
Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Detroit Merit 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. Detroit Merit Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Student Council (6th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
Cross Country
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Dance
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
"I love that Detroit Merit involves parents in various activities throughout the year."
- Detroit Merit Charter Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Computer Club
- Crafting
- Dance
- Fine Arts
- Kickboxing
- Movie Club
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Black History Programs
- Coffee with the Principal
- Family Fun Day
- Family Reading Night
- Family STEM Night
- Parent & Child Date Nights
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- K-2nd Grade: Detroit Science Center, Detroit Zoo, Local Farms
- 3rd-5th Grade: Detroit Science Center, Planetarium, Washington D.C.
- 6th-8th Grade: Holocaust Museum, Junior Achievement, Michigan College and University Visits, STEM Field Trips, Theater

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.