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At a Glance

Y5-8

Grades

700

Amazing Students

9

Character-building Monthly Virtues

1997

Year Opened
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What Walker Charter Academy Parents Are Saying

"Walker Charter Academy has a wonderful and caring environment. My child has thrived at this school!"

 - Walker Charter Academy Parent

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Facts

Free and Reduced Lunch

Free and Reduced Lunch

We offer healthy, balanced meals to all students, including hot lunch each full school day. Our free and reduced program is available to families that qualify.

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Before and After School Care

Before and After School Care

We do not provide on-site before or after-school care, but we can recommend local care providers. Transportation services to and from school may be available through these providers.

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Transportation

Transportation

Busing is not provided, so parents are expected to provide the means for children to get to and from our school. Contact us if you would like to ask about parent carpooling.

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Dress Code

Dress Code

We have a dress code designed to reduce distractions so children can focus on academic success. Our dress code is flexible and cost effective.

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Child Safety Controls on Social Media

Now that social media platforms have existed for more than 20 years, we’re no stranger to the ways they’ve improved our lives. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter all help us stay connected with friends and family, find entertainment, share information, and even make a living. But we all know there are inherent risks and dangers as well. Keep reading to learn how to keep your kids safe on social media.
 
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Activities & More

In addition to our academics and moral focus, we support our students with a variety of extra programs.
We've highlighted a few below.
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Sports

Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, and Bowling

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Music

Weekly music class (specials), Band, Choir

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Art

Weekly art class (specials), Advanced Art (middle school elective), Drama

Chess Pieces

Clubs

National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Drama Club, Girls on the Run, Spanish

Other schools nearbyView NHA Schools Near Me

Wellspring Preparatory High School

1031 Page St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

4.1 Miles away from Walker Charter Academy

616-235-9500

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Knapp Charter Academy

1759 Leffingwell Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

5.8 Miles away from Walker Charter Academy

616-364-1100

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River City Scholars

944 Evergreen St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49507

6.5 Miles away from Walker Charter Academy

616-248-3390

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