Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Riverton Street Charter School, 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.
Scholar Leadership Opportunities
Providing scholars with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Riverton Street Charter School offers scholar leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (6th-8th)
- Integrated Algebra Regents (8th)
- Leadership for the 21st Century (6th-8th)
- Living Environment Regents (8th)
- National Junior Honor Society (6th-8th)
- Student Ambassadors (6th-8th)
- Student Council (6th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
4th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Flag Football
6th - 8th Grade
Boys
"What I like most about Riverton is the friendly and family environment. I love that I have the ability to volunteer at the school and the staff is always very welcoming."
- Riverton Street Charter School Parent
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Book Fair
- Community Events
- Concerts
- Multicultural Fair
- School Carnival
- Seasonal Dances
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Art Club
- Book Club
- Craft Club
- Double Dutch Club
- Drama Club
- Flag Corp
- Ladies First (Sorority)
- Robotics
- Young Warriors (Fraternity)
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- K-2nd Grade: Bowl 360, Children's Library Discovery Center, Green Meadows Farm, FDNY Fire Zone, Laser Bounce, Nikko Hibachi, Sprinkler of Fun, Swim for Life
- 3rd-5th Grade: Bowl 306, Dave & Buster's, Linden Plaza Movie Theater
- 6th-8th Grade: Bard Early Colleges, Dave & Buster's, Historic Richmond Town, Jackson Senior Center, John S. Roberts Educational Complex, Linden Plaza Movie Theater, Senior Center Residency, Six Flags, St. Catherine's Food Pantry
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.