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Programs & Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Vanderbilt Charter Academy, students can explore their interests, learn new skills and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. More details about the programs and activities we offer are 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.

Art Supplies

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

Boys & Girls

Cross Country

Cross Country

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Soccer

Soccer

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Learn more about Vanderbilt Charter Academy's athletics program by visiting our athletics website!

Activities and Clubs

Young 5s - 2nd Grade
Activities and Clubs

Activities and Clubs: Young 5s - 2nd Grade

Talent Show

A night of fun and festivities for all! Participants compete and celebrate each other's creative talents.

Multicultural Fair

Students and families are invited to join us and celebrate diversity. Our cultures are shared with music, food, history and fun!

Choir

Our choir program includes lessons in choral singing, musical terms, and vocal skills.

3rd - 5th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Girls on the Run

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum. The program runs for 10 weeks in the spring.

Talent Show

A night of fun and festivities for all! Participants compete and celebrate each other's creative talents.

Multicultural Fair

Students and families are invited to join us and celebrate diversity. Our cultures are shared with music, food, history and fun!

Band

We offer band for our students to express themselves through music and teamwork.

Coding

Coding isn't just for college students! With the importance of STEM careers on the rise, we are making sure our students are prepared and ready to code.

Choir

Our choir program includes lessons in choral singing, musical terms, and vocal skills.

6th - 8th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Talent Show

A night of fun and festivities for all! Participants compete and celebrate each other's creative talents.

Multicultural Fair

Students and families are invited to join us and celebrate diversity. Our cultures are shared with music, food, history and fun!

Band

We offer band for our students to express themselves through music and teamwork.

National Junior Honor Society

This program was created for outstanding middle schoolers. These students are often recognized for efforts in academics, character, and service.

Coding

Coding isn't just for college students! With the importance of STEM careers on the rise, we are making sure our students are prepared and ready to code.

Choir

Our choir program includes lessons in choral singing, musical terms, and vocal skills.

Book Club

Readers gather to share thoughts and explore ideas through "book talk." The perfect club for scholars who enjoy a shared love for reading.

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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