Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Excel 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. Excel Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- School Service Project
- Student Ambassadors
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Bowling
6th - 8th Grade
Boys
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Ultimate Frisbee
4th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & 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
- Band
- Drama
- Games & Strategy
- Foreign Language
- & more!
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Girls on the Run (4th & 5th)
- House Teams (6th-8th)
Events
- Book Fair
- Community Events
- Concerts
- Parade of Nations
- Veterans Day Assembly
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Y5-2nd Grade: Blandford Nature Center, Critter Barn, Fire Station, Frederik Meijer Gardens, Symphony, Hoffmaster State Park
- 3rd-5th Grade: Blandford Nature Center, Camp Pendalouan, John Ball Zoo, State Capitol, Symphony
- 6th-8th Grade: Base Camp, Grand Valley State University, Mackinac Island, Michigan's Adventure, Rockford Scavenger Hunt
"Excel is diverse and has great teachers and leaders. We love the work the athletic director is doing and our kids have enjoyed the sports programs."
- Excel 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.