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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

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

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Specials

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

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Electives

Our 6th-8th grade scholars will be able to choose elective classes. We offer band, drama, English I, journalism, leadership, math, media, science olympiad, technology, and yearbook. Not all electives are available for all grades.

In-School Programs

In addition to specials and electives, Johnston Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: Honor Role Awards, Monthly Perfect Attendance Awards, Peer Leadership, Safety Patrol, Student Government, and Student of the Month.

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

Track

Track

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Architecture
Book Club
Homesteading
Home Economics
Props & Sets
S.A.V.E. Club
Spanish Club
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3rd - 5th Grade

Architecture
Book Club
Homesteading
Home Economics
Props & Sets
S.A.V.E. Club
Spanish Club
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6th - 8th Grade

Architecture
Book Club
Homesteading
Home Economics
Props & Sets
S.A.V.E. Club
Spanish Club
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"The staff is incredible and the extracurricular opportunities are awesome!"

 - Johnston Charter Academy Parent

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Events

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

  • Apex Fun Run
  • Book Fair
  • Concerts
  • Family Movie Night
  • Food Drive
  • Harvest Festival
  • Musical
  • PTO Monthly Events
  • School Carnival
  • Seasonal Dances

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Marbles Kids Museum
Pumpkin Patch
Science in School
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3rd - 5th Grade

Battleship
Fort Fisher
Meymandi Concert Hall
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6th - 8th Grade

Gettysburg
Team Building Overnight Trip
Washington DC
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