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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Burton Glen 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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Visual Arts

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

In addition to specials and electives, Burton Glen Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: college campus tours, 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

5th - 8th Grade

Girls

Flag Football

Flag Football

5th - 6th Grade

Boys

Tackle Football

Tackle Football

7th - 8th Grade

Boys

Track

Track

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

5th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Extracurricular activities are based on volunteer availability. Please call the school office for more information.
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3rd - 5th Grade

Future Men Success Prep (4-5)
Girl Scouts
Girls on the Run (4-5)
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6th - 8th Grade

Community Service
Future Men Success Prep 
​Girl Scouts
Girls on the Run 
Girls Sparkle Pink
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What Burton Glen Charter Academy Parents Are Saying

"Since attending Burton Glen, my child has shown amazing improvement!"

- Burton Glen Charter Academy Parent

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Events

Burton Glen Charter Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
  • Book Fair
  • Community Events
  • Concerts
  • Field Day
  • Parent Appreciation Dinner
  • Seasonal Dances

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Detroit Institute of Art
Impression 5 Science Center
Planetarium
Potter Park
State Capital
Upland Hills
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3rd - 5th Grade

Detroit Institute of Art
Impression 5 Science Center
​Planetarium
Potter Park
State Capital
Upland Hills
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6th - 8th Grade

Detroit Institute of Art
Impression 5 Science Center
​Planetarium
Potter Park
State Capital
Upland Hills
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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