Programs & 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.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Walker Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (6th-8th)
- National Junior Honor Society (6th-8th)
- Student Ambassadors (7th-8th)
- Student Council (4th-5th)
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
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Bowling
6th - 8th Grade
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Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
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Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
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Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
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"Walker Charter Academy gives my children a safe, caring, and fun environment to learn in."
- Walker Charter Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Girls on the Run (3rd-5th)
- Northwest Youth Soccer Association (Y5-8th)
- Scouts (Y5-5th)
- Ultimate Frisbee (4th-8th)
- YMCA Basketball (3rd-8th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Book Fair
- Craft Show
- Family Nights
- Fine Arts Night
- One School, One Book
- Musicals
- School Carnival
- Talent Show
- Walk-a-thon
- Walker ArtPrize
- Wellspring Preparatory High School Events
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Lansing
- Museums
- Orchards
- Parks
- Science Camp
- Symphony
- Theaters
- Water Parks
- Washington, D.C.
- Zoo
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.