Specials & Extracurricular Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Johnston 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
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Band | Math |
Drama | Media |
English I | Science Olympiad |
Journalism | Technology |
Leadership | Yearbook |
In-School Programs
In addition to specials and electives, Johnston Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: Honor Role Awards, Monthly Perfect Attendance Awards, Peer Leadership, Safety Patrol, Student Government, and Student of the Month.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Track
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Extracurricular Activities
K - 2nd Grade
Book Club
Homesteading
Home Economics
Props & Sets
S.A.V.E. Club
Spanish Club
3rd - 5th Grade
Book Club
Homesteading
Home Economics
Props & Sets
S.A.V.E. Club
Spanish Club
6th - 8th Grade
Book Club
Homesteading
Home Economics
Props & Sets
S.A.V.E. Club
Spanish Club
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What Johnston Charter Academy Parents Are Saying
Apply Today!"The staff is incredible and the extracurricular opportunities are awesome!"
- Johnston Charter Academy Parent
Events
Johnston Charter Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
- Apex Fun Run
- Book Fair
- Concerts
- Family Movie Night
- Food Drive
- Harvest Festival
- Musical
- PTO Monthly Events
- School Carnival
- Seasonal Dances
Field Trips
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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.