Specials & Extracurricular Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Excel 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.
Electives
| 3D Art Studio | History Club | Spanish/Hispanic Culture |
| Band | Independent Art | Student Leadership |
| Choir | MS Newspaper | Study Skills |
| Drama | PE | Team Sports |
| ELA Cafe | Personal Fitness | Ukulele |
| Future Wealth Builders | Science Olympiad | Visual Arts |
| Games & Strategy | Spanish Hourani |
In-School Programs
In addition to specials and electives, Excel Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: college visits, school service project, and student ambassadors.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Bowling
6th - 8th Grade
Boys
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Ultimate Frisbee
4th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Extracurricular Activities
K - 2nd Grade
"Excel is diverse and has great teachers and leaders. We love the work the athletic director is doing, our kids have enjoyed the sports programs."
- Excel Charter Academy Parent
Events
- Book Fair
- Community Events
- Concerts
- Parade of Nations
- Veteran's Day Assembly
Field Trips
K - 2nd Grade
Critter Barn
Fire Station
Frederik Meijer Gardens
Hoffmaster Park
Symphony
3rd - 5th Grade
Camp Pendalouan
John Ball Zoo
State Capital
Symphony
6th - 8th Grade
Mackinac Island
Michigan's Adventure
Rockford Scavenger Hunt
Service Projects
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.