Specials & Extracurricular Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Research Triangle 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
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PE
Visual Arts
*Not all electives are available for all grades.
In-School Programs
In addition to specials and electives, Research Triangle Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: College Campus Tours, High School Transition Events, National Junior Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, and Student Government.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Track
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Extracurricular Activities
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What Research Triangle Charter Academy Parents Are Saying
Apply Today!"The family events Research Triangle hosts are amazing! The school culture overall seems to be very family focused."
- Research Triangle Charter Academy Parent
Events
- Book Fair
- Business Fair
- Coffee with the Principal
- Community Events
- Donuts with the Deans
- Hispanic Heritage Night
- Science Fair
Field Trips
K - 2nd Grade
Life and Science Museum
North Carolina State Fair
Planetarium
Science Field Trips
3rd - 5th Grade
Life and Science Museum
North Carolina State Fair
​Planetarium
Science Field Trips
6th - 8th Grade
Life and Science Museum
North Carolina State Fair
​Planetarium
Science Field Trips
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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.