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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. 

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Technology

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

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Specials

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

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Electives

Our 6th-8th grade scholars will be able to choose elective classes. We offer advanced art, art, art history, band, book club, broadcasting, choir, coding, collaborative projects, crochet, fantasy football, film and literature, gardening and sustainability, health, interior design, intermediate band, junior achievement, language arts, math, music appreciation, personal fitness, real tech world, Rosetta Stone, stock market, Spanish, and team sports. Not all electives are available for all grades.

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.

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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