Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Bennett Venture 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. Bennett Venture Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Leadership Peer Mentoring
Athletics
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Specials & Electives
In addition to our core curriculum, we offer a variety of specials and electives, giving students the opportunity to explore their interests, fostering a well-rounded student.
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Art Club
- Cheer Club (3rd-8th)
- Music Club (3rd-8th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- 8th Grade Graduation
- Back-to-School Event
- Book Fair
- Gingerbread House Event
- Kindergarten Graduation
- Thanksgiving Craft with your Scholar
- Trunk or Treat Event
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Camp Michindoh (5th)
- College and Career Exploration (8th)
- Washington D.C. Trip (8th)
"I like that the classes are smaller and that the school offers fun activities besides just schoolwork."
- Bennett Venture Academy Parent
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.