will utilize their skills in leadership, communication, organization, teamwork, problem-solving, conflict resolution, initiative and the ability to listen well by participating in Student Council. Student Council students help with campus activities, beautification projects, events, etc. 

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Sponsor/Advisor:  Muhammad

Requirements: Volunteerism; Willingness to help with activities and events, Does not conflict with tutorials if mandatory

Meetings: Thursday

Grade Level: 6-8

Purpose: Students will utilize their skills in leadership, communication, organization, teamwork, problem-solving, conflict resolution, initiative and the ability to listen well by participating in Student Council.

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Sponsor/Advisor:  TBD

Requirements: Does not conflict with tutorials. 

Meeting: Monday

Grade Level: 6-8

We are awaiting equipment to determine if we will be able to offer this in the Spring. 

Sponsor/Advisor:  Mrs. Lopez

Requirements: Does not conflict with tutorials. 

Meeting: Monday

Grade Level: 6-8

Purpose: Students will enjoy various art lessons and create art projects. Many beautification projects for the school will be completed with the talented artists in this club. Students will paint, craft, draw, and explore famous artists. 

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Sponsor/Advisor:  Ms. Taveras Brown

Requirements: Does not conflict with tutorials

Meetings: Monday

Grade Level: 6-8

Purpose: Secondary students will perform various science experiments to learn about the scientific method. They can also gather feedback on their hypothesis and processes with the science fair projects. Part of this club will include an extensive aviation and flight experiment. 

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Sponsor/Advisor:  Mrs.  Miliotto

Requirements: Does not conflict with tutorials

Meetings: Tuesday

Grade Level: pre-k through 3rd 

Purpose: Students will engage in creative activities, making arts and crafts.

Sponsor/Advisor:  Mrs. Dawson

Requirements: Does not conflict with tutorials

Meetings: Monday

Grade Level: pre-k through 2nd

Purpose:  The students will create and demonstrate skills building with Legos. This will also help build dexterity.