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Programs & Activities

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

Cross Country

Cross Country

6th - 8th Grade

Soccer

Soccer

6th - 8th Grade

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

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.

Book Fair

This school-wide event is a great chance for our students to shop for new books. You'll find many titles in a wide range of interests and levels, including popular authors and series.

Compass Club

Students from all grades join together for this Moral Focus outreach club. Parents are welcome to be part of this club!

3rd - 5th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Activities and Clubs: 3rd - 5th Grade

Art Club

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

Book Fair

This school-wide event is a great chance for our students to shop for new books. You'll find many titles in a wide range of interests and levels, including popular authors and series.

Compass Club

Students from all grades join together for this Moral Focus outreach club. Parents are welcome to be part of this club!

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.

Art Club

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

Book Fair

This school-wide event is a great chance for our students to shop for new books. You'll find many titles in a wide range of interests and levels, including popular authors and series.

Compass Club

Students from all grades join together for this Moral Focus outreach club. Parents are welcome to be part of this club!

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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