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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

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

Specials

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Music
PE
Technology
Visual Arts
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Electives

Robotics creation
3D Modeling & 
Printing
DrawingMusicStudy Skills
Bucket Drumming & RhythmForeign LanguagePETeacher's Aide
Classic FilmsKinder BuddiesQuiz Bowl/TriviaTech Apps & Coding
Classical MythologyLeadershipScience FairVisual Arts
Creative WritingLego MastersSports Anatomy 
*Not all electives are available for all grades.
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In-School Programs

In addition to specials and electives, Foundations Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: National Junior Honor Society, spelling bee, and student council.

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Technology

We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Cross Country

Cross Country

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Soccer

Soccer

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Art Club
Chess Club
Improv Club
Magic Club
​Robotics
Spanish Club
Writing Club
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3rd - 5th Grade

Art Club
Chess Club
Improv Club
Magic Club
​Robotics
Spanish Club
Writing Club
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6th - 8th Grade

3D Printing
Art Club
Chess Club
Coding
Drama
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Improv Club
Magic Club
​Robotics
Spanish Club
Writing Club
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"Foundations Academy is very attentive to student needs and puts a high emphasis on student success. I love that parents are expected to be attentive as well and that the school involves parents as much as possible."

- Foundations Academy Parent

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Events

Foundations Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:

  • 3rd Grade Wax Museum
  • 8th Grade Dance
  • Book Fair
  • Community Events
  • Concerts
  • Field Day
  • Middle School Madness
  • School Musical
  • Spirit Nights
  • Talent Show
  • Trunk or Treat

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Arvada Performing Arts Center (1)
Children's Museum (K)
Denver Center for Performing Arts (2)
Denver Museum of Nature & Science (1)
Pumpkin Patch (K)
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3rd - 5th Grade

Arvada Performing Arts Center (3)
Denver Zoo (3)
Water Festival (4)
Young AmeriTowne (5)
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6th - 8th Grade

Four-Day Washington DC Trip (8)
International Towne (7)
Three-Day Outdoor Education Program (6)
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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.

Learn More About Stanford's Study