Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Excel Charter 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.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Excel Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- School Service Project
- Student Ambassadors
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Bowling
6th - 8th Grade
Boys
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Ultimate Frisbee
4th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
"Excel is diverse and has great teachers and leaders. We love the work the athletic director is doing and our kids have enjoyed the sports programs."
- Excel Charter Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Girls on the Run (4th & 5th)
- House Teams (6th-8th)
Events
- Book Fair
- Community Events
- Concerts
- Parade of Nations
- Veterans Day Assembly
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Y5-2nd Grade: Blandford Nature Center, Critter Barn, Fire Station, Frederik Meijer Gardens, Symphony, Hoffmaster State Park
- 3rd-5th Grade: Blandford Nature Center, Camp Pendalouan, John Ball Zoo, State Capitol, Symphony
- 6th-8th Grade: Base Camp, Grand Valley State University, Macinac Island, Michigan's Adventure, Rockford Scavenger Hunt
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.