Specials & Extracurricular Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Detroit Merit 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.
Music
MusicIn-School Programs
In addition to specials and electives, Detroit Merit Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: Black History Programs, college campus tours, ecotec labs, small group academic enrichment, and student council.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
Athletics
Basketball
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
Cross Country
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Dance
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Extracurricular Activities
What Detroit Merit Charter Academy Parents Are Saying
Apply Today!"I like how the teachers at Detroit Merit Academy communicate with their students and want the best for them. I love the curriculum as well."
- Detroit Merit Charter Academy Parent
Events
- Book Fair
- Coffee with the Principal
- Concerts
- Family Fun Day
- Family Reading Night
- Family STEM Night
- Parent and Child Date Nights
- Parent Resource Fair
- Parent Workshops
Field Trips
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.