Clubs & Activities
From a kindergartener's first field trip to a senior's last season, students at Phoenix Academy have opportunities to explore interests, build friendships, and take part in something bigger than their classroom. Clubs, events, field trips, and athletics change year to year based on student interest.
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Explore, Connect, & Lead
Student Leadership, clubs, and events give students the chance to discover new interests, connect with classmates, and spend time together as a school community.
Student Leadership
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Phoenix Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
Athletic Team Captains (9th-12th)
Coaching K-4 Basketball Camp (9th-12th)
K-5 Club Sponsorships (9th-12th)
National Honors Society (9th-12th)
Student Council and Elections (9th-12th)
Clubs
Clubs vary year to year based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
Chess
Creative Writing
Debate
Japanese Culture
Service Learning
Events
8th Grade Picnic
Band and Orchestra Performances
Black History Program
Bingo Night
Book Fairs
Boosterthon Fun Run
Candy Cane Lane Christmas Store
Daddy-Daughter Dance (K-5th)
End-of-School Field Days
Fall Carnival
International Night
Mother-Son Bowling (K-5th)
Movie Nights
Rising Freshman Events (8th)
School Archeological Dig (8th)
School Dances
Athletics at Phoenix Academy
Phoenix Academy Firebird athletics program includes a variety of individual and team sports. High school sports play a key role in your student’s life by enhancing their overall well-being and academic performance, and encourages them to express school spirit and pride, both on and off the field.
Field Trips
Field trips take learning outside the classroom and give students shared experiences with their classmates. Destinations vary each year. Recent examples include:
Carolina Tiger Reserve
Discovery Place (Charlotte, NC)
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Durham Performing Arts Center
Engineering Day at Carowinds (Charlotte, NC)
Fire Station
Greensboro Zoo
Museum of Life and Science
Naylor Family Farm & Giant Corn Maze
NC Museum of Natural Science
NC Symphony
The Nutcracker - Carolina Ballet
Pullen Park
Washington, D.C. (8th Grade)
"The personal growth I have seen in my child has been amazing to witness. I have never seen my kid happy about school and he is excited for each day."
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