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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Walton 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. 

Specials

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Music
PE
Technology
Visual Arts
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Electives

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Language ArtsScience
MathSpeech-Debate
Music AppreciationTech Apps 
& Coding
PEVisual Arts
*Not all electives are available for all grades.
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In-School Programs

In addition to specials and electives, Walton Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: college visits, high school visits, peer mentoring, and Student Council.

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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

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

5th - 8th Grade

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

Art Club
Girls on the Run
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3rd - 5th Grade

Art Club
Chess Club (4-5)
Girls on the Run
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6th - 8th Grade

Art Club
​Chess Club
Girls on the Run
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"Walton Charter teachers and staff are amazing! They make sure the students are safe and getting the best education possible. Walton truly wants their students to succeed."

- Walton Charter Academy Parent

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Events

Walton Charter Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
  • At-Home Supports
  • Book Fair
  • Concerts
  • Family Empowerment Events
  • Parent Workshops (Reading & Math at Home Support)
  • PTO
  • Reading Spooktacular
  • School Carnival
  • Seasonal Dances
  • Talent Show
  • Weekly Parent Group

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Cider Mill
Detroit Zoo
Flint Hands-On Museum
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3rd - 5th Grade

Camp Tamarack
Greenfield Village
Lansing
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6th - 8th Grade

Indian Springs Metro Park
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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