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Specials & Extracurricular 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.

Specials

Student playing basketball PE
Technology
Visual Arts
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Electives

Student dancing PE
Visual Arts

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

In addition to specials and electives, Apex Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: Moral Focus Programs.

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Technology

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

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

4th - 8th Grade

Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

5th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Mentoring Club (Boys)
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3rd - 5th Grade

Art Club
STEM Club (4-5)
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6th - 8th Grade

Art Club
STEM Club (6)
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"The teachers keep you well informed on how your student is doing. They really care about their students and them succeeding."

- Apex Academy Parent

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Events

Apex Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:

  • Back-to-School Bash
  • Black Excellence Career Expo
  • Black History Wax Museum
  • Building Better Readers
  • Easter Egg Hunt
  • Family Game Nights
  • Friendsgiving
  • Juneteenth Celebration
  • Seasonal Dances
  • Talent Show
  • Toys for Student Holiday Event
  • Trunk or Treat

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Cleveland Zoo
Patterson Farm
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3rd - 5th Grade

Great Lakes Science Center
United Skates of America
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6th - 8th Grade

Cleveland Metro Parks Outreach Program
Great Lakes Science Center
Great Lakes Theater
Natural History Museum
United Skates of America
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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