Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Greensboro 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. Greensboro Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (6th-8th)
- National Junior Honor Society (7th & 8th)
- Leadership Elective (7th & 8th)
Athletics
Baseball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Track
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
"I love the sense of community at Greensboro Academy and the support given to students to live up to their highest potential."
- Greensboro Academy Parent
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- K-2nd Grade: Apple Orchard, Children's Museum, Creature Teacher, Energy and Community Helpers, Fall Pumpkin Patch, Moravian Cookie Factory, Strawberry Patch
- 3rd-5th Grade: Durham Life and Science Museum, Mad Science, Old Salem
- 6th-8th Grade: Betsy Jeff Penn, Washington, D.C.
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Art Club
- Cheer Club
- Chess Club
- Chorus Club
- Dance Club
- Drama Club
- iCode Club
- Jazz Band
- Jump Rope Club
- LEGO Club
- Mad Science Club
- Soccer Shots
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Book Fair
- Family Festivals/Events
- Science Fair
- Seasonal Dances
- Spelling Bee
- Student Performances
- Talent Show
- Visiting Authors
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.