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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. 

Specials

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PE
Technology
Visual Arts
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Electives

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PE
Visual Arts

*Not all electives are available for all grades.
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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.

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Technology

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

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Cross Country

Cross Country

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Soccer

Soccer

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Track

Track

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Art Club
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3rd - 5th Grade

Art Club
Robotics (4-5)
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6th - 8th Grade

Art Club
Robotics
Spanish
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What Research Triangle Charter Academy Parents Are Saying

"The family events Research Triangle hosts are amazing! The school culture overall seems to be very family focused."

- Research Triangle Charter Academy Parent

 

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Events

Research Triangle Charter Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
  • Book Fair
  • Business Fair
  • Coffee with the Principal
  • Community Events
  • Donuts with the Deans
  • Hispanic Heritage Night
  • Science Fair

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Lenovo
Life and Science Museum
North Carolina State Fair
Planetarium
Science Field Trips
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3rd - 5th Grade

Lenovo
Life and Science Museum
North Carolina State Fair
​Planetarium
Science Field Trips
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6th - 8th Grade

Lenovo
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

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