Sports Program

Building strength, teamwork, and leadership

Play at DCP Harper Woods

At DCP Harper Woods, we believe athletics play a powerful role in shaping confident, disciplined, and well-rounded scholars. Our tuition-free, K–8 public charter school in Harper Woods, Michigan offers a growing sports program that teaches teamwork, perseverance, and leadership, on and off the field. Through physical education, after-school athletics, and enrichment opportunities, scholars learn the value of hard work, respect, and community pride. At DCP Harper Woods, we celebrate every scholar’s potential to excel academically, athletically, and personally.

Flag Football

Our Flag Football team teaches teamwork and discipline while keeping scholars active and confident.

Boys Basketball

Boys Basketball at DCP Harper Woods builds leadership, focus, and pride—on the court and in the classroom.

Girls Basketball

Our Girls Basketball program empowers young athletes to compete with confidence, strength, and unity.

Cheerleading

Cheerleaders are the heartbeat of school spirit, spreading positivity, pride, and energy that unite our scholars and community.

Dance

Our Dance team encourages creativity, expression, and teamwork as scholars build confidence and showcase their talent.

Baseball

Our Baseball program promotes teamwork, coordination, and confidence while building a love for the game.

Soccer

Soccer at DCP Harper Woods inspires collaboration, agility, and global awareness through teamwork and play.

Karaoke

A creative space where scholars express themselves, build confidence, and shine through music

STEM & Robotics

STEM & Robotics brings science, technology, engineering, and math to life through hands-on projects.

  • K–2 Basketball: Completed an undefeated PAL League regular season and advanced to the Final Four.
  • 8U Basketball: Won both the Midwest Summer League Championship and the Midwest Fall League Championship.
  • JV Basketball: Earned the best regular-season record in the PAL League and advanced to the Final Four.
  • Varsity Basketball: Advanced to the Elite Eight in the PAL League and won the Midwest Fall League 14U Championship.
  • K–2 Soccer: Completed an undefeated season in the Eagle Sports League. The league does not hold playoffs or a championship tournament.

McKinney-Vento Act

The McKinney-Vento Act protects scholars from discrimination based on their lack of a permanent residence. Homeless Scholars are eligible to receive a variety of services including: transportation services, free meals under the school nutrition programs, limited English proficiency class, gifted and talented programs, and special education services based on a scholar’s eligibility. Homeless Scholars will not be denied enrollment based on lack of proof of residency. Please consult the McKinney-Vento Act Liaison if you need assistance. The PLA Network does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability or national origin in any employment and/or educational opportunity. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity for which the PLA Network Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. The PLA Network values diversity. Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is committed to making its websites accessible for all, including individuals with disabilities, and strives to ensure accessibility currently and as new technologies emerge. PLA welcomes questions and input on its sites' accessibility at each development phase. Please contact our Call Center at 888.655.0777 or submit feedback to Communications@PhalenAcademies.org if you encounter an issue accessing any portion of the network's websites.

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