Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Westfield Charter Academy, 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. Westfield Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Student Council (5th-6th)
Athletics
Basketball
5th - 6th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
5th - 6th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cross Country
5th - 6th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
5th - 6th Grade
Girls
"Westfield Charter Academy is such a great school. I’m glad I found a school where I can feel secure knowing that my children are in good hands."
- Westfield Charter Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Art Club (5th-6th)
- Dance (K-6th)
- Girls on the Run (3rd-6th)
- Gymnastics (K-6th)
- Karate (K-6th)
- Robotics & Coding (K-8th)
- YMCA Sports Club (K-8th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Black History Programs
- Book Fair
- Community Events
- Concerts
- Dances
- Field Day
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Apple Orchard
- Charles H. Wright Museum
- Detroit Historical Museum
- Detroit Science Center
- Detroit Zoo
- Greenfield Village
- Henry Ford Museum
- High Velocity
- Lansing
- Marquis Theatre
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.