Specials & Extracurricular Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Matthews 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
| Advanced Art | Film & Literature | Science Olympiad |
| AI & Machine Learning | Film Study | Set Design |
| Art | Girls Health | Spanish I |
| Beginning Band | Intermediate Band | Speech-Debate |
| Blog/Writing | Junior Achievement | Study Skills |
| Broadcasting | Language Arts | Teacher Assistant |
| Chess | Music | Team Sports |
| Choir | Music Appreciation | Visual Arts |
| Fantasy Football | Personal Fitness | Web Development |
In-School Programs
In addition to specials and electives, Matthews Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: Junior Achievement, Student Ambassadors, and Student Council.
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
Flag Football
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Extracurricular Activities
3rd - 5th Grade
Beta Club (4-5)
Charlotte Soccer Factory
Community Service
STEAM
6th - 8th Grade
Charlotte Soccer Factory
Community Service
STEAM
Yearbook Club
"My child loves the electives, sports, and art/theater/music options that are available. Thank you for offering these additional opportunities for learning and growth even when that means extra time and work for the teachers. We appreciate you!"
- Matthews Charter Academy Parent
Events
Matthews Charter Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
- Book Fair
- Community Events
- Musical
- Seasonal Dances
- Talent Show
- Trunk or Treat
- Winterfest
Field Trips
K - 2nd Grade
Camp Thunderbird
Children's Theatre
Farm
Museum
Park
Raleigh
Renaissance Festival
Washington DC
Whitewater Center
3rd - 5th Grade
Children's Theatre
Farm
Museum
Park
Raleigh
Renaissance Festival
Washington DC
Whitewater Center
6th - 8th Grade
Children's Theatre
Farm
Museum
Park
Raleigh
Renaissance Festival
Washington DC
Whitewater Center
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.