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Programs & Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Fortis 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

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cross Country

Cross Country

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Soccer

Soccer

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

5th - 8th Grade

Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

5th - 8th Grade

Girls

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What Fortis Academy Families Are Saying

"Fortis Academy values discipline, motivation, encouragement, academic performance, and moral focus. The teachers have a high level of professionalism."

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Activities and Clubs

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Activities and Clubs

Activities and Clubs: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Art Club

Young artists come together to practice technique and work on art projects.

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.

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.

Drama Club

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

Art Club

Young artists come together to practice technique and work on art projects.

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.

Crochet Club

Crafty scholars learn to design hand-made works of art using crochet needles and hooks.

Newspaper Club

Aspiring "journalists" work together in the Newspaper Club to publish school news, fun stories, and important events.

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.

Drama Club

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

National Junior Honor Society

This program was created for outstanding middle schoolers. These students are often recognized for efforts in academics, character, and service.

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.

Safety Patrol

Our scholars help to keep each other safe in school. Safety patrol members help with arrival, dismissal, and special events.

Michigan Youth in Government

Scholars in this group participate in a state legislature. This includes a conference in Lansing, Michigan.

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.

Newspaper Club

Aspiring "journalists" work together in the Newspaper Club to publish school news, fun stories, and important events.

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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.

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