Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Eagle Crest 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. Eagle Crest Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Peer-to-Peer Mentorship
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Bowling
6th - 8th Grade
Boys
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & 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
- Art
- Band
- Choir
- PE
- & more!
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Art Club (4th-8th)
- Drama Club (5th-8th)
- Girls on the Run (3rd-5th)
- Step Up - Partnership with Hope College (6th-8th)
- Total Trek Quest (3rd-5th)
- Yearbook (6th-8th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Band & Choir Concerts (6th-8th)
- Dances (Y5-5th Parent/Student, 6th-8th Student)
- Literacy Night
- Math/STEM Night
- Movie Nights
- Multicultural Nights
- Student Wax Museum (5th)
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Y5-2nd Grade: Frederick Meijer Gardens, Outdoor Discovery, Post Family Farm, John Ball Zoo
- 3rd-5th Grade: Frederick Meijer Gardens, Lansing, LMCU Ballpark, Outdoor Discovery
- 6th-8th Grade: 6th Grade Camp, Mackinac Island, Michigan's Adventure
"I love that Eagle Crest is dedicated to teaching Moral Focus. You can see it through the actions of the kids."
- Eagle Crest Charter 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.