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
| Band | History Club | Spanish |
| Body Weight | Independent Art | Studio Art |
| Book Club | PE | Study Skills |
| Choir | Personal Fitness | Ukulele |
| Drama | Racquet Sports | Visual Arts |
| Games & Strategy | Science Olympiad |
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
What Excel Charter Academy Parents Are Saying
Apply Today!"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.