Specials & Extracurricular Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Metro 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.
MusicElectives
MusicPE
Visual Arts
*Not all electives are available for all grades.
In-School Programs
In addition to specials and electives, Metro Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: College Campus Tours, National Junior Honor Society, and Peer Mentoring.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
Athletics
Basketball
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
Cross Country
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
Extracurricular Activities
"I love the extracurricular activities that are offered at Metro. These really boost student engagement."
- Metro Charter Academy Parent
Events
Metro Charter Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
- Art Show
- Book Fair
- Concerts
- Seasonal Dances
- STEAM Night
- Talent Show
Field Trips
K - 2nd Grade
Cranbrook Science Center
Detroit Institute of Arts
Henry Ford Museum
Holocaust Museum
Mackinaw Trip
Nature Trips
Plays
3rd - 5th Grade
Cranbrook Science Center
​Detroit Institute of Arts
Henry Ford Museum
Holocaust Museum
Mackinaw Trip
Nature Trips
Plays
6th - 8th Grade
Ann Arbor Hands on Museum
Cranbrook Science Center
​Detroit Institute of Arts
Henry Ford Museum
Holocaust Museum
Mackinaw Trip
Nature Trips
Plays
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.