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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Bennett Venture 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, Bennett Venture Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: Advanced Learning Program, college visits, high school visits, Moral Focus assemblies, and peer mentoring.

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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

Volleyball

Volleyball

5th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Art Club
Girls on the Run
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3rd - 5th Grade

Art Club
Girls on the Run
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6th - 8th Grade

Art Club
Girls on the Run
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What Bennett Venture Academy Parents Are Saying

"My son loves his teachers and has made great friends!"

- Bennett Venture Academy Parent

 

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Events

Bennett Venture Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
  • Back-to-School Event
  • Book Fair
  • Gingerbread House Event
  • Graduation (K & 8)
  • Thanksgiving Craft with Your Scholar
  • Trunk or Treat

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Imagination Station
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3rd - 5th Grade

Imagination Station
Valentine Theatre
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6th - 8th Grade

Overnight Camping Trip to Camp Michindoh
Sporting Events
Washington DC (8)
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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