Programs & Activities Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Apex 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. Apex Academy offers different student leadership opportunities throughout the year.
Athletics
Basketball
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
4th - 8th Grade
Girls
Volleyball
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
"The teachers keep you well informed on how your student is doing. They really care about their students and them succeeding."
- Apex Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Art Club (3rd-8th)
- Kids in the Kitchen (2nd-4th)
- Mentoring Club (Boys K-8th)
- STEM Club (4th-6th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Back-to-School Bash
- Black Excellence Career Expo
- Black History Wax Museum
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Family Game Nights
- Friendsgiving
- Juneteenth Celebration
- Talent Show
- Toys for Student Holiday Event
- Trunk or Treat
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- K-2nd Grade: Cleveland Zoo, Patterson Farm
- 3rd-5th Grade: Great Lakes Science Center, United Skates of America
- 6th-8th Grade: Cleveland MetroParks Outreach Program, Great Lakes Theater, Natural History Museum
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.