Specials & Extracurricular Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Walker 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.
Electives
| Always Write | Exercise Body & Mind | Master Pastels |
| Applied Digital Skills | Games & Puzzles | Musical Theater |
| Band | History in Movies | Outdoor Team Sports |
| Book Club | History in Music | Recreation Games |
| Career Exploration | Jazz Band | Team Sports |
| Choir | Life Skills |
In-School Programs
In addition to specials and electives, Walker Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: National Junior Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, and Student Council.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Bowling
6th - 8th Grade
Boys
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Extracurricular Activities
K - 2nd Grade
"Walker Charter Academy gives my children a safe, caring, and fun environment to learn in."
- Walker Charter Academy Parent
Events
Walker Charter Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
- Book Fair
- Concerts
- Craft Show
- Family Nights
- Musicals
- School Carnival
- Seasonal Dances
- Talen Show
- Wellspring Preparatory High School Events
Field Trips
K - 2nd Grade
Lansing
Michigan's Adventure
Museums
Orchards
Parks
Science Camp
Symphony
Washington DC
3rd - 5th Grade
Lansing
Michigan's Adventure
Museums
Orchards
Parks
Science Camp
Symphony
Washington DC
6th - 8th Grade
Lansing
Michigan's Adventure
Museums
Orchards
Parks
Science Camp
Symphony
Washington DC
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.