Specials & Extracurricular 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.
Music
MusicIn-School Programs
In addition to specials and electives, Detroit Merit Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: Black History Programs, college campus tours, ecotec labs, small group academic enrichment, and student council.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
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
Extracurricular Activities
"I love that Detroit Merit involves parents in various activities throughout the year."
- Detroit Merit Charter Academy Parent
Events
- Book Fair
- Coffee with the Principal
- Concerts
- Family Fun Day
- Family Reading Night
- Family STEM Night
- Parent and Child Date Nights
- Parent Resource Fair
- Parent Workshops
Field Trips
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.