Programs & 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.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Burton Glen Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (6th-8th)
- National Junior Honor Society (6th-8th)
- Safety Patrol (3rd-8th)
- Student Council (6th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
Flag Football
5th - 6th Grade
Boys
Tackle Football
7th - 8th Grade
Boys
Track
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
"Since attending Burton Glen, my child has shown amazing improvement!"
- Burton Glen Charter Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Future Men Success Prep (4th-8th)
- Girls on the Run (4th-8th)
- Girl Scouts (3rd-8th)
- Girls Sparkle Pink (6th-8th)
Events
- Book Fair
- Community Events
- Concerts
- Field Day
- Parent Appreciation Dinner
- Seasonal Dances
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- College Campus Tours
- Detroit Institue of Art
- Impression 5 Science Center
- Mott Middle College Tour
- Planetarium
- Potter Park
- Upland Hills
- State Capitol
NHA® Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
Learn More About Stanford's StudyA 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.