Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Chandler Woods 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.
Chandler Woods Students Focus on Gratitude
Each November, NHA partner-schools incorporate the month’s Moral Focus™ virtue of Gratitude into meaningful projects that impact their school and community while also celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday.
Chandler Woods students marched through the hallways with their handmade balloons and were cheered on by their fellow scholars and teachers.
Click here to read more about the projects!
Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Chandler Woods Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (6th-8th)
- National Junior Honor Society
- Student Teacher Cadet (7th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Bowling
6th - 8th Grade
Boys
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
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.
Electives
- Band
- Choir
- Drama
- Disc Golf
- & more!
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Art Workshop (6th-8th)
- Craft Workshop (3rd-5th)
- Coding Workshop (1st-5th)
- Girls on the Run (3rd-5th)
- Kent County Total Trek Quest (3rd-5th)
- Math Olympiad (4th-5th)
- Running Club (6th-8th)
- STEM Workshop (1st-5th)
- Tutoring (1st-5th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Book Fair
- Charger Dash (Fun Run)
- Choral and Band Concerts
- Community Events
- Concerts
- Field Day
- Fine Arts Festival
- Holiday Craft Fair
- Holiday Shop
- School Carnival
- Seasonal Dances
- Winter & Spring Musical
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Y5-2nd Grade: Apple Orchard, Charlton Park, Frederick Meijer Gardens, Zoo
- 3rd-5th Grade: Blandford Nature Center, Camp Roger, Frederick Meijer Gardens, Greenfield Village, Museum, State Capitol, Team Building Camps, Zoo
- 6th-8th Grade: 8th Grade Sneak, Chicago, Mackinac Island, Rafting, Team Building Camps, Washington D.C.
"Chandler Woods has an incredibly warm and welcoming atmosphere. I love the emphasis on building strong character and striving for high academic achievement."
- Chandler Woods Charter 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.