The Houston High School Honors Academy members meet throughout the year for seminars that focus on leadership and character development. Regular attendance at these after school meetings is required.

During their senior year, Honors Academy members will complete a capstone project as a culminating experience. This project will be an academic extension of the student's elective focus or a community based project developed by the senior in collaboration with a mentor. The capstone project has a research, writing, and presentation component to showcase each senior's unique focus and strengths.