Enrichment through Clubs and Activities
New Life Academy offers multiple enrichment opportunities through academic clubs and extracurricular activities outside of school. Current enrichment activities and clubs are listed below. If you are interested in a particular extracurricular activity, visit the Veracross parent portal for registration information.
Academic Clubs & Memberships
Student Council
Student Council is a leadership opportunity for students in Elementary and Upper School. At the Elementary level, council members share ideas, concerns and interests with teachers and principals. At the Secondary level, council members are the voice to the administration and have input on decisions that affect them and their school as well as help plan events.
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s most prestigious organization that recognizes outstanding high school students. Being selected as a member of the National Honor Society is one of highest honors a high school student can receive. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
International Student Club
The International Student Club is designed to promote the interests of the International Students and to integrate students with campus and community life.
Elementary Knowledge Bowl
The Elementary Knowledge bowl is a great opportunity for students begin preparing for the competitive Middle School Knowledge Bowl. During Knowledge Bowl, teams of students participate written and oral rounds by answering questions related to all areas of learning. Questions are taken from the standard curriculum for the grades and test students’ recall, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. This is a great team building experience.
Middle School Knowledge Bowl
Middle Grades Knowledge Bowl (MGKB) is an interdisciplinary academic competition for students in grades 6-8. During each meet, teams of students compete in written and oral rounds by answering questions related to all areas of learning. Questions are taken from the standard curriculum for the grades and test students’ recall, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Knowledge Bowl competition provides a format for student growth centered on academics and teamwork.
Young Authors Conference
Students in Grades 4-8 are invited to a daylong writing extravaganza where they will spend their day practicing their own writing while learning from local authors, songwriters, illustrators, poets and screenwriters. Students will learn the power of the well-written word and the way in which it can inform, inspire and transform.
The Young Authors Conference takes place each spring.
Extra-Curricular Clubs & Activities
Drama (Grade 3-5)
The Zephyr Theater partners with New Life Academy to offer theatre to Grades 2-5. The artistic staff will work closely with students on all elements of theatrical performance, with an emphasis on education in techniques such as dance, singing, movement, diction, direction, storytelling, improvisation, vocal production, non-verbal communication, and stage presence. These areas not only become the foundation of theatrical performances, but also build a set of skills that the students will be able to use in all areas of their lives.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives… one heart at a time. Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ.
FCA is not currently meeting this semester.