Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Paragon 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. Paragon Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- National Junior Honor Society (6th-8th)
- Student Council (6th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
7th - 8th Grade
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Tackle Football
7th - 8th Grade
Intramural Sports
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Track & Field
7th - 8th Grade
Volleyball
7th - 8th Grade
Wrestling
7th - 8th Grade
"My daughter and I love Paragon Charter Academy! I appreciate the after school programs, they are very beneficial to our family."
- Paragon Charter Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Archery
- Chess Club
- German Club
- Japanese Club
- LEGO Club
- Math Counts
- Running Club
- Tae Kwon Do
Events
- Book Fair
- Concerts
- Fall Family Festival
- High School Transition Events
- Leadership Luncheon
- Reading Night
- Talent Show
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Y5-2nd Grade: Alligator Sanctuary, Binder Park Zoo, Dahlem Center, Jackson College, Theatre, YMCA Swims
- 3rd-5th Grade: Camp Michindoh, Mackinac Island, Rural Education Day at Jackson County Fair Grounds
- 6th-8th Grade: College Campus Tours, New York City Trip, Kayak Trip, Washington, D.C. Trip
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.