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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At North Dayton School of Discovery, 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. 

Specials

Students in PE Music
PE
Technology
Visual Arts
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Electives

Art supplies Music
PE
Visual Arts

*Not all electives are available for all grades.
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In-School Programs

In addition to specials and electives, North Dayton School of Discovery also offers other in-school program activities such as: Black History Programs and Honor Society.

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Technology

We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

5th - 8th Grade

Girls

Dance

Dance

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Soccer

Soccer

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Chess Club
Community Service
Girl Scouts
"Girl Talk" Podcast
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3rd - 5th Grade

Book Bunch
Chess Club
Community Service
Girl Scouts
​"Girl Talk" Podcast
Math Club
Robotics
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6th - 8th Grade

Chess Club
Community Service
Girl Scouts
​"Girl Talk" Podcast
Math Club
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What North Dayton School of Discovery Parents Are Saying

"My child comes home happy each day, eager to share something new he has learned. The teacher and family events that North Dayton hosts are my favorite!"

- North Dayton School of Discovery Parent

 

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Events

North Dayton School of Discovery hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:

  • 8th Grade Recognition
  • Book Fair
  • Community Events
  • Community Night
  • Concerts
  • Dinner with the Principal
  • Literacy Night
  • Middle School Move-Up Night
  • School Carnival
  • Science Fair
  • Seasonal Dances
  • Skating
  • STEM Night
  • Summer Dance Camp
  • Summer Volleyball Camp
  • Talent Show

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Boonshoft Museum of Science
Young's Jersey Dairy
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3rd - 5th Grade

Carilon Historical Park
Center of Science and Industry
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Schuster Center
Virtual Field Trips
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6th - 8th Grade

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
Sunwatch Indian Village
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NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year

A 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.

Learn More About Stanford's Study