Programs & 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.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Metro Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (5th-8th)
- National Junior Honor Society (6th-8th)
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
"I love the extracurricular activities that are offered at Metro. These really boost student engagement."
- Metro Charter Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Band (5th-8th)
- Chess Club (3rd-8th)
- Imagine Mentoring (4th-8th)
- Lego League (1st-2nd)
Academic Competitions
Students participating in the following clubs will compete against other schools. These are based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Moral Focus Writing Contest
- Robotics (5th-8th)
- Spelling Bee (3rd-8th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Art Show
- Black History Programs
- Fall Festival
- Family Game Night
- Field Day
- Literacy Night
- MET Gala
- Poetry Slam
- Science Fair
- STEAM Night
- Talent Show
- Wax Museum
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- K-2nd Grade: Apple Orchard, Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum, Pumpkin Patch, Science Center, Zoo
- 3rd-5th Grade: Greenfield Village, Museums, Science Center
- 6th-8th Grade: Cedar Point (8th), College Tours, Science 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.