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Specials & Extracurricular 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 what we offer below. 

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Technology

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

Students in PE

Specials

Along with academics, our scholars will be exposed to the arts and more. We offer specials like music, PE, technology, and visual arts.

Students in music class

Electives

Our 7th and 8th grade scholars will be able to choose elective classes. We offer music, PE, Spanish I and II, and visual arts. Not all electives are available for all grades.

In-School Programs

In addition to specials and electives, Gate City Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: College Campus Visits, National Junior Honor Society, Peer Mentoring, Student Ambassadors, and Student Council.

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Soccer

Soccer

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Track

Track

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Extracurricular activities are based on volunteer availability. Please call the school office for more information.
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3rd - 5th Grade

Extracurricular activities are based on volunteer availability. Please call the school office for more information.
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6th - 8th Grade

Extracurricular activities are based on volunteer availability. Please call the school office for more information.
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"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."

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Events

Gate City Charter Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:

  • Book Fair
  • Career Fair
  • Community Events
  • Concerts
  • Fall Festival
  • Family Movie Night
  • Multicultural Fair
  • School Carnival
  • Seasonal Dances
  • Talent Show

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Disney On Ice
Pumpkin Patch
Zoo
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3rd - 5th Grade

Haw River
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6th - 8th Grade

Camp Weaver Team Building
Overnight Trip to Washington DC
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