Programs & 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.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Research Triangle Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- National Junior Honor Society (6th-8th)
- Student Ambassadors (6th-8th)
- Student Government (3rd-8th)
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
"The family events Research Triangle hosts are amazing! The school culture overall seems to be very family focused."
- Research Triangle Charter Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Art Club (K-8th)
- Coding (K-8th)
- Robotics (4th-8th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Book Fair
- Business Fair
- Coffee with the Principal
- Community Events
- Hispanic Heritage Night
- Munch & Mingle (parent-student event)
- Science Fair
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- College Campus Tours
- Lenovo
- Life and Science Museum
- North Carolina State Fair
- Planetarium
- Science Field Trips
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.