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Programs & Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School, students can explore their interests, learn new skills, and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. Learn more about the programs and activities we offer below. 

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S.T.E.M.

We encourage critical thinking with S.T.E.M. - science, technology, engineering, and math. We believe this is just the tip of the iceberg to supporting multi-discipline innovation.

Students in music class

Specials

Along with academics, our scholars will be exposed to the arts and more. We offer specials like art, music, and P.E.

Sports

Basketball

Basketball

3rd - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Soccer

Soccer

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Boys

Boxing club at Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School

You're Invited to Join Our Boxing Club!

BECS has partnered with Alchemist Boxing Fitness Club to offer boxing club to our students! Boxing club will meet once a week from 3:30-5:00 p.m. We have two different meeting times based on grade.

Middle School Mondays, Grades 5-8
Wavy Wednesdays, Grades 1-4

Each session is $20 per student. Permission slips are required for students to participate. Please contact the school office for more details.

Activities and Clubs

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Activities and Clubs

Activities and Clubs: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Coding

Coding isn't just for college students! With the importance of STEM careers on the rise, we are making sure our students are prepared and ready to code.

3rd - 5th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Activities and Clubs: 3rd - 5th Grade

Art Club

Young artists come together to practice technique and work on art projects.

Drama Club

Members of this club get an intro to theater arts and learn about acting, play production, and stage work.

Coding

Coding isn't just for college students! With the importance of STEM careers on the rise, we are making sure our students are prepared and ready to code.

Dance

We encourage our dancers to express themselves through movement. Group or solo performances may also be taught as a part of this program.

6th - 8th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Art Club

Young artists come together to practice technique and work on art projects.

Drama Club

Members of this club get an intro to theater arts and learn about acting, play production, and stage work.

Coding

Coding isn't just for college students! With the importance of STEM careers on the rise, we are making sure our students are prepared and ready to code.

Dance

We encourage our dancers to express themselves through movement. Group or solo performances may also be taught as a part of this program.

Student Ambassadors

The Student Ambassador Program is a leadership opportunity for students who are dedicated to serving and representing our school.

Girl smiling while doing work

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