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Programs & Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Vanguard 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. 

S.T.E.M. project

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.

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Specials

Along with academics, our scholars will be exposed to the arts and more. We offer specials like art, music, Spanish, 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

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Bowling

Bowling

6th - 8th Grade

Boys

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What Vanguard Charter Academy Parents Are Saying

"I love the care Vanguard Charter Academy shows to the students, which ensures their success. Not only does the staff provide the recources to help them excel, they act quicly when a student needs additional help."

- Vanguard Charter Academy Parent

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Activities and Clubs

Young 5s - 2nd Grade
Activities and Clubs

Activities and Clubs: Young 5s - 2nd Grade

Book Fair

This school-wide event is a great chance for our students to shop for new books. You'll find many titles in a wide range of interests and levels, including popular authors and series.

3rd - 5th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Activities and Clubs: 3rd - 5th Grade

Book Fair

This school-wide event is a great chance for our students to shop for new books. You'll find many titles in a wide range of interests and levels, including popular authors and series.

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.

6th - 8th Grade
Activities and Clubs

National Junior Honor Society

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

Choir

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

Spanish

English-speaking scholars are taught basic Spanish in this program. This includes a variety of language activities for verbal and written practice.

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.

Book Fair

This school-wide event is a great chance for our students to shop for new books. You'll find many titles in a wide range of interests and levels, including popular authors and series.

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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.

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