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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Ridge Park 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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Music
PE
Technology
Visual Arts
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Electives

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Band
Leadership
PE
Study Skills
Technology

*Not all electives are available for all grades.
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In-School Programs

In addition to specials and electives, Ridge Park Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: College Visits, Honors Classes, and Student Council.

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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

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Rangerific
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3rd - 5th Grade

Rangerific
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6th - 8th Grade

Community Service
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What Ridge Park Charter Academy Parents Are Saying

"I am pleased with Ridge Park Charter School. Thank you to our principal, teachers, and staff for the great work and service to our community."

- Ridge Park Charter Academy Parent

 

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Events

Ridge Park Charter Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:

  • Book Fair
  • Community Events
  • Concerts
  • Multicultural Fair/World Expo
  • Seasonal Dances

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Critter Barn
Ford Museum
Lollipop Concert
Robinettes Apple Orchard
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3rd - 5th Grade

Grand Rapids Public Museum
Greenfield Village
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6th - 8th Grade

Mackinac Island
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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