Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Gate City 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. Gate City Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (K-8th)
- National Junior Honor Society (6th-8th)
- Student Ambassadors (6th-8th)
- Student Council (6th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Flag Football
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Track
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
"I love they always have something exciting going on for the kids to participate in."
- Gate City Charter Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Soccer Shots (K-5th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Book Fair
- Career Fair
- Community Events
- Concerts
- Fall Festival
- Family Movie Night
- Multicultural Fair
- School Carnival
- Seasonal Dances
- Talent Show
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- K-2nd Grade: Disney on Ice, Pumpkin Patch, Zoo
- 3rd-5th Grade: ACC Basketball Game, Haw River, Train Ride to Raleigh
- 6th Grade: Overnight Trip to Betsy Jeff Penn
- 7th Grade: Overnight Trip to Camp Don Lee
- 8th Grade: College Campus Tours, Camp Weaver Team Building, Overnight Trip (voted on each year)
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.