Beyond the Classroom

Art, music, physical education, and other specials give students a chance to be creative and stay active. These classes also build attention, memory, and self-discipline, skills that support strong academic performance.

Field trips bring learning to life by giving students opportunities to explore new places, make connections, and experience something new with their classmates.

All elementary students take part in specials like art, music, physical education, and technology. Upper elementary students may also choose electives that let them go deeper into a subject. Examples include:

• Foreign Language
• Computers
• Visual Art

Field trips bring lessons to life and spark curiosity about the world beyond the classroom. Examples include:

• Museum
• Orchard
• Zoo
• State Capitol

Clubs
Age-appropriate clubs encourage teamwork, creativity, and leadership while students explore new hobbies and skills. Examples include:

• Art Club
• STEM/Robotics
• Boy & Girl Scouts

Sports
Younger students stay active through physical education and school-based activities that build coordination and confidence. Organized team sports are typically available starting in 5th grade. Examples include:

• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Basketball

Electives let students go deeper into subjects that interest them and build skills they'll carry into high school. Examples include:

• Band
• Choir
• Debate
• Creative Writing
• Technology
• Art

Field trips connect classroom learning to real-world experiences. Examples include:

• Washington D.C.
• Amusement Park
• Museum
• Overnight Camping

Clubs give students a place to pursue an interest with others who share it, and leadership roles let them take initiative and give back. Examples include:

• Chess Club
• STEM/Robotics
• Student Council
• Peer Mentoring
• National Junior Honor Society

Team sports help students stay active, build confidence, and learn what it means to compete and support teammates. Examples include:

• Cheerleading
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Basketball

Electives let students explore interests and build practical skills alongside their core coursework. Examples include:

• 2D & 3D Visual Art
• Automotive Technology
• Foundations of Computer Science
• Spanish
• World Geography

Clubs give students a place to pursue an interest and meet people outside their grade, while leadership roles let them shape the school experience. Through the Voice of the Student Survey, students also share feedback twice a year that helps school leaders make the high school experience better. Examples include:

• STEM/Robotics
• Drama
• Yearbook
• Student Council
• National Honor Society
• Student Ambassadors

Competitive athletics build discipline and teamwork, and academic eligibility requirements reinforce accountability and follow-through. Examples include:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Community service is an essential part of the NHA high school experience. As students complete service hours, they develop a sense of civic responsibility and discover their ability to make a positive impact in their communities.