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Programs & Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Emerson Academy, children can explore their interests, learn new skills and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. More details about the programs and activities we offer are below.

You can also view a complete list of what we offer by downloading our school fact sheet.

School Fact Sheet

Activities and Clubs

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade3rd - 5th Grade6th - 8th Grade

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Activities and Clubs

Community Service

Moral focus virtues are practiced beyond the classroom! Scholars who participate in service projects get the chance to model compassion and courage by working to meet local needs.

Field Trips

Each year we take learning outside the classroom and invite parent volunteers. A variety of age-appropriate outings are planned for our scholars.

Book Fair

This school-wide event is a great chance for our students to shop for new books. You'll find many titles in a wide range of interests and levels, including popular authors and series.

Dance

We encourage our dancers to express themselves through movement. Group or solo performances may also be taught as a part of this program.

Talent Show

A night of fun and festivities for all! Participants compete and celebrate each other's creative talents.

3rd - 5th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Girls on the Run

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum. The program runs for 10 weeks in the spring.

Community Service

Moral focus virtues are practiced beyond the classroom! Scholars who participate in service projects get the chance to model compassion and courage by working to meet local needs.

Field Trips

Each year we take learning outside the classroom and invite parent volunteers. A variety of age-appropriate outings are planned for our scholars.

Book Fair

This school-wide event is a great chance for our students to shop for new books. You'll find many titles in a wide range of interests and levels, including popular authors and series.

Drama Club

Members of this club get an intro to theater arts and learn about acting, play production and stage work.

Chess Club

Chess can increase focus, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Players practice good sportsmanship and use logic in this friendly, competitive club.

Dance

We encourage our dancers to express themselves through movement. Group or solo performances may also be taught as a part of this program.

Talent Show

A night of fun and festivities for all! Participants compete and celebrate each other's creative talents.

6th - 8th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Band

We offer band for our students to express themselves through music and teamwork.

Choir

Our choir program includes lessons in choral singing, musical terms, and vocal skills.

Field Trips

Each year we take learning outside the classroom and invite parent volunteers. A variety of age-appropriate outings are planned for our scholars.

Book Fair

This school-wide event is a great chance for our students to shop for new books. You'll find many titles in a wide range of interests and levels, including popular authors and series.

Drama Club

Members of this club get an intro to theater arts and learn about acting, play production and stage work.

Chess Club

Chess can increase focus, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Players practice good sportsmanship and use logic in this friendly, competitive club.

Dance

We encourage our dancers to express themselves through movement. Group or solo performances may also be taught as a part of this program.

Talent Show

A night of fun and festivities for all! Participants compete and celebrate each other's creative talents.

Sports

Basketball

Basketball

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Track

Track

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Flag Football

Flag Football

3rd - 6th Grade

Boys & Girls

Kickball

Kickball

3rd - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

3rd - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

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Workshops

Along with engaging lessons, our teachers use a daily workshop model. Our workshops encourage independent skill practice and cooperative learning.

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Specials

Along with academics, our K-8 scholars are also exposed to the arts and more. We offer art, music, technology, and physical education classes each week.

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