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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School, 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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Music
PE
Rosetta Stone
Tech Apps & Coding
Visual Arts

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

In addition to specials and electives, Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School also offers other in-school program activities such as: Black History Programs, Book Buddy Program, college tours, high school placement assistance, high school visits, middle school mentors, oliver scholars, student ambassadors, and Student Safety team.

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Technology

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

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

3rd - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Soccer

Soccer

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Boys

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Basketball Club
Boxing Club (1-2)
Dancing Club
PSA Athletic Program
Tech Club
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3rd - 5th Grade

Basketball Club
Boxing Club
​Dancing Club
Drama
PSA Athletic Program
Tech Club
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6th - 8th Grade

Basketball Club
Boxing Club
​Dancing Club
Drama
PSA Athletic Program
Tech Club
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Events

Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:

  • Art Fair
  • Author Visits
  • Back to School Jam
  • Book Fair
  • Career Day
  • Community Events
  • Community Pantry
  • Community Resource Fairs
  • Concerts
  • Dean's List Honor's Night
  • Eyes On Education
  • High School Fair
  • School Carnival
  • Smiles, NY
  • Seasonal Dances
  • Student Dances
  • Student Performances

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
Fire Department
Green Meadows Farm
Hall of Science
Museum of Math
Museum of Natural History
Robotics Factory
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3rd - 5th Grade

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
Brooklyn's Children Museum
Hall of Science
Project Green Reach
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6th - 8th Grade

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
DNA Lab
Dorney Park
Six Flags
Weeksville
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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