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Programs & Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Aspire 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. 

Student Leadership Opportunities

Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Aspire Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:

  • Community Service (3th-8th) 
  • Mentoring Programs (6th-8th)
  • National Junior Honor Society (6th-8th)
  • Safety Patrol (3th-8th)
  • Student Council (5th-8th)

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

5th - 8th Grade

Girls

Dance

Dance

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

"Aspire always has events and other fun things for my kids to participate in, even after school hours."

- Aspire Charter Academy Parent

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Clubs

Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:

  • Girl Scouts (K-8th)
  • News Team (6th-8th)
  • Pathways to College (6th-8th)
  • Phoenix Angels (K-8th)
  • Readers are Leaders 
  • Team Builders (6th-8th)

 

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Events

We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:

  • 8th Grade Continuation 
  • Back-to-School Bash 
  • Black History Programs 
  • Career Day
  • Donuts with Dads 
  • Family Learning Nights 
  • Family Movie Night 
  • Kindergarten & 5th Grade Step Up
  • Muffins with Moms 
  • Shop with a Trooper 
  • Wax Museum

Field Trips

Vary each year. Examples include:

  • K-2nd Grade: Apple Orchard, Medieval Times, Pumpkin Patch, Zoo
  • 3rd-5th Grade: Challenger Learning Center, Munster Theater, Museum of Illusions (5th), Museum of Science and Industry
  • 6th-8th Grade: Navy Pier, Science & Industry (6th), Spirit of Chicago (8th), Washington DC

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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