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Programs & Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Gate City Charter 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

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Soccer

Soccer

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Track

Track

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

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What Gate City Charter Academy Parents Are Saying

"I love how the school is more like family and treats the children and parents with the greatest respect. I speak highly of Gate City Charter Academy everywhere I go."

- Gate City Parent

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Activities and Clubs

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Activities and Clubs

Activities and Clubs: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Multicultural Fair

Students and families are invited to join us and celebrate diversity. Our cultures are shared with music, food, history and fun!

3rd - 5th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Drama Club

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

Choir

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

Dance

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

Band

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

Multicultural Fair

Students and families are invited to join us and celebrate diversity. Our cultures are shared with music, food, history and fun!

6th - 8th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Drama Club

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

Choir

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

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.

Dance

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

Band

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

National Junior Honor Society

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

Multicultural Fair

Students and families are invited to join us and celebrate diversity. Our cultures are shared with music, food, history and fun!

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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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