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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Matthews 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
Spanish
Technology
Visual Arts
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Electives

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Advanced ArtCrochetMath
ArtFantasy FootballMusic Appreciation
Art HistoryFilm & LiteraturePersonal Fitness
BandGardening & SustainabilityReal Tech World
Book ClubHealthRosetta Stone
BroadcastingInterior DesignStock Market
ChoirIntermediate BandSpanish
CodingJunior AchievementTeam Sports
Collaborative ProjectsLanguage Arts 
*Not all electives are available for all grades.
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In-School Programs

In addition to specials and electives, Matthews Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: Junior Achievement, Student Ambassadors, and Student Council.

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Technology

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

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Cross Country

Cross Country

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Flag Football

Flag Football

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Soccer

Soccer

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Charlotte Soccer Factory
Community Service
STEAM
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3rd - 5th Grade

Art Club (3)
Beta Club (4-5)
Charlotte Soccer Factory
​Community Service
STEAM
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6th - 8th Grade

Art Club
Charlotte Soccer Factory
​Community Service
STEAM
Yearbook Club
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What Matthews Charter Academy Parents Are Saying

"My child loves the electives, sports, and art/theater/music options that are available. Thank you for offering these additional opportunities for learning and growth even when that means extra time and work for the teachers. We appreciate you!"

- Matthews Charter Academy Parent

 

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Events

Matthews Charter Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:

  • Book Fair
  • Community Events
  • Musical
  • Seasonal Dances
  • Talent Show
  • Trunk or Treat
  • Winterfest

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Camp Thunderbird
Children's Theatre
Farm
Museum
Park
Raleigh
Renaissance Festival
Washington DC
Whitewater Center

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3rd - 5th Grade

Camp Thunderbird
Children's Theatre
Farm
Museum
Park
Raleigh
Renaissance Festival
Washington DC
​Whitewater Center
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6th - 8th Grade

Camp Thunderbird
Children's Theatre
Farm
Museum
Park
Raleigh
Renaissance Festival
Washington DC
​Whitewater Center
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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