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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Aspire 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. 

Specials

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PE
Technology
Visual Arts
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Electives

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PE
Visual Arts

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

In addition to specials and electives, Aspire Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: Black History Programs, mentoring programs, National Junior Honor Society, safety patrol, and student council.

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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

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Dance

Dance

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Girl Scouts
Phoenix Sons & Angels
Readers are Leaders
Robotics
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3rd - 5th Grade

Community Service
Drama (4-5)
Girl Scouts
Phoenix Sons & Angels
Readers are Leaders
​Robotics
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6th - 8th Grade

Community Service
Drama
Girl Scouts
Phoenix Sons & Angels
Readers are Leaders
​Robotics
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"Aspire always has events and other fun things for my kids to participate in, even after school hours."

- Aspire Charter Academy Parent

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Events

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

  • Back-to-School Bash
  • Book Fair
  • Concerts
  • Donuts with Dad
  • Family Learning Nights
  • Family Movie Night
  • Holiday Baskets
  • Muffins with Mom
  • Seasonal Dances
  • Shop with a Trooper
  • Side by Side

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Apple Orchard
Pumpkin Patch
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3rd - 5th Grade

Munster Theater
Museum of Science and Industry
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6th - 8th Grade

Navy Pier
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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