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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. 

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Technology

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

Students in PE

Specials

Along with academics, our scholars will be exposed to the arts and more. We offer specials like library, music, PE, technology, and visual arts.

Two students in band

Electives

Our 5th-8th grade scholars will be able to choose elective classes. We offer band, book club, career exploration, choir, conundrum, cultural studies, divide and conquer, games and puzzles, habitudes, health and fitness, jazz band, journaling, let's collaborate, math art, mindstorm, musical theater, net sports, philosophy of sports exploration, wildcat workshop, and yearbook. Not all electives are available for all grades.

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.

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Bowling

Bowling

6th - 8th Grade

Boys

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Cross Country

Cross Country

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Soccer

Soccer

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Extracurricular activities are based on volunteer availability. Please call the school office for more information.
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3rd - 5th Grade

Girls on the Run
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6th - 8th Grade

Community Service
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What Walker Charter Academy Parents Are Saying

"Walker Charter Academy gives my children a safe, caring, and fun environment to learn in."

- Walker Charter Academy Parent
 

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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

Chicago
Lansing
Michigan's Adventure
Museums
Orchards
Parks
Science Camp
Symphony
Washington DC
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3rd - 5th Grade

Chicago
Lansing
Michigan's Adventure
Museums
Orchards
Parks
Science Camp
Symphony
Washington DC
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6th - 8th Grade

Chicago
Lansing
Michigan's Adventure
Museums
Orchards
Parks
Science Camp
Symphony
Washington DC
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