Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Pinnacle 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.
Pinnacle Celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and scholars at all National Heritage Academies® (NHA) schools celebrated the observance, learning about Black pioneers and diving into Black history and culture.
Pinnacle invited the community to gather for their vibrant Black History Month Cultural Expo. Click below to learn more about how we celebrated!
Learn More About the Celebrations
Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Pinnacle Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (6th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
7th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Track & Field
3rd - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Art Club (boys & girls 3rd-5th)
- G.A.M.E. (boys 6th-8th)
- Lady Eagles (girls 6th-8th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Back-to-School Bash
- Black History Programs
- Concerts
- Kindergarten Enrichment Events
- Monthly Family Events
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- K-2nd Grade: Lake Farm Park, Patterson Fruit Farm
- 3rd-5th Grade: Great Lakes Science Center
- 6th-8th Grade: Chicago, Detroit, Washington D.C.
"Pinnacle offers a range of activities for the students. My son enjoys participating in them and also loves his teacher."
- Pinnacle Academy Parent
NHA® Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
Learn More About Stanford's StudyA 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.