SVSU School and University Partnerships Annual Report 2017/18

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SUPO Photo Contest Winner: White Pine Academy

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The School/University Partnership Office (SUPO) at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) is committed to serving and supporting our 11,000+ students in our 18 public school academies (PSAs). Knowing families entrust us by sending their children to our academies is a role we take seriously, with passion and accountability. Our portfolio epitomizes the idea of quality school choices for families throughout the state. We hope you find this Annual Report beneficial and inspiring. Everyday, we are seeing monumental accomplishments in our academies, but there is still work to be done.

Best,

David A. Lewis, Ed.D.

Our Mission The mission of the School/University Partnership Office is to ensure high academic achievement for all our Public School Academy students. “Student success is our Passion.�

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David Lewis

Dawn Gillespie

Sharmee Gloss

Doug Newcombe

Director

Administrative Assistant

Transition Coordinator

Field Representative

Kayleen Kindy Student Assistant

Candice Casey

Chantra Williams

Joseph Rousseau

School Improvement Specialist

School Improvement Specialist

Special Projects Assistant

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Ken Tesauro Field Representative

6,314 Metro-Detroit

4,609 Southeast 480 Central

Enrollment Management Companies • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Flat River White Pine Branch Line Charlevoix

263 Northwest

Demographics Hawaiian/PacificIslander - 0% Asian - 1%

Access Point American Montessori Solutions Axios Charter HR Chatfield Management Corp.

Charlevoix Education Mgmt.

Charter School Service of Michigan Charter School Partners Education Management Network Midwest Management Scholastic Solutions LLC. Solid Rock Management Co. Summit Management Consulting The Leona Group The Romine Group LLC.

0% - American Indian/Alaska Native 2% - Multi-racial

22% Hispanic/Latino

45% African American

30% White

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Teacher Scholarships Certified teachers from the Public School Academies authorized by Saginaw Valley State University are eligible to receive a 50% scholarship for up to 15 credits per year for graduate level classes taken at the University.

Board Training The School/University Partnership Office has developed a two-pronged approach to Board Training. We provide onsite training for those academies in need of specific support. Topics include, but not limited to, legal insights, Budget/ Finance, Management Company Relationships, FOIA/OMA, Compliance/Legal Requirements, and more. Periodically, we host a board training event for all our academies.

Professional Development The School/University Partnership Office offers a number of different professional development opportunities for school leaders and teachers alike. For the 2017-18 school year, we offered the following: • School Leader Meetings • Eidex training • Math Professional Learning Community • Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Informing Instruction/Applying Reports Additional offerings were provided at school sites upon request.

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PSA Student Scholarships The School/University Partnership Office welcomes scholarship opportunities to qualifying students graduating from SVSU’s authorized Public School Academies. Students receive a $6,000 scholarship for up to four consecutive school years.

PSA Scholar Program To increase University graduation and retention rates, SUPO developed the Public School Academy Scholar Program.

Founded in the fall of 2011, the PSA Scholar Program works in partnership with SVSU’s enrollment management and student service offices to: 1. recruit students from SVSU authorized Public School Academies, 2. provide financial support through the PSA Scholarship, and 3. provide the academic supports needed to retain and graduate students.

Students who receive a PSA scholarship enter the Scholar Program and are placed into an intense college readiness program that provides support in and outside of the classroom. Some of the supports include one-on-one tutoring through the Center for Academic Achievement, volunteer experiences, leadership experience, employment, and academic advising. In addition, the Scholar Program provides a summer boot camp for Freshman to transition to campus life.

Thirty-three freshman started the program in 201718. The retention rate for Fall 2017 to Winter 2018 was 79.3%.

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Charlevoix Montessori Academy of Arts

Woodland School

Saginaw Preparatory Academy

The New Standard Academy Genesee STEM Academy The Chatfield School

Landmark Academy

Kingsbury Country Day School

Flat River Academy

Merritt Academy Waterford Montessori Pontiac Academy for Excellence

White Pine Academy

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Chandler Park Academy Cesar Chavez Academy Oakland International Marvin L. Winans Academy Branch Line School

BRANCH LINE SCHOOL 16360 Hubbard St., Livonia, MI 48154 T: (734) 335-0663 F: (734) 335-0663 www.branchlineschool.org

Grades: PreK-8 Year Opened: 2013 Enrollment: 134 students Management Firm: Access Point ISD: Wayne RESA School Leader: Jen Wilkins Current Contract Term: 6/30/18

Board Members: Rodney Daniels – President Gerald Miney – Vice President Tanya Panizzo – Secretary David Rousseau – Treasurer Matt MacFarlane – Member

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 32.8% % Special Education: 14.2% % Limited English Proficient: <1%

Student/Teacher Ratio: <10:1 Mission Statement: “Branch Line School will guide students in an individualized, small school atmosphere that cultivates intellectual freedom, respect for others, and service to the community in order to produce critical thinkers and informed global citizens.”

POINTS OF PRIDE: • Green School – Our recycling team takes pride in

collecting, recycling and working on our garden projects to keep us at a Green School Status and work hard to get to the Emerald Status • Salmon in the Classroom – Our Investigator cohort was

selected to participate in the Salmon in the Classroom project through the Michigan DNR. The students have been raising salmon from eggs and will release them back into the Great Lakes this spring 9

CESAR CHAVEZ ACADEMY Elementary: 8126 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit, MI 48209 T: (313) 843-9440 F: (313) 297-6948

Elementary East: 4130 Maxwell St. Detroit, MI 48214 T: (313) 924-0317 F: (313) 924-0425

High School: 1761 Waterman St. Detroit, MI 48209 T: (313) 551-0611 F: (313) 551-0552

Upper Elementary: 4100 Martin St. Detroit, MI 48210 T: (313) 361-1083 F: (313) 361-1095

Middle School: 6782 Goldsmith St. Detroit, MI 48209 T: (313) 842-0006 F: (313) 842-0167

www.chavezacademy.com

Grades: PreK-12 Year Opened: 1996 Enrollment: 2,314 students Management Firm: The Leona Group ISD: Wayne RESA Current Contract Term: 6/30/21

Board Members: Lawrence Garcia – President Almaida Guerra – Member Brian Callahan – Vice President Fred Pacheco – Member Valeon Waller – Secretary Clarisa Piecuch – Member Brenda Hernandez-Arce – Treasurer

Mission Statement: “To provide a safe atmosphere of academic excellence that promotes thinkers and problem solvers who work cooperatively and respectfully in an inclusive environment.”

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ELEMENTARY CAMPUS: Grades: PreK-2 Year Opened: 1996 Enrollment: 457 School Leader: Gabriela Jaime UPPER ELEMENTARY CAMPUS: Grades: 3-5 Year Opened: 2009 Enrollment: 454 School Leader: Thomas Goodley

“Students have music, gym, and art every week. We are technologyrich with iPads and SMART Boards in each classroom and offer afterschool tutoring and fun clubs. Staff provides extra support for enrichment and students who are academically at risk. School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) promotes environmental help to increase the likelihood students are academically, emotionally and socially successful.”

“We offer one-to-one technology for every student.”

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 96.9%

ELEMENTARY EAST CAMPUS (REPLICATE): Grades: K-6 Year Opened: 2013 Enrollment: 117 School Leader: Adasina Philyaw MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS: Grades: 6-8 Year Opened: 2005 Enrollment: 587 School Leader: April Hines-Jenkins HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS: Grades: 9-12 Year Opened: 2001 Enrollment: 695 School Leader: Juan Martinez

% Special Education: 13.1% “High school index score/high student growth.”

% Limited English Proficient: 10.06%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1

“Academic (RTI) and ESL intervention support services are provided to all students whether they are struggling academically or are high achieving students, S.T.E.M. programs offered to ensure that every student meets their full growth protentional and beyond.”

“We are a clean, safe, orderly, student-centered, caring bilingualbicultural learning community. We offer Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, SAT prep and are college and career focused.

Extracurricular programs include robotics and sports. ‘We Make Things Happen; Si Se Puede!”

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CHANDLER PARK ACADEMY Elementary: 20220 Kelly Rd. Harper Woods, MI 48225 T: (313) 884-8830 F: (313) 884-9130

Middle: 20100 Kelly Rd. Harper Woods, MI 48225 T: (313) 839-9886 F: (313) 839-3221

High: 20254 Kelly Rd. Harper Woods, MI 48225 T: (313) 499-3010 F: (313) 499-3052

www.chandlerparkacademy.net

Grades: PreK-12 Year Opened: 1997 Enrollment: 2,336 students Management Firm: Scholastic Solutions, LLC ISD: Wayne RESA Current Contract Term: 6/30/20

Board Members: Charles Arnold – President Anthony Shipley – Vice President Scott Boswell – Secretary Sheldon Johnson – Treasurer Carlitta Cabell – Member Kathleen Armstrong – Member Barbara Wynder – Member

Mission Statement: “Chandler Park Academy delivers academic excellence, character development and leadership for the urban child who would benefit from a culturally and academically enriched PreK-12 college and career preparatory education.”

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ELEMENTARY CAMPUS: Grades: PreK-5 Year Opened: 2007 Enrollment: 965 School Leader: Marian Flaggs

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS: Grades: 6-8 Year Opened: 2005 Enrollment: 647 School Leader: Kenneth Williams

HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS: Grades: 9-12 Year Opened: 2010 Enrollment: 724 Co-Leaders: Brian Ericson & Evelyn Shropshire

POINTS OF PRIDE: •

Chandler Park Academy received an AdvancED accreditation renewal during the 2017-2018 school year

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The Chandler Park Academy High School Index score was 59.4, which is above both of our neighborhood schools—Denby High School (21.6) and Harper Woods High School (47.1)

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 90.2% % Special Education: 4.1% % English Language Learners: <5%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 23:1

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CHARLEVOIX MONTESSORI ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS 115 West Hurlbut St., Charlevoix, MI 49720 T: (313) 547-9000 F: (313) 547-9464 www.cma.edu

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 78.3% % Special Education: 38.4% % Limited English Proficient: <1 %

Grades: PreK-12 Year Opened: 1996 Enrollment: 46 students Management Firm: Charlevoix Education Mgmt.

ISD: Charlevoix-Emmet ISD School Leader: Amanda Minaker Current Contract Term: 6/30/20

Board Members: Joseph Seidel – President Dave Kroon – Vice President Christine Dillon – Secretary Michael Randall – Treasurer Jennifer Earls – Member Gloria Olach – Member Judi Sigulinsky – Member

Student/Teacher Ratio: <10:1 Mission Statement: “The mission of the Charlevoix Montessori Academy is to provide a personalized education that allows students to realize their full potential.”

POINTS OF PRIDE: • We educate the whole child– academically, morally, and

socially • We offer a full arts program with courses in art, music

and drama while expanding arts integration (art, music, creative movement and drama) in student work • We offer a family atmosphere with small class sizes for all

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THE CHATFIELD SCHOOL 231 Lake Dr., Lapeer, MI 48446 T: (810) 667-8970 F: (810) 667-8983 www.chatfieldschool.org

Grades: K-8 Year Opened: 1996 Enrollment: 483 Students Management Firm: Chatfield Management Corp.

ISD: Lapeer ISD School Leaders: Bill Kraly & Matt Young Current Contract Term: 6/30/21

Board Members: Craig Watson – President Christie Smith – Vice President Karen Dumas – Secretary/Treasurer Sean O’Bryan – Member Vacancy

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 29%

% Special Education: 8.1% % Limited English Proficient: <1% Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1

Mission Statement: “The mission of The Chatfield School is to build a partnership between parents and school staff to assure each child the best educational environment, the best teaching practices and the highest expectations for mastering skills and acquiring the knowledge to be successful in today’s world.”

POINTS OF PRIDE: • Robotics Team • M-STEP scores above state and districts in county • The Chatfield Middle School has been designated as a

School To Watch by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle School Reform and The Excellence in Education of Michigan • Chatfield School has been named a State School of

Character and Excellence by the Michigan Department of 15 Education

FLAT RIVER ACADEMY 9481 Jordan Rd., Greenville, MI 48838 T: (616) 754-9360 F: (616) 754-9363 www.flatriveracademy.org

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 72.5% % Special Education: 16.7% % Limited English Proficient: <1%

Grades: K-12 Year Opened: 1996 Enrollment: 120 Management Firm: Midwest Management ISD: Montcalm ISD School Leader: Hilary Karnatz Current Contract Term: 6/30/19

Board Members: Ruthie Blackgrove – President Daniel Worden – Vice President Autumn DeGood – Secretary Kimberly Dreyer – Member Lavonne Hayne – Member

Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Mission Statement: “Flat River Academy will engage learners in a comprehensive education using an innovative, project-based curriculum designed to inspire and prepare them to be college and career ready.”

POINTS OF PRIDE: • Accelerated Curriculum—Students have the opportunity to advance in

their studies as quickly as he or she can • College Preparatory—Middle School curriculum geared for success in

college • Up to 25 students per classroom • Differentiated Instruction—Gives students the ability to learn no matter

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GENESEE STEM ACADEMY 5240 Calkins Rd., Flint, MI 48532 T: (810) 600-6466 F: (810) 600-6445 www.geneseestem.com

Grades: PreK-9 Year Opened: 2013 Enrollment: 329 Management Firm: Access Point ISD: Genesee ISD School Leader: Kimberly Coulter Current Contract Term: 6/30/19

Board Members: Nicholas Morgan – President Laura Legardye – Vice President/Treasurer Edgar Taylor – Secretary Dennis Brownfield – Member Storm Shriver – Member

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 93.9% % Special Education: 11.9% % Limited English Proficient: <1%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Mission Statement: “The mission of Genesee STEM Academy is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for students to develop a passion for lifelong learning, a strong academic foundation, and exposure to the key fields of science and technology, engineering, and math.”

POINTS OF PRIDE: • GSTEMA is the first and only STEM certified school in Genesee

County • There is a 1:1 technology ratio where all students have a laptop,

iPad, or Chromebook • K-6 students partake in a science/engineering class twice each

week • GSTEMA was awarded a $10,000 grant from United Way to

expand the afterschool program

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KINGSBURY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 5000 Hosner Rd., Oxford, MI 48370 T: (248) 628-2571 F: (248) 628-3612 www.kingsburyschool.org

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 10.9% % Special Education: 8.6% % Limited English Proficient: <1%

Grades: PreK-8 Year Opened: 2013 Enrollment: 257 Management Firm: Charter School Partners ISD: Oakland ISD School Leader: David Poirier Current Contract Term: 6/30/20

Board Members: Christin Stephens – President Lisa Halushka – Vice President Emily Katich – Treasurer Chiara Buysse – Secretary Candace LeGest – Member

Dora Higbie – Member Diane Haig – Member Sandra McCloud – Member Adam Stewart – Member

Student/Teacher Ratio: 13.1 Mission Statement: “It is the mission of Kingsbury Country Day School to help every child reach their maximum potential through a challenging curriculum and expert instruction, in a safe and supportive learning environment.”

POINTS OF PRIDE: • Awarded the Evergreen status reducing their

ecological footprint on the world • Located on a 100 acre campus which provides

“natural classrooms” where wildlife and plant-life help learning “come to life” every day • Small class sizes help students and teachers

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LANDMARK ACADEMY 4800 Lapeer Rd., Kimball, MI 48074 T: (810) 982-7210 F: (810) 982-0679 www.landmarkacademy.net

Grades: K-12 Year Opened: 1999 Enrollment: 824 Management Firm: Summit Management ISD: St. Clair County RESA School Leaders: Debby Wilton (6-12) Danielle Shannon (K-5) Current Contract Term: 6/30/19

Board Members: Sherry Bevins – President Ronald Toles – Vice President / Treasurer Kim Bowman – Secretary Robert Toles – Member Joseph Cordle – Member

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 66.5% % Special Education: 13.1% % Limited English Proficient: <1%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Mission Statement: “Landmark Academy, recognizing the unique giftedness of the individual student, will work in cooperation with parents and the community to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that encourages academic excellence, character development, and a love for lifelong learning.”

POINTS OF PRIDE: • AdvanED Accredited • Top 50th percentile of schools in the state according to

the state’s most recent Top to Bottom List • AP classes (AP Literature and AP US History) • Young 5’s Transitional Kindergarten Classroom • Community partnership with Great Start Readiness

Program has been introduced • 2013, 2017 and 2018 Best High School Bronze Medal by U.S. News and World19 Report

MARVIN L. WINANS ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS 9740 McKinney St., Detroit, MI 48224 T: (313) 640-4610 F: (313) 640-4611 www.winans.spfs.k12.mi.us/

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 93.9% % Special Education: 3.6% % Limited English Proficient: <1%

Grades: K-8 Year Opened: 1997 Enrollment: 672 Management Firm: Solid Rock Management ISD: Wayne RESA School Leader: Randy Hayward Current Contract Term: 6/30/21

Board Members: William Young III – President Terra Webster – Vice President Deborah Smith-Pollard – Secretary/Treasurer Lauren Campbell – Member Charles Murphy – Member Fernando Parker – Member Edgar Smith – Member

Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Mission Statement: “The mission of Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts (WAPA) is to prepare students for academic and performing arts excellence and responsible citizenship.”

POINTS OF PRIDE:

“A premier performing arts public charter school academy that engages students in cross -content classroom instruction along with vocal, drama, orchestra, band, visual arts and dance all intertwined within the instructional school day. All K-8 students receive four performing arts classes a term and opportunities to preform on various platforms in and outside of school. All teachers are highly qualified.”

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MERRITT ACADEMY 59900 Havenridge Rd., New Haven, MI 48048 T: (586) 749-6000 F: (586) 749-8582 www.merritt-academy.org

Grades: PreK-12 Year Opened: 2002 Enrollment: 519 students Management Firm: The Romine Group, LLC ISD: Macomb ISD School Leader: Nathan Seiferlein Current Contract Term: 6/30/20

Board Members: Karen Bochatyn – President Amy White-Jones – Vice President Karen Boska – Secretary Jean Dery – Treasurer Michelle Glaza – Member

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 49.1% % Special Education: 5.9% % Limited English Proficient: <5%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Mission Statement: “The mission of Merritt Academy is to instill in its students academic excellence, character development, a love for lifelong learning, and service to others.”

POINTS OF PRIDE: • Offer MTSS (multi-tiered student support) and

ZAP (Zeros Are Not Permitted) • Classes are capped at 24 for lower elementary

and 25 for 3rd grade and above • Many electives to choose from, including

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OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Lower Elementary: 6111 Miller St. Detroit, MI 48211 T: (313) 347-0246 F: (313) 347-0250

Upper Elementary: 4001 Miller St. Detroit, MI 48211 T: (313) 923-0790 F: (313) 923-0927

Middle School: 8228 Conant St. Detroit, MI 48211 T: (313) 925-1000 F: (313) 925-1133

High School: 2619 Florian St. Hamtramck, MI 48212 T: (313) 285-8990 F: (313) 784-9438

www.oiacademy.net

Grades: PreK-12 Year Opened: 1999 Enrollment: 860 students Management Firm: Education Management and Network (EMAN) ISD: Wayne RESA Current Contract Term: 6/30/19

Board Members: Ahmed El-Bohy – President Alaa Elmoursi – Vice President Mariola Mulrooney – Secretary Rashad Rabaa – Treasurer Bassem Moez – Member

Mission Statement: “Students of all backgrounds will achieve academic growth and proficiency both at grade level and beyond to prepare them for their college and career goals.”

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LOWER ELEMENTARY CAMPUS: Grades: PreK-1 Year Opened: 2006 Enrollment: 96 School Leader: Mahasti Shahidi

UPPER ELEMENTARY CAMPUS: Grades: 2-4 Year Opened: 2003 Enrollment: 164 School Leader: Mahasti Shahidi

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS: Grades: 5-8 Year Opened: 2007 Enrollment: 205 School Leader: Larry Cowger

HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS: Grades: 9-12 Year Opened: 2013 Enrollment: 395 School Leader: Larry Cowger

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 95.7% % Special Education: 4.1%

POINTS OF PRIDE: • In 2018 Oakland International Academy outperformed neighboring districts on the SAT, MSTEP, and

% Limited English Proficient: <1%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1

NWEA • About 1 million dollars of renovations were done on the OIA buildings in 2018 • Technology in the district includes four computer labs at the high school, one at the middle school,

and one at the elementary school.

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PONTIAC ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE 196 Cesar E. Chavez St., Pontiac, MI 48342 T: (248) 745-9420 F: (248) 745-1275 www.pontiacacademy.org

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 82.3% % Special Education: 11.6% % Limited English Proficient: <1%

Grades: K-12 Year Opened: 1996 Enrollment: 857 Management Firm: CCSM ISD: Oakland ISD School Leader: Desmon Daniel Current Contract Term: 6/30/18

Board Members: Benjamin Anderson – President Thomas Layman – Member Phillip Carroll – Vice President Laurie Trafton – Member Mary Richardson – Secretary Vacancy Peter Karsten – Treasurer Stephanie Spears-Boothe – Member Geraldine Graham – Member

Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Mission Statement: “To provide student and families a safe, nurturing and challenging educational experience that will foster the strength of character necessary to succeed in career and life.”

POINTS OF PRIDE: • Robotics Program (PAE Wingspan) • Provide ESL classes at each building level • PAE along with GPS has successfully implemented a

data monitoring system for Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment and Climate and Culture • Strong vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment

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SAGINAW PREPARATORY ACADEMY 5173 Lodge St., Saginaw, MI 48601 T: (989) 752-9600 F: (989) 752-9618 www.saginawprepacademy.com

Grades: PreK-8 Year Opened: 1997 Enrollment: 360 students Management Firm: The Leona Group ISD: Saginaw ISD School Leader: Molly Rundell Current Contract Term: 6/30/18

Board Members: Christina Gayton – President Allien Joyce Neal – Vice President Rochenda Watson – Secretary Carmen Castillo – Treasurer Gloria Garcia-Brooks – Member

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 96.9 % Special Education: 13.9% % Limited English Proficient: <1%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Mission Statement: “The mission of Saginaw Preparatory Academy is to prepare students for academic excellence and responsible citizenship.”

POINTS OF PRIDE: • A preferred placement from Saginaw County

Commission on Aging for their Foster Grandparent Program • Our middle school science teacher was awarded The

Leona Group Teacher Hall of Fame Award for the 2017 -2018 school year • High participation number in parent/teacher

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THE NEW STANDARD ACADEMY 2040 W. Carpenter St., Flint, MI 48505 T: (810) 787-3330 F: (810) 780-4581 www.newstandardflint.org

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 93.9% % Special Education: 7.6% % Limited English Proficient: <1%

Grades: PreK-8 Year Opened: 2011 Enrollment: 511 students Management Firm: The Romine Group, LLC ISD: Genesee ISD School Leader: Jenna Badgley Current Contract Term: 6/30/19

Board Members: John Rhymes – President Trachelle Young – Vice President Tom Smith – Treasurer DeAmphor Thomas – Secretary Lynette Hartzman – Member

Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Mission Statement: “Serving the city of Flint with a higher standard in educational excellence and community wellness.”

POINTS OF PRIDE: •

Free after-school services

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Offers MTSS (multi-tiered student support) and ZAP (Zeros Are Not Permitted)

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Various sports including football, track, cheerleading, basketball, volleyball and dance

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WATERFORD MONTESSORI ACADEMY 4860 Midland Ave., Waterford, MI 48329 T: (248) 674-2400 F: (248) 674-2424 www.waterfordmontessori.org

Grades: PreK-7 Year Opened: 2012 Enrollment: 253 students Management Firm: American Montessori Solutions ISD: Oakland ISD School Leader: Jeremy Gilliam Current Contract Term: 6/30/18

Board Members: Gregory Matzelle – President Patrick Carraher – Vice President LuAnn Birchmeier – Secretary Linda Williams – Treasurer Kim Turner – Member

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 28.9% % Special Education: 4.3% % Limited English Proficient: <1%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Mission Statement: “Waterford Montessori Academy’s mission is to assist its students to reach their full potential in all areas of life, while promoting academic rigor, moral leadership and personal responsibility.”

POINTS OF PRIDE: • We have a full time teacher and assistant in each

classroom with an average class size of 22 students • Our students practice peace and kindness, are

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WHITE PINE ACADEMY 510 Russell St. Leslie, MI 49251 T: (517) 589-8961 F: (517) 589-9194 www.whitepineacademy.com

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: 54.4% % Special Education: 17.6% % Limited English Proficient: <1%

Grades: PreK-8 Year Opened: 1999 Enrollment: 68 students Management Firm: Axios Charter HR ISD: Ingham ISD School Leader: Marianne Horner Current Contract Term: 6/30/19

Board Members: Ken Hamlin – President Ashley Berry – Vice President Henriette Tow – Secretary Pauline Thomas – Treasurer Carissa Herrick – Member

Student/Teacher Ratio: <10:1 Mission Statement: “White Pine Academy will prepare students for the global 21st century by promoting excellence in academics and healthy character growth and development.”

POINTS OF PRIDE: • White Pine Academy holds a Westward Movement Day each year

where the upper hall works with our lower hall to do different outdoor activities related to the Westward Expansion. The students work together as teams to complete the activities • Last year, our kindergarten class worked very hard to become good

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WOODLAND SCHOOL 7224 Supply Rd., Traverse City, MI 49696 T: (231) 947-7474 F: (231) 947-7667 www.woodlandschooltc.org

Grades: PreK-8 Year Opened: 1995 Enrollment: 217 students Management Firm: Access Point ISD: Traverse Bay Area ISD School Leader: Jeremiah Stieve Current Contract Term: 6/30/21

Board Members: Gary Gardner – President Kurt Kellett – Vice President Marilyn Andreasson – Secretary Jennifer Ulbrich – Treasurer Mary Wodzien – Member

STATISTICS: % Free/Reduced Lunch: % Special Education: 10.1% % Limited English Proficient: <1%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Mission Statement: “At Woodland School, our mission is to help students to progressively improve their ability to understand and respond well to others and the world around them.”

POINTS OF PRIDE: •

250 acres of wooded land, numerous trails, and several small lakes

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Complete arts program – Art, choir, band, elementary music theater, and set design

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SVSU Mission The University creates opportunities for individuals to achieve intellectual and personal development through academic, professional, and cultural programs. By fostering an environment of inquiry and openness that respects the diversity of all whom it serves, the University prepares graduates whose leadership and expertise contribute to the advancement of a pluralistic society. The University serves as a cultural and intellectual center dedicated to the pursuit and propagation of knowledge.

Our 70 majors and minors are divided into five colleges.

Our colleges and the percentage of students who have declared majors within each:

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34.0% 19.25% 18.25% 14.26% 9.84%

SVSU remains the most affordable public school university in Michigan.

For a full-time undergraduate student living on campus, the estimated cost of attendance (including room and board, books, and

miscellaneous expenses) is approximately $20,353. About ninety percent of first year students receive some form of scholarship and/or financial aid.

For more information contact: (989) 964-4200 or https://www.svsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/

SVSU offers strong programs of study in its five colleges. Among the more popular are engineering, business, the health professions, and traditional liberal arts programs like the performing and visual

arts, as well as degree programs like criminal justice, psychology and professional technical writing.

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