Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At South Arbor 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.
South Arbor Spreads Holiday Cheer
The holidays brought times of celebration and gathering for many National Heritage Academies® (NHA) partner-schools and the families they serve.
This year, South Arbor hosted their fourth annual Holiday Chess Championship. Click below to read more about how they celebrated!
Read More About the Holiday Celebrations
Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. South Arbor Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Student Council (6th-8th)
- National Junior Honor Society (7th-8th)
- Safety Patrol (8th)
Athletics
Basketball
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cross Country
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
Electives
- Band
- Creative Writing
- Geology
- Life Skills
- & more!
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Art Club (6th-8th)
- Board Game Club (3rd-5th)
- Chess Club (K-8th)
- Crochet Club (6th-8th)
- Culture Club (5th-8th)
- Girls on the Run (3rd-5th)
- Homework Club (K-8th)
- Jr. Cheer (2nd-4th)
- Martial Arts (3rd-8th)
- Running Club (5th-8th)
- Soccer Club (3rd-8th)
- Yearbook (6th-8th)
Academic Competitions
Students participating in the following clubs will compete against other schools. These are based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Chess Team (6th-8th)
- Science Olympiad (2nd-8th)
- Solo & Ensemble
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Art Show
- Book Fair
- Family Nights
- Middle School Mixers
- Multicultural Fair
- School Carnival
- School Concerts
- Scripps Spelling Bee (2-8)
- Seasonal Dances
- Spring Musical (3-8)
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Y5K-2nd Grade: Apple Orchard, Science Center
- 3rd-5th Grade: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Greenfield Village, Michigan Science Center, U of M Museum of Natural History
- 6th-8th Grade: 6th Grade Camp, Cedar Point, Washington D.C.
"South Arbor provides the students with a quality education, a positive learning environment, friendly staff, and several family events."
- South Arbor Charter 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.