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Programs & Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Detroit Premier Academy, students can explore their interests, learn new skills, and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. Learn more about the programs and activities we offer below.

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S.T.E.M.

We encourage critical thinking with S.T.E.M. - science, technology, engineering, and math. We believe this is just the tip of the iceberg to supporting multi-discipline innovation.

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Specials

Along with academics, our scholars will be exposed to the arts and more. We offer specials like art, music, and P.E.

Sports

Basketball

Basketball

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

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What Detroit Premier Academy Parents Are Saying

"I love the teachers at Detroit Premier, they are doing an amazing job! I also appreciate that they offer tutoring to students who need a little extra help."

- Detroit Premier Parent

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Activities and Clubs

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Activities and Clubs

Activities and Clubs: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Student Council

Our student council members help in a variety of school and community events. The council represents the voice of our students and encourages school pride.

Cub Scouts

Activities include sports, exploring, and building projects like race cars and bird houses.

#ForGirlsonlygroup

#ForGirlsonlygroup is an after-school program committed to transforming the lives of our youth. We encourage and assist young women in developing, cultivating, and continuously honoring the goals they have set for themselves. Our motto is to “train strong girls to become even stronger women."

3rd - 5th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Activities and Clubs: 3rd - 5th Grade

Student Council

Our student council members help in a variety of school and community events. The council represents the voice of our students and encourages school pride.

Cub Scouts

Activities include sports, exploring, and building projects like race cars and bird houses.

#ForGirlsonlygroup

#ForGirlsonlygroup is an after-school program committed to transforming the lives of our youth. We encourage and assist young women in developing, cultivating, and continuously honoring the goals they have set for themselves. Our motto is to “train strong girls to become even stronger women."

6th - 8th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Activities and Clubs: 6th - 8th Grade

Book Club

Readers gather to share thoughts and explore ideas through "book talk." The perfect club for scholars who enjoy a shared love for reading.

Student Council

Our student council members help in a variety of school and community events. The council represents the voice of our students and encourages school pride.

YLLT: Young Ladies Loving Themselves

An etiquette club created for young ladies. Here, we work on improving self-image and confidence, social skills, and more.

Young Men of Vision

Young Men of Vision mentor and teach middle school students how to develop residual skills in various areas that build academic strength, self-confidence and awareness, and social intelligence. The students also learn about the seven steps of the decision-making process, teamwork, and positive thinking.
 

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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