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Programs & Activities

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

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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

Fall & Winter

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Winter

Cross Country

Cross Country

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Spring

Soccer

Soccer

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Fall & Spring

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Winter

Bowling

Bowling

6th - 8th Grade

Boys

Winter

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"Walker Charter Academy gives my children a safe, caring, and fun environment to learn in."

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Activities and Clubs

Young 5s - 2nd Grade
Activities and Clubs

Activities and Clubs: Young 5s - 2nd Grade

Spanish

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

S.T.E.M.

S.T.E.M. includes: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We use this model to guide our scholars in authentic learning activities.

Student Council

Our student council members help in a variety of school and community events. The council represents the voice of our students and encourages school pride.

Carnival

This school-wide carnival is typically held at the end of the school year. Parents are encouraged to attend this family-fun event for all ages.

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.

Choir

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

Drama Club

Members of this club get an intro to theater arts and learn about acting, play production, and stage work.

Spanish

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

S.T.E.M.

S.T.E.M. includes: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We use this model to guide our scholars in authentic learning activities.

Band

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

Musical Theater

Students in this program get an intro to musical theater arts and learn about acting, play production and stage work, culminating in a live musical production for families.

Student Council

Our student council members help in a variety of school and community events. The council represents the voice of our students and encourages school pride.

Carnival

This school-wide carnival is typically held at the end of the school year. Parents are encouraged to attend this family-fun event for all ages.

6th - 8th Grade
Activities and Clubs

Choir

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

Drama Club

Members of this club get an intro to theater arts and learn about acting, play production, and stage work.

Spanish

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

National Junior Honor Society

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

Band

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

Musical Theater

Students in this program get an intro to musical theater arts and learn about acting, play production and stage work, culminating in a live musical production for families.

Carnival

This school-wide carnival is typically held at the end of the school year. Parents are encouraged to attend this family-fun event for all ages.

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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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