Specials & Extracurricular Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Peak 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
| Applied Math | Greek Mythology & Fiction | The Science of Art |
| Art History | Interactive Animations & Games | Team Sports |
| Exploring Entrepreneurship | The Probability of it All | The Wild World of Insects |
| Character Creation & Design | Pros & Poems | |
| Full STEAM Ahead | Making the Band |
In-School Programs
In addition to specials and electives, Peak Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: Student Ambassadors.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Extracurricular Activities
What Peak Charter Academy Parents Are Saying
Apply Today!"The specials Peak offers are a favorite - we have only cycled through music so far, but my daughter learned a lot and developed an appreciation for it."
- Peak Charter Academy Parent
Events
Peak Charter Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
- Book Fair
- Concerts
- Fall Festival
- Field Day
- Monthly Community Events
- Multicultural Fair
- Seasonal Dances
- Vendor & Craft Day
Field Trips
K - 2nd Grade
Carolina Tiger Museum
Discovery Place
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Durham Performing Arts Center
Engineering Day at Carowinds
Fire Station
Greensboro Zoo
Museum of Life and Science
Naylor Family Farm & Giant Corn Maze
NC Museum of History
NC Museum of Natural Science
NC Symphony
Pullen Park
Washington DC
3rd - 5th Grade
Carolina Tiger Museum
Discovery Place
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Durham Performing Arts Center
Engineering Day at Carowinds
Fire Station
Greensboro Zoo
Museum of Life and Science
Naylor Family Farm & Giant Corn Maze
NC Museum of History
NC Museum of Natural Science
NC Symphony
Pullen Park
Washington DC
6th - 8th Grade
Carolina Tiger Museum
Discovery Place
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Durham Performing Arts Center
Engineering Day at Carowinds
Fire Station
Greensboro Zoo
Museum of Life and Science
Naylor Family Farm & Giant Corn Maze
NC Museum of History
NC Museum of Natural Science
NC Symphony
Pullen Park
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.