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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

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

Specials

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Music
PE
Visual Arts
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Electives

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ChoirSTEM
DramaStudy Skills
PEVisual Arts
Spanish 
*Not all electives are available for all grades.
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In-School Programs

In addition to specials and electives, Paragon Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: College Campus Tours, High School Transition Events, Leadership Luncheon, National Junior Honor Society and Student Council.

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Technology

We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

7th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cross Country

Cross Country

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Tackle Football

Tackle Football

7th - 8th Grade

Boys

Track & Field

Track & Field

7th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

7th - 8th Grade

Girls

Wrestling

Wrestling

7th - 8th Grade

Boys

All sports are in partnership with Lumen Christi.

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

German Club
Intramural Sports
Japanese Club
Running Club
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3rd - 5th Grade

Archery (4-5)
Chess Club (4-5)
German Club
​Intramural Sports
​Japanese Club
Lego Club
Running Club
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6th - 8th Grade

Archery
Chess Club
German Club
Intramural Sports
​Japanese Club
Lego Club (6)
Math Counts
Running Club
Tae Kwon Doe
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What Paragon Charter Academy Parents Are Saying

"My daughter and I love Paragon Charter Academy! I appreciate the after school programs, they are very beneficial to our family."

 - Paragon Charter Academy Parent

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Events

Paragon Charter Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
  • Book Fair
  • Concerts
  • Fall Family Festival
  • Reading Night
  • Talent Show

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Alligator Sanctuary
Binder Park Zoo
Dahlem Center
Jackson College Theatre
YMCA Swims
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3rd - 5th Grade

Camp Michindoh
Mackinac Island
Rural Education Day at Jackson County Fairgrounds
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6th - 8th Grade

Chicago
Kayak Trip
New York City Trip
Washington DC
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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