Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Emerson 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. Emerson Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (6th-8th)
- National Junior Honor Society (6th-8th)
- Peer Mentoring (6th-8th)
- Student Ambassadors (6th-8th)
- Student Council (6th-8th)
- Youth Leadership & Prevention Program (5th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Track
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
"I enjoy the activities Emerson provides for families. It's fun to be able to interact with each other in the community."
- Emerson Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Band (6th-8th)
- Choir (K-8th)
- Dance (K-5th)
- Garden Club (K-8th)
- Mentoring Program (3rd-8th)
- Robotics (3rd-8th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Book Fair
- Fall Fest
- Family Movie Nights
- Field Day
- School Carnival
- School Concerts
- Seasonal Dances
- Talent Show
- Winter Fest
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- K-2nd Grade: Air Force Museum, Boonshoft Museum, Metroparks, Skateworld, Sunwatch
- 3rd-5th Grade: Boonshoft Museum, Cincinnati Zoo, Muse Machine, Trampoline Park
- 6th-8th Grade: Area College Visits, Area High School Visits, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Skateworld, Trampoline Park
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.