Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At South Pointe Scholars, 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.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. South Pointe Scholars offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- CLR (Community Leadership Revenue Academy)
- National Junior Honor Society (6th-8th)
- Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
- School Mentoring Program (6th-8th)
- Student Activities Committee (6th-8th)
- Student Council (3rd-5th)
Athletics
Basketball
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
- PE
- Science
- Social Studies
- & more!
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Adventures Guild (6th-8th)
- Winter Bowling League (5th-8th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Autism Walk
- Black History Programs
- Coffee with the Principal
- Family Nights
- Field Day
- Fine Art Exhibition
- Math & Science Nights
- Multicultural Fair
- Pumpkin Run
- Reading Night / Literacy Bingo Night
- Saturday Sports Camps (3rd-4th)
- Spelling Bee
- Talent Show
- Trunk or Treat
- Turkey Trot
- Veteran’s Day Assembly
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Y5K-2nd Grade: Cider Mill, Detroit Zoo, Hands-On Museum, Henry Ford Museum, In house field trips (Animal Adventure, Skydome)
- 3rd-5th Grade: 5th Grade Camp, Battle Creek Science Center, Cider Mill, Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum, In house field trips (Animal Adventure, Skydome)
- 6th-8th Grade: Cedar Point (8th), High Velocity, In house field trips (Animal Adventure, Skydome), Michigan Colleges and Universities, Michigan Science Center, NMU (6), Washington D.C. Trip
"The high expectations that South Pointe offers is what we need to succeed!"
- South Pointe Scholars 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.