Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Cross Creek 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. Cross Creek Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service
- Leadership Classes
- National Jr. Honor Society (6th-8th)
- Peer Mentoring
- Student Ambassadors
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
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Bowling
6th - 8th Grade
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Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
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Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
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Ultimate Frisbee
3rd - 8th Grade
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Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
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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
- Book Club
- Choir
- Leadership
- & more!
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Art Club
- Book Club
- Culture Club
- Drama
- Girls on the Run (3rd-5th)
- Science Olympiad
- STEM
Events
- Back-to-School Bash
- Black History Program
- Book Fairs
- Concerts
- Culture Night
- Daddy Daughter Dance
- Mother Son Event
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Y5-2nd Grade: Blandford Nature Center, Boulder Ridge, Charlton Park Historic Village, Circle Theater Play, Critter Barn, Dairy Discovery, Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids Symphony Lollipops, IMAX Theater, Impression 5 Science Center, John Ball Zoo, Nelis' Dutch Village, Post Family Fram
- 3rd-5th Grade: Blandford Nature Center, Camp Pendalouan, Grand Rapids Public Museum, Greenfield Village, Holland Outdoor Discover Center, IMAX Theater, John Ball Zoo, Muskegon Lakeshore Museum, State Capitol and Historical Museum, Saugatuck State Park
- 6th-8th Grade: Camp Manitoulin, Cedar Point, Chicago, Detroit
"My child always has a good time and WANTS to go to school. The teachers and staff are awesome, I know my child is getting the attention they need."
- Cross Creek 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.