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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

Basketball

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

5th - 8th Grade

Girls

Cross Country

Cross Country

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Dance

Dance

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

"I love that Detroit Merit involves parents in various activities throughout the year."

- Detroit Merit Charter Academy Parent

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Clubs

Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:

  • Computer Club 
  • Crafting 
  • Dance 
  • Fine Arts
  • Kickboxing 
  • Movie Club

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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 

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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

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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