Specials & Extracurricular 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.
Electives
| Choir | STEM |
| Drama | Study Skills |
| PE | Visual Arts |
| Spanish |
In-School Programs
In addition to specials and electives, Paragon Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: College Campus Tours, High School Transition Events, Leadership Luncheon, National Junior Honor Society and Student Council.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
Athletics
Basketball
7th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Tackle Football
7th - 8th Grade
Boys
Track & Field
7th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
7th - 8th Grade
Girls
Wrestling
7th - 8th Grade
Boys
Extracurricular Activities
K - 2nd Grade
Intramural Sports
Japanese Club
Running Club
Tae Kwon Doe
3rd - 5th Grade
Chess Club (4-5)
German Club
Intramural Sports
Japanese Club
Lego Club
Running Club
Tae Kwon Doe
6th - 8th Grade
Chess Club
German Club
Intramural Sports
Japanese Club
Lego Club (6)
Math Counts
Running Club
Tae Kwon Doe
"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
Events
- Book Fair
- Concerts
- Fall Family Festival
- Reading Night
- Talent Show
Field Trips
K - 2nd Grade
Binder Park Zoo
Dahlem Center
Jackson College Theatre
YMCA Swims
3rd - 5th Grade
Mackinac Island
Rural Education Day at Jackson County Fairgrounds
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.