Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At South Canton Scholars, 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. South Canton Scholars offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (K-8th)
- National Junior Honor Society (6th-8th)
- Peer Mentoring (6th-8th)
- Safety Patrol (5th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
Cross Country
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
"I love how involved the South Canton staff are with the students and enjoy that they focus on learning hands-on."
- South Canton Scholars Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Animation Club
- Chess Club
- Golf Club (Y5-8th)
- Spanish Club
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Book Fair
- Community Events
- Dress Down/Up Themed Days
- Fall Fest
- Math & Science Night
- Middle School Mixers & Events
- Multicultural Fair
- Saturday Sports Program
- Talent Show
- Trunk or Treat
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Y5K-2nd Grade: Apple Orchard, Botanical Gardens, Detroit Zoo, Henry Ford Museum, Imagination Station
- 3rd-5th Grade: 5th Grade Camp, Ann Arbor Symphony, Detroit Science Center, Greenfield Village, Hands On Museum, Imagination Station
- 6th-8th Grade: Junior Achievement, Middle School Out-of-State Trip (e.g. Boston, Orlando, Washington D.C.)
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.