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 what we offer below.
Detroit Premier Celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and scholars at all National Heritage Academies® (NHA) schools celebrated the observance, learning about Black pioneers and diving into Black history and culture.
Detroit Premier scholars brought high energy to the halls with a Black History Month Game Show. Click below to learn more about how we celebrated!
Learn More About the Celebrations
Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Detroit Premier Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (6th-8th)
- Student Council (6th-8th)
- Student Led Conferences (6th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
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
- Choir
- Finance
- Music
- PE
- & more!
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Art Club
- Book Club
- Boys Club
- Chess Club
- Girls Club
- Robotics
- Young Ladies Loving Themselves
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Black History Programs
- Family Black History Expo
- Family Math Night
- Family Movie Night
- Family Reading Night
- High School Night
- Math Bee
- School Carnival
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- K-2nd Grade: Cider Mill, Detroit Symphony, Detroit Zoo
- 3rd-5th Grade: 3rd Grade State Capitol, 5th Grade Camp, Detroit Science Center, Greenfield Village
- 6th-8th Grade: JA Finance Park, Michigan Colleges and Universities
"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 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.