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Specials & Extracurricular 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. 

Specials

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Music
PE
Technology
Visual Arts
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Electives

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Advanced ReadingEnvironmental EngineeringPoetry
CodingLogic & Problem SolvingSpeech
Creative WritingMathSTEM
Design 101Movement Science 
DramaNote-able Musicians & Music 
*Not all electives are available for all grades.
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In-School Programs

In addition to specials and electives, South Canton Scholars also offers other in-school program activities such as: Outdoor Education Program, Peer Mentoring, and National Junior Honor Society.

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Technology

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

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cross Country

Cross Country

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Soccer

Soccer

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

5th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Animation Club
Chess Club
Community Service
Golf Club
Spanish Club
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3rd - 5th Grade

Animation Club
Chess Club
Community Service
Girls on the Run
Golf Club
​Spanish Club
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6th - 8th Grade

Animation Club
Chess Club
Community Service
Golf Club
​Spanish Club
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What South Canton Scholars Parents Are Saying

"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

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Events

South Canton Scholars hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:

  • Book Fair
  • Community Events
  • Middle School Mixers & Events
  • Multicultural Fair
  • Talent Show

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Apple Orchard
Botanical Gardens
Detroit Zoo
Henry Ford Museum
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3rd - 5th Grade

5th Grade Camp
Ann Arbor Symphony
Detroit Science Center
Greenfield Village
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6th - 8th Grade

Junior Achievement
Middle School Out-of-State Trips (i.e.: Chicago, Washington DC)
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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