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.
MusicElectives
ChoirComputers-Technology
Language Arts
Life Skills
Math
*Not all electives are available for all grades.
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.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Extracurricular Activities
3rd - 5th Grade
Boys Club (5)
Community Service
Chess Club
Girls Club
​Robotics
Young Ladies Loving Themselves (5)
6th - 8th Grade
Book Club
Boys Club
Community Service
Chess Club
Girls Club
​Robotics
Young Ladies Loving Themselves
"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
Events
- 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
3rd - 5th Grade
Detroit Science Center
Greenfield Village
State Capital (3)
NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
Learn More About Stanford's StudyA 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.