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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Detroit Premier Academy, students can explore their interests, learn new skills, and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. Learn more about what we offer below. 

Specials

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PE
Technology
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Electives

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Language Arts
Life Skills
Math

*Not all electives are available for all grades.
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In-School Programs

In addition to specials and electives, Detroit Premier Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: Black History Programs, college campus tours, math bee, student council, and student lead conferences.

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Technology

We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Art Club
Chess Club
Community Service
Girls Club
Robotics
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3rd - 5th Grade

Art Club
Boys Club (5)
Community Service
Chess Club
Girls Club
​Robotics
Young Ladies Loving Themselves (5)
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6th - 8th Grade

Art Club
Book Club
Boys Club
Community Service
Chess Club
Girls Club
​Robotics
Young Ladies Loving Themselves
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What Detroit Premier Academy Parents Are Saying

"I love the teachers at Detroit Premier, they are doing an amazing job! I also appreciate that they offer tutoring to students who need a little extra help."

- Detroit Premier Academy Parent

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Events

Detroit Premier Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
  • Community Events
  • Family Black History Expo
  • Family Math Night
  • Family Movie Night
  • Family Reading Night
  • Gleaners Food Bank
  • High School Night
  • School Carnival
  • Seasonal Dances

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Cider Mill
Detroit Symphony
Detroit Zoo
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3rd - 5th Grade

5th Grade Camp
Detroit Science Center
Greenfield Village
State Capital (3)
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6th - 8th Grade

JA Finance Park
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NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year

A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.

Learn More About Stanford's Study