EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

March 10, 2012

Parent School Shopper Fa i r G u i d e

2nd annual

Co-SponSorS: Black Family Development, Detroit Parent Network, Detroit Regional Chamber, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, New Detroit, The Skillman Foundation, United Way for Southeastern Michigan

Excellent Schools Detroit (ESD) wishes to thank the many organizations that made

the 2012 Parent School Shopper Fair possible. ESD also would like to thank all the

schools that are participating today, sharing their stories with Detroit parents.

Co-SponSorS

BlackFamilyDevelopment,Inc.

DetroitParentNetwork

DetroitRegionalChamber

W.K.KelloggFoundation

NewDetroit

TheSkillmanFoundation

UnitedWayforSoutheasternMichigan

Weareplanningadditionalfairsforlatespringandthesummer.TheExcellentSchoolsDetroit

websitewillhaveupdates(www.excellentschoolsdetroit.org).

thank you

March2012

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taBle oF ContentSWelcome 2

HowWeSelectedSchoolstoparticipate 3

ChoosingaSchool:WhattoAskWhenYouVisitaSchool 4

ApplicationrequirementsandDeadlines 5

AbouttheSchoolprofiles 6

Schoolprofiles—30schools

ElementarySchools(11) 7

MiddleSchools(10) 19

HighSchools(9) 30

AboutExcellentSchoolsDetroit 40

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WelCome to the 2nd annual Parent School Shopper Fair

Thisisyourchancetofindagoodschoolforyourchild.

We’veinvitedtheelementary,middle,andhighschoolsfromthecityandnearby

suburbsthathavethebestacademicresultsforstudentsoverthepastthree

years.

Visittheirtables/exhibits.

AttendaDetroitParentNetworkworkshop.

Talktootherparentsandstudents.

Learnaboutanyapplicationrequirementsanddeadlines.

Andhavelunchonus.

Youhavethepowertomakearealdifferenceforyourchild…andjust

attendingthisfairisanimportantstep.

We’regladyou’rehere.

Andwe’rereadytodowhateverwecantohelpyoufindthebestschoolfor

yourchild.

Best,

Excellent Schools Detroit

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how We Selected Schools to ParticipateWeinvitedatotalof30schoolstoparticipateinthe

ParentSchoolShopperFair:11elementaryschools,

10middleschools,and9highschools.Theywere

chosenbasedontheirrecentacademicresults:

HighschoolsneededtohaveanaverageACT

compositescoreofatleast16.5between2009

and2011.TheACTisacollegeadmissionstest

thatall11thgradersinMichigantake.Thestate

averagewas19.2from2009to2011.

Elementaryandmiddleschoolshadtomeetor

exceedthestateaveragesinreadingandmath

between2008and2010orbetween2009and

2011.ThesescoreswerebasedontheMichigan

EducationalAssessmentProgram(MEAP)tests,

whichstudentsingrades3–8takeeveryyear.

Between2009and2011,thestateaveragein

readingwas66%meetingstandardsin5thgrade

and58%in8thgrade;theaverageinmathwas

39%in5thgradeand30%in8thgrade.

Allschoolsinsidecitylimitswereeligible.Schools

outsidethecitywereeligibleifatleast30%oftheir

studentsarefromDetroit.

Weunderstandthatparentslookformorethan

readingandmathtestscoreswhenchoosingthe

bestschoolfortheirchild.Andthisguidebook

includesadditionalinformationfromeachschool.

Plus,laterthisspringESDwillbepublishingamore

comprehensiveguidethatincludesinformationsuch

asstudentsurveys.

Butwebelieveaschool’sacademicperformance

isthemostimportantmeasure.Ifastudentisnot

learningthebasics—Englishandmath—itwill

bedifficultforhimorhertosucceedinthehigher

grades…orgraduateandenduponapathto

collegeoragoodcareer.Plus,inaschoolwhere

studentsarereallylearning,youcanbeconfident

thatothergoodthingsarehappening:students

aresafe,they’reinterested,andadultsareworking

togethertoprovidethenecessarysupport.

Informationonallschoolsinthecityand

eligiblesuburbanschoolscanbefoundin

ExcellentSchoolsDetroit’s2012 School

Report Card onourwebsite

(www.excellentschoolsdetroit.org).

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ChooSinG a SChoolWhat to ask When you Visit a School Whataretheschool’sstrengths?Whatareyou

knownfor?

Whatwilltheschooldaylooklikeformychild?

Whatsubjectswillheorshetake?

Whatstepsdoyoutaketomakesuremy

childandotherssucceed?Whatdoyoudoto

makesurestudentsstayongradelevel?What

percentagesofstudentsareongradelevelinthe

school?

Whatacademicsupportandresourcesdoyou

providestudentsbeforeorafterschool?Tutoring?

Extratimewithteachers?Homeworksessions?

Whatsupportisavailableforchildrenwithspecial

needs?Whatsupportisinplaceforchildrenwith

anIndividualizedEducationPlan(IEP)?Orfor

childrenwhosefirstlanguageisn’tEnglish?

Whatotheropportunitiesdostudentshave

suchasmusicandsports?Aretheyapartof

theschooldayorafterschool?Howdothese

offeringsconnecttoacademics?

Whatistheschool’spolicyforsafetyand

security?Howareparentsmadeawareofthe

policy?Whathappenstostudentswhoviolate

thepolicy?

Whatopportunitiesarethereforparentsto

beengaged?

Howdoyoukeepparentsinformedoftheir

child’sprogressbeyondreportcards?

Whatisyourpolicyonallowingastudent

toadvancetothenextgradeevenifheor

shedoesn’tmeetthestandards(“social

promotion”)?

Tellmeaboutthestaff.Whataretheir

qualifications?Howdiversearethey?Howare

theyselected?

Whatistheschool’soverallbeliefaboutthe

purposeofeducation?Whatisyourschool

preparingstudentsfor?

Whatdoestheschoolneedtodobetter?

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application requirements and deadlinesDifferentschoolshavedifferentapplicationrequirementsanddeadlines.Eachschoolhasspecificrequirements

(someofwhichisoutlinedintheindividualschoolprofilesthatfollow),buthereissomebasicinformation

thatmightbehelpful.

Type of School Requirements Deadlines

DetroitpublicSchoolOpen enrollment

Birthcertificate,proofof

immunizations,schooltranscript

March15–April16,2012

(Afterthisperiod,childrenare

assignedbyneighborhood

boundary)

DetroitpublicSchoolExam (such as Cass)

Applicationandentrancetest

Applicationsacceptedthrough

thefirstsixweeksofschool,and

entrancetestexamsgivenin

January

DetroitpublicSchoolApplication (such as Bates)

Variesbyschool,butgenerally

anapplication,reportcard,test

scores,studentessay

Applicationsacceptedthrough

March15,2012

regularpublichighschoolsoutsidethecity(such as University High

School in Ferndale)

Variesbyschool,butgenerally

openenrollmentVariesbyschool

publiccharterschoolsInside and outside the city

Variesbyschool,butgenerallyan

application,birthcertificate,proof

ofimmunizations,schooltranscript

Variesbyschool,February

throughAugust

privateschoolsInside and outside the city

Variesbyschool,butgenerallyan

application,entrancetest,school

transcript

Variesbyschool

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about the School ProfilesTheinformationcontainedintheschoolprofileson

thefollowingpageswasprovidedbytheschools

themselveswithoneexception—thetestscore

datawerepulleddirectlyfromExcellentSchools

Detroit’s2012 School Report Card.

Notallschoolsreportedtheinformationinthe

sameway.Nordidallschoolsreportinformationon

alloftheindicators.Andwedidnothaveachance

toindependentlyverifytheinformation.Forschools

thatdidnotsendusinformation,wewereable

toincludeonlytheircontactinformationandtest

scoredata.

Considertheseprofilesastartingpoint.Talktothe

schools.Readtheadditionalinformationtheybring

tothefairsorprovideontheirwebsites.Talkto

otherparentsandfamiliesabouttheirexperiences

attheschool.

Theupperleftcornerofeachprofiledescribesthe

gradesservedandthekindofschoolitis:

DPS,partoftheDetroitPublicSchoolssystem;

AtraditionalpublicschooloutsideDetroit,such

asUniversityHighinFerndale;

Apubliccharterschool,eitherinsideoroutside

Detroit;or

Aprivateschool,suchasCornerstoneandthe

UniversityofDetroitJesuit.Theseschoolscharge

tuition.Allothersarefree.

Theremainderoftheprofileprovidesinformation

thatparentssayisimportanttothem,suchasclass

size,extracurricularprograms,facilitiesavailable,and

readingandmathscores.

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elementary SChoolS

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ann arbor trail magnet SchoolDpS

GradespK–8

7635ChathamDetroit,MI48239

phone:313-274-8560Fax:313-274-8074

Hours:7:30–2:40pm

principal:DeborahFergusondeborah.griffin-ferguson@detroitk12.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:AnnArborTrailisanapplicationschool.Parentsmustsubmitacopyoftheirchild’spreviousyearsMEAPScores,reportcards,andacurrentimmunizationrecord.Allgradesareopen.Studentsingrades3–8shouldhavea3.0gradepointaverageorhigher.ApplicationsmustbesubmittedbyMarch15,2012.

Weareknownfor…strongacademicprograms. Schoolsize:525students

Averageclasssize:25:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

Beforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

Englishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:ReadingInstructionMathematicsInstructionScienceInstructionHomeworkHelpTechnology/Video/MediaVisualArts/CraftsMusic

Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballCheerTeam

Facilities:MusicRoomComputerLabKitchen-FoodServiceClassroom

Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishFrench

READING MATH

AnnArborTrail 74.4% 29.5%

MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%

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alonzo W. Bates academyDpS

GradesK–8

19701WyomingDetroit,MI48221

phone:313-494-7000

Hours:8:00–3:25p.m.

principal:ReginaldKirklandreginald.kirkland@detroitk12.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:ApplicationwindowiscurrentlyopentoobtaintestdateinJanuary2011.

Weareknownfor…academicrigor. Schoolsize:870students

Averageclasssize:29:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

Beforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:ArtMusicVocalComputerRoboticsSTEM

Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballGirlsVolleyball

Facilities:GymAuditoriumCafeteria

Foreignlanguagesoffered:Spanish

READING MATH

BatesAcademy 81.7% 53.4%

MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%

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Center for literacy and CreativityDpSCharter

GradesK–8

18401W.McnicholsDetroit,MI48219

phone:313-537-9400

Hours:7:55–3:10p.m.

principal:KimistriHallkhall@center4literacy.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:OpenenrollmentMarch19throughApril20,2012.LotteryheldApril27,2012,ifnecessary.

Weareknownfor…workingwithparentsandthecommunitytoprovideanurturingenvironmentforat-riskstudentsthatpromotesthetotaldevelopmentandwelfareofthewholechildwithinaframeworkofmulti-agegrouping,thedisciplinesofcreativearts,literacy,andinnovativetechnology.

Schoolsize:99students

Averageclasssize:24:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

oBeforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:ChessClubMonthlyLadiesTea

Sports:

Facilities:

Foreignlanguagesoffered:

READING MATH

CenterforLiteracy 31.3% 21.9%

MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%

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Chrysler elementary SchoolDpS

GradesK–5

1445E.LafayetteStreetDetroit,MI48207

phone:313-494-8440

Hours:8:00–3:25p.m.

principal:LindaWhitakerlinda.whitaker@detroitk12.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:ApplicationwindowiscurrentlyopentoobtaintestdateinJanuary2011.

Weareknownfor…academicrigor. Schoolsize:870students

Averageclasssize:29:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

Beforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:ArtInstrumentalMusicVocalComputerRoboticsSTEM

Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballGirlsVolleyball

Facilities:GymAuditoriumCafeteria

Foreignlanguagesoffered:Spanish

READING MATH

Chrysler 83.5% 45.6%

MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%

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Cornerstone Schools private

GradespK–8

6861E.nevadaDetroit,MI48234

phone:313-892-1860,Ext.257(admissions)

Hours:8:10–3:15p.m.

principal:ErnestineSandersernestine.sanders@cornerstoneschools.org

Website:www.cornerstoneschools.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:OpenenrollmentstartsMarch2011.Applicationsarecurrentlybeingacceptedforwaitlist.Spaceisavailableforallgradelevels.

Weareknownfor…providingarigorousandacademicexcellenteducationinanurbancommunity,whileteachingtheprinciples,morals,andvaluesofChrist.

Schoolsize:545students

Averageclasssize:23:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

Beforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:AwardWinningAcademicGamesAwardWinningChessTeamRoboticsClubBoysScoutBrowniesDaisiesKarateGolfFencingPianoNationalJuniorHonorSociety

Sports:BasketballSoccerTrackVolleyball

Facilities:GymCafeteriaChapelMulti-purposeRoomPlato/Computer/ChemistryLabsKnowledgeCenterSt.JohnClinic

Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishMandarinChinese

READING MATH

Cornerstone 82.5% 43.8%

MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%

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detroit edison Public School academyDetroitCharter

GradespK–10(addinggrade11in2012)

1903WilkinsStreetDetroit,MI48207

phone:313-833-1100Fax:313-833-8653

Hours:7:50–3:35p.m.

principal:RalphC.Bland,Superintendentrbland@detroitedisonpsa.org

Website:www.detroitedisonpsa.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Applicationsrequiredforallgradelevels.ApplicationdeadlineistheendofFebruary.Applicationrequirementsincludeup-to-dateimmunizationrecord,birthcertificate,mostrecentschooltranscript,andanyadditionalpaperwork.

Weareknownfor…maintainingacultureofachievement;empoweringstudentswithknowledgeandassessmentgoalswhilepreparingthemtotakeanactiveroleintheireducation;andpromotinghighexpectationsforexcellenceinacademicandsocialendeavors.

Averageclasssize:PK:5:1students/teacherK–5:24:1students/teacher6–8:30:1students/teacher9–10:20:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

Beforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:BandDEPSAYouthChoraleBoy/GirlScoutsNationalHonorSocietyEcoTekGreenTeam/GardenClubStudentHealthAdvisoryCouncilRoboticsFutureCityEngineeringProjectLeadTheWay–Pre-EngineeringAcademicGamesJuniorTechTeam/BroadcastingYouthLeadershipDebatePhotography/ArtClubsBookClubsTutorialServices

ForeignLanguageClubsServiceLearning

Sports:Boys/GirlsBasketballBaseballGirlsVolleyballSwimTeamBoys/GirlsTrackHighSchoolFootballCompetitiveDanceCompetitiveCheerleadingSoftballGolfSoccer(startingsoon)GymnasticsKarate

Facilities:Multi-PurposeGymnasiumCafetoriumComputerLabs/StudentiPadsMediaCentersWirelessEnvironmentAirConditionedPlaygroundLockerRoomsCommunityGardenScienceLabs

Foreignlanguagesoffered:WorldCulturesMandarinChineseFrenchSpanish

READING MATH

DetroitEdison 68.8% 38.4%

MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%

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detroit Service learning academyDetroitCharter

GradesK–8

21605W.7Milerd.Detroit,MI48219

phone:313-541-7619

Hours:7:30–3:30p.m./8:00–4:00p.m.

principal:RoderickL.Wallacewallace.roderick@detroitsla.org

Website:www.detroitsla.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Applicationrequired.OpenenrollmentforgradesK–8willbeginTuesdayFebruary1,2012,andendThursday,April5,2012.Interestedpartiesmayreceiveanapplicationbymail,atourwebsite,orinourmainoffice.Thereislimitedavailablilityingrades1–8and128spacesavailableinkindergarten.

Weareknownfor…preparingstudentsforacademicsuccess,lifelonglearning,leadership,andmeaningfulservicetothecommunity.

Schoolsize:

Averageclasssize:32:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

oBeforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:N/A

Extracurriculars:Elementary/NationalJuniorHonor

SocietyGeekSquad3DDanceTeamDiamondLeagueMentoringProgramAcademicGamesCharacterCountsBandPRIDEMaleMentoringprogram

Sports:Boys/GirlsBasketballCheerleadingVolleyballTeeBall

Facilities:GymCafeteria2ComputerLabs2ComputerLiteracyLabsDigitalCafeScienceLab

Foreignlanguagesoffered:Spanish

READING MATH

DetroitServiceLearning 79.8% 44.6%

MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%

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mann elementary SchoolDpS

GradespK–5

19625ElmiraStreetDetroit,MI48228

phone:313-866-9580

Hours:9:00–4:10p.m.

principal:GwendolynFrenchergwendolyn.frencher@detroitk12.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Preschoolstudentsmustapplyinadvance.DeadlineforpreschoolapplicationisJune1,2011.

Weareknownfor…providingspecialattentionandcaretoourstudentsandfamilies.

Schoolsize:432students

Averageclasssize:25–30:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

Beforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:ReadingInstructionMathematicsInstructionScienceInstructionTechnology/Video/MediaMusicKarateChoirChessClubBookClubAfterschoolTutorialAcademicGames

Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballStepTeam

Facilities:

Foreignlanguagesoffered:FrenchSpanish

READING MATH

MannElementary 65.2% 38.7%

MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%

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martin luther king Jr. education Center academyDpSCharter

GradespK–6

16827AppolineSt.Detroit,MI48245

phone:313-341-4944

Hours:

principal:Dr.ConstancePrice

Website:users.ameritech.net/cprice/index.htm

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:

Weareknownfor…offeringanacceleratedacademiccurriculumwithanemphasisonatechnology-basedenrichmentprogram.Individualizedinstructionisapriority,andthereareastructuredreadingprogramandforeignlanguageinstruction.

Schoolsize:240students

Averageclasssize:

Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

oBeforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

oUniforms

oparentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:MusicGleeClubCreativeWritingDance(Tap,Ballet,andModern)DramaVisualArts

Sports:

Facilities:

Foreignlanguagesoffered:

READING MATH

MartinLutherKingJr. 61.6% 43.0%

MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%

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thirkell elementary SchoolDpS

GradespK–5

772414thStreetDetroit,MI48206

phone:313-596-0990

Hours:8:15–3:20p.m.

principal:Dr.ClaraSmithclara.smith@detroitk12.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Studentsmusthavea2.5gradepointaverageorbetter.Therearenodeadlines;wearenotanapplicationschool.

Weareknownfor…arigorousacademicprogramthatoffersart,physicaleducation,vocalandinstrumentalmusic,andcomputerscience.

Schoolsize:517students

Averageclasssize:21:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

Beforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:2nd&3rdatBryon,Hazelwood,andClairmount;Holmur,LaSalle,VirginiaPark,andPingree

Extracurriculars:ReadingInstructionMathematicsInstructionScienceInstructionHomeworkHelpTechnology/Video/MediaVisualArts/CraftsMusicDanceBoyScoutsGirlScouts

Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballCheerleadingVolleyball

Facilities:ArtRoomMusicRoomComputerLab

Foreignlanguagesoffered:N/A

READING MATH

Thirkell 78.0% 63.2%

MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%

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thurgood marshall elementary SchoolDpS

GradespK–6

15531LinwoodStreetDetroit,MI48238

phone:313-494-8820

Hours:8:30–3:40p.m.

principal:SharonE.Leesharon.lee@detroitk12.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:SchoolisopentocityofDetroitstudents.Neighborhoodstudentsreceivefirstpreference.

Weareknownfor…teacherswithhighexpectations,ourstudents’academicsuccess,andourCharacterEducationCurriculumthatisinfusedintoourteaching.

Schoolsize:385students

Averageclasssize:25:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade5StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

oBeforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

Englishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:ReadingInstructionMathematicsInstructionDACAPChessAcademicGamesPlayworkRecessProgramHomeworkHelpDanceYouthDevelopment/LifeSkills

Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballCheerleading

Facilities:Multi-purposearea

Foreignlanguagesoffered:N/A

READING MATH

ThurgoodMarshall 50.4% 39.3%

MichiganAverage 66.4% 39.4%

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middle SChoolS

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alonzo W. Bates academyDpS

GradesK–8

19701WyomingDetroit,MI48221

phone:313-494-7000

Hours:8:00–3:25p.m.

principal:ReginaldKirklandreginald.kirkland@detroitk12.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:ApplicationwindowiscurrentlyopentoobtaintestdateinJanuary2011.

Weareknownfor…academicrigor. Schoolsize:870students

Averageclasssize:29:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

Beforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:ArtMusicVocalComputerRoboticsSTEM

Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballGirlsVolleyball

Facilities:GymAuditoriumCafeteria

Foreignlanguagesoffered:Spanish

READING MATH

BatesAcademy 83.2% 61.0%

MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%

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Burton international SchoolDpS

GradespK–8

2001MartinLutherKingJr.Blvd.Detroit,MI48208

phone:313-596-3800

Hours:7:30–2:43p.m.

principal:Dr.JohnWilsonjohn.wilson02@detroitk12.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Applicationrequired.

Weareknownfor…academicsandassistingmiddleschoolstudentswithenrollmentintoplocalhighschools.

Schoolsize:794students

Averageclasssize:4–5:34:1students/teacher6–8:36:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

Beforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

oSpecialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:SwimmingComputerArtForeignLanguagesGleeClubAcademicTeamRoboticsTeam

Sports:BasketballVolleyballSoccerFlagFootballCheerleadingDanceTeam

Facilities:GymCafeteria/AuditoriumSwimmingPool

Foreignlanguagesoffered:ArabicFrench

READING MATH

BurtonInternational 61.5% 40.3%

MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%

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Center for literacy and CreativityDpSCharter

GradesK–8

18401W.McnicholsDetroit,MI48219

phone:313-537-9400

Hours:8:00–3:25p.m.

principal:KimistriHallkhall@center4literacy.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:OpenenrollmentMarch19throughApril20,2012.LotteryheldApril27,2012,ifnecessary.

Weareknownfor…workingwithparentsandthecommunitytoprovideanurturingenvironmentforat-riskstudentsthatpromotesthetotaldevelopmentandwelfareofthewholechildwithinaframeworkofmulti-agegrouping,thedisciplinesofcreativearts,literacy,andinnovativetechnology.

Schoolsize:99students

Averageclasssize:24:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

oBeforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:ChessClubMonthlyLadiesTea

Sports:

Facilities:

Foreignlanguagesoffered:

READING MATH

CenterforLiteracy 44.0% 40.0%

MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%

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Cornerstone Schools private

GradespK–8

6861E.nevadaDetroit,MI48234

phone:313-892-1860,Ext.257(admissions)

Hours:7:45–3:00p.m.

principal:ErnestineSandersernestine.sanders@cornerstoneschools.org

Website:www.cornerstoneschools.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:OpenenrollmentstartsMarch2011.Applicationsarecurrentlybeingacceptedforwaitlist.Spaceisavailableforallgradelevels.

Weareknownfor…providingarigorousandacademicexcellenteducationinanurbancommunity,whileteachingtheprinciples,morals,andvaluesofChrist.

Schoolsize:545students

Averageclasssize:23:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

Beforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:AmericanSignLanguageGolfStudentCouncilForensicSciencePianoWizardsDramaStringsSolo&ChoirFestivalAfricanAmericanStudiesMusicalTheatreAppreciationGirlPowerMentoringSuccessStrategiesforMiddleSchool

Boys

Sports:BasketballSoccerTrackVolleyball

Facilities:GymCafeteriaChapelMulti-purposeRoomPlato/Computer/ChemistryLabsKnowledgeCenterSt.JohnClinic

Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishMandarinChinese

READING MATH

Cornerstone 77.0% 17.8%

MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%

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detroit merit academyDetroitCharter

GradesK–8

1091AlterroadDetroit,MI48215

phone:313-331-3328Fax:313-331-3278

Hours:8:00–3:30p.m.

principal:SandraTerry-Martin45.smartin@heritageacademies.com

Website:detroitmerit.heritageacademies.com

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:LotteryisinFebruaryfortheupcomingschoolyear.Applicationsareaccepted,andiftherearenoopenings,studentsareplacedonawaitinglist.Openingsvarybygradewithlimitedavailabilitiyin7thand8thgrades.

Weareknownfor…strongacademics,highschoolplace-mentsuccess,andapositiveschoolculture.Ourstudentsarereallytalentedandmotivated.Theyunderstandwhattheyneedtodotosucceed,andtheyworkextremelyhardtomakethathappen.Staffarecaringanddedicated,andstudentsaresafetoexploreandlearn.Allchildrenknowwheretheyareatandwheretheyneedtogo.Weexpectallofourstudentstoattendandgraduatefromcollege.

Schoolsize:725students

Averageclasssize:22–30:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

Beforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

oSpecialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:ArtsChoirWednesdayClubsRoboticsTeamMusicDramaKarateGymnasticsMadScienceAfterSchoolTutoring

Sports:Girls/BoysBasketballCheerleadingSwimClubCrossCountry

Facilities:GymAuditoriumCafetriaLibrary/MediaCenter

Foreignlanguagesoffered:Spanish

READING MATH

DetroitMeritAcademy 65.9% 31.5%

MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%

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Foreign language immersion and Cultural StudiesDpS

GradesK–8

6501WestouterDriveDetroit,MI48235

phone:313-651-2400

Hours:8:30–3:40p.m.

principal:ToddLosietodd.losie@detroitk12.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:ApplicationsareacceptedforgradesK–3.Theschooldoesnotacceptstudentsafter3rdgrade.Applicantsareindividuallytestedandinterviewed.Studentsmustmaintainaminimum2.5gradepointaverageandgrade-levelequivalencyinreadingandmathtoremainintheprogram.Therearealsostrictbehaviorguidelines.TheapplicationprocessendsMarch15,2012.

Weareknownfor…achallenging,proficiency-baseddual-languageprograminFrench,Spanish,Chinese,orJapanese,aswellasrigorouscollege-preparatoryhighschoolreadiness.

Schoolsize:650students

Averageclasssize:25:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

Beforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

oSpecialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:DDOTWestOuterDrivestops

Extracurriculars:FutureCitiesScienceClubGirlScoutsBoyScoutsDanceMartialArtsChessClub

Sports:SoccerBasketballCheerleading

Facilities:

Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishFrenchJapaneseChinese

READING MATH

ForeignLanguageImmersion 68.6% 19.3%

MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%

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hamtramck academyCharteroutsideDetroit

GradesK–8

11420ConantSt.Hamtramck,MI48212

phone:313-368-7312

Hours:8:00–3:15p.m.

principal:ShawnLeonard

Website:www.hamtramckacademy.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:OpenenrollmentendsFebruary25,2011.Kindergartenhas75spaces,andtherearefewerthan5spacesforgrades1–8.

Weareknownfor…servingadiversepopulationwithhighacademicachievementinanurbancommunity.

Schoolsize:490students

Averageclasssize:26:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

oBeforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

Englishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:AcademicGamesDebateMaleMentoringNationalJuniorHonorSocietyStudentCouncilNewspaper

Sports:BasketballCross-countryVolleyball

Facilities:Multi-purposearea

Foreignlanguagesoffered:N/A

READING MATH

Hamtramck 64.3% 26.3%

MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%

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martin luther king Jr. education Center academyDpSCharter

GradespK–6

16827AppolineSt.Detroit,MI48245

phone:313-341-4944

Hours:

principal:Dr.ConstancePrice

Website:users.ameritech.net/cprice/index.htm

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:

Weareknownfor…offeringanacceleratedacademiccurriculumwithanemphasisonatechnology-basedenrichmentprogram.Individualizedinstructionisapriority,andthereareastructuredreadingprogramandforeignlanguageinstruction.

Schoolsize:240students

Averageclasssize:

Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

oBeforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

oUniforms

oparentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:

Extracurriculars:MusicGleeClubCreativeWritingDance(Tap,Ballet,andModern)DramaVisualArts

Sports:

Facilities:

Foreignlanguagesoffered:

READING MATH

MartinLutherKingJr. 73.1% 44.2%

MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%

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university of detroit Jesuitprivate

Grades7–12

8400S.CambridgeAve.Detroit,MI48221

phone:313-927-2323

Hours:8:00–2:45p.m.

principal:AnthonyTrudelanthony.trudel@uofdjesuit.org

Website:uofdjesuit.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

Weareknownfor…beingacollegepreparatorythathastaughtyoungmenintheJesuit,CatholictraditioninDetroitsince1877.Ourgoalistoprepareyoungmennotjustfortherigorsofcollegebutfortherigorsoflife,providingstudentswithanexperiencetheywillcherishandholddearfortherestoftheirlives.

Schoolsize:

Averageclasssize:22students/teacher

Busroutes/stops:

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Studentsenteringgrades7–9mustcompletethefollowing:entranceexam,application,evaluationform,andsubmitreportcardsfromthelasttwoyears.Forstudentslookingtotransferintogrades10and11,pleasecall.DirectorofAdmissions–AtifLodhi:313-862-5400.

Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

oBeforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

oparentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

oSpecialeducationservices

Collegecounseling

oInternships

Extracurriculars:Morethan40co-curricularclubs,aswellasbandandchoir

Sports:FootballSoccerTennisCrossCountryBasketballHockeySwimming&DivingBowlingSkiingWrestlingBaseballTrackLacrosseGolf

Facilities:TwoGymsCafeteriaLibraryCommonsAreaAtriumArea

Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishLatinChinese

READING MATH

UniversityofDetroitJesuit 88.1% 42.0%

MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%

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university Prep academy Science and mathDetroitCharter

Grades6–8

5100JohnrDetroit,MI48202

phone:313-832-8400

Hours:8:00–3:30p.m.

principal:JenniferSpencerjspencer@uprepsm.com

Website:www.2upsm.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Ageneraladmissionsschoolthatrequiresfamiliestoapplyandparticipateinarandomlotteryiftherearemoreapplicantsthanavailableseats.The2012admissionsdeadlineisMarch12at4p.m.ThelotterywillbeheldMarch27.

Weareknownfor…smallclasssizes,rigorousscience,technology,engineering,andmathcurriculum,includingthenationallyacclaimedProjectLeadtheWayengineeringprogram,individualizedlearning,andarelentlessfocusonstudentsuccessandcollegeattendance.

Schoolsize:450students

Averageclasssize:20:1students/teacher

Percentage of Grade8StudentsMeeting/Exceeding State Standards, 2009–11 Average

Beforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Busroutes/stops:Closetothebusroute#25—JeffersonAve.StopatJefferson&Chene.

Extracurriculars:TravelClub/StudyAbroadNationalSocietyofBlackEngineers

(NSBE)StudentChapterAcademicGamesLegoLeagueGardenClubTutoring(allsubjects)CommunityServiceClubBattleoftheBooksRoboticsFridayEnrichmentClasses

Sports:FootballBoysandGirlsBasketballCheerleadingSoccerVolleyballRowing(offsite)Track

Facilities:NewBuildingComputerlabAttachedtotheDetroitScienceCenterHigh-endsciencelabsEngineeringlab

Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishChinese

READING MATH

Universityprep 59.9% 31.0%

MichiganAverage 57.6% 29.5%

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Cass technical high SchoolDpS

Grades9–12

2501SecondAvenueDetroit,MI48201

phone:313-263-2000

Hours:8:00–3:15p.m.

principal:LisaPhillipslisa.phillips@detroitk12.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:CassTechisanexaminationhighschool.Eighth-gradestudentscanapplytotaketheHighSchoolExaminationTestforadmission.Studentswhoarenotadmittedviatestingmustsubmitanappealpacketforreviewanddisposition.Studentswhoappealmusthaveaminimum3.0cumulativegradepointaverage,96%attendancerate,andnostudentcodeofconductviolations.ApplicationdeadlinesareusuallyinlateOctober.AppealsmustbesubmittedduringAppealsWindow:Friday,April1,throughFriday,April29.

Weareknownfor…providingabroadrangeofacacemic,technical,social,andculturalexperiencesthatproducehigh-performingstudentswhoaresuccessfulincollegeandbecomecontributingmembersofsociety.

Schoolsize:2,143students

Averageclasssize:33:1students/teacher

Busroutes/stops:

AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010

oBeforecareprograms

Aftercareprograms

orecessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Collegecounseling

Internships

Extracurriculars:ReadingInstructionMathematicsInstructionScienceInstructionSocialStudiesInstructionHomeworkHelpDebate/SpeechTechnology/Video/MediaVisualArts/CraftsMusicDanceTheaterCommunityServiceCo-ops

Sports:BoysandGirlsBasketballFootballBaseballSoftballCheerleadingVolleyballTrack&FieldCrossCountryTennisGolfSwimmingSoccerArchery

Facilities:TheaterArtRoomMusicRoomSwimmingPoolComputerLabPrintShop

Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishFrenchGermanLatinJapanese

ACT GRADUATIONRATE

CassTechnical 19.6 93.7%

MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%

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Cesar Chavez high SchoolDetroitCharter

Grades9–12

1761WatermanDetroit,MI48209

phone:313-551-0611

Hours:8:00–3:00p.m.;seniors6:55–2:00p.m.

principal:JuanJoseMartinezjuan.martinez@leonagroup.com

Website:www.chavezwaterman.com

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Theschoolisopentoallstudents.Thereisamandatoryre-enrollmentapplicationforcurrentstudentsandnewenrollmentapplicationforperspectivestudents.Re-enrollmentapplicationsforexistingstudentsarecollectedduringFebruary,andnewapplicationsaredistributedandreceivedduringMarch.Allinformationmustbeincludedintheapplicationpriortosubmission.Spaceislimited—waitinglistsareexpectedforeverygradelevel.

Weareknownfor…beinganeighborhoodhighschoolthatprovidesanopportunityforallstudentstolearninasafeatmosphereofacademicexcellence.

Schoolsize:725students

Averageclasssize:28:1students/teacher

oBeforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

Englishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Collegecounseling

Internships

Busroutes/stops:DDOT

Extracurriculars:AP&Honor’sCoursesACTExplore&Plan(Mandatoryforall

9th&10thGraders)Afterschooltutoringinallsubjects

everydayoftheweekMathClubChessClubCommunityServiceNationalHonorSocietyStudentGovernmentCreditRecoveryFriendsforChangePeerMediation

Sports:BoysandGirlsBasketballFootballBaseballSoftballCheerleadingVolleyballTrackandFieldCrossCountrySoccerWrestling

Facilities:

Foreignlanguagesoffered:Spanish—onlinelanguagecourses

(withconditions)

AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010

ACT GRADUATIONRATE

CesarChavez 16.8 81.0%

MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%

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Communication and media arts high SchoolDpS

Grades9–12

14771MansfieldStreetDetroit,Michigan48227

phone:313-866-9300Fax:313-866-9304

Hours:7:15–2:30p.m.

principal:DonyaOdomdonya.odom@detroitk12.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Studentsmustsubmitanapplicationforreviewbytheadmissionsreviewboard.Studentsalsoshouldhaveastrongcoregradepointaverageandgoodtestscores.

Weareknownfor…providingarigorousacademicenvironment,withafocusonreading,writing,andmassmedia.

Schoolsize:500students

Averageclasssize:30–35:1students/teacher

AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010

oBeforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Collegecounseling

oInternships

Busroutes/stops:GrandRiverSouthfieldservice

Extracurriculars:ArtsChoirReadingInstructionMathematicsInstructionHomeworkhelpDebate/SpeechTecnology/Video/MediaCompetitiveSportsYouthDevelopment/LifeSkills

Sports:Boy’sBasketballGirl’sBasketballBaseballSoftballCheerleadingVolleyballTrack&FieldCrossCountryTennisGolf

Facilities:GymCafeteriaComputerLab

Foreignlanguagesoffered:FrenchSpanish

ACT GRADUATIONRATE

CommunicationsandMediaArts 16.7 93.1%

MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%

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henry Ford academyCharteroutsideDpS

Grades9–12

20900oakwoodBlvd.Dearborn,MI48121

phone:313-982-6200Ext.2901

Hours:8:45–3:30p.m.

principal:CoraChristmascchristmas@hfa.spfs.k12.mi.us

Website:www.hfacademy.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:MustbeaWayneCountyresident.120openingsfor9thgradeonly.

Weareknownfor…providingaproject-basedcollege-prepcurriculumthatfocusesonproblemsolvingandinnovation.AllstudentsparticipateinDesignChallenges.Thereisstrongemphasisoncareerreadinessandcommunityservice.

Schoolsize:

Averageclasssize:28:1students/teacher

AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010

oBeforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

Englishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Collegecounseling

Internships

Busroutes/stops:SMARTBustoGreenfieldVil-lage

Extracurriculars:ArtClubBuildOn(serviceclub),DanceClubDiversityClubFIRSTRoboticsTeamMockTrialNationalHonorSocietyPerformingArtsClubSeniorCouncilStudentCouncilServiceClubSister-to-SisterClubInsanity(exerciseclub)Choir

Sports:GolfCrossCountryVolleyBallGirlsBasketballBoysBasketballSoftballBaseballIntramuralSoccer

Facilities:HenryFordMuseumGreenfieldVillageAuditoriumCafeteriaLovettHallBallroomTwoWorkingFarmsMusicStudioWirelessCampus

Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishGerman

ACT GRADUATIONRATE

HenryFordAcademy 17.5 84.5%

MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%

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madison high School – madison heightsCharteroutsideDpS

Grades9–12

915E.11MileMadisonHeights,MI48071

phone:248-548-1880

Hours:8:00–3:25p.m.

principal:A.ChristianMoralesamorales@madisonschools.k12.mi.us

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Schoolofchoice;opendistrict.

Weareknownfor…offeringacomprehensivecurriculumthatmeetstheinterests,aptitudes,andacademicrequirementsforallstudents.

Schoolsize:400students

Averageclasssize:28:1students/teacher

oBeforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

oUniforms

oparentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

oCollegecounseling

oInternships

Busroutes/stops:BetweenJohnR&DequindreRds;11MileRd@NSWolverineEast/Weststopinfrontofschool

Extracurriculars:CoreAreaTutorialFreeAfterSchoolandBeforeSchool

TutorialNationalHonorSocietyStudentCouncilEnvironmentalClubDramaIndustrialArts

Sports:Girls/BoysBasketballFootballVolleyballWrestlingCheerleadingDanceTrackandFieldSoccer

Facilities:StateoftheArtWeightRoomSeveralComputerLabsCareerandTechnicalEducation

ResourceRoom

Foreignlanguagesoffered:FrenchSpanishJapanese

AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010

ACT GRADUATIONRATE

Madison 16.5 80.3%

MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%

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renaissance high SchoolDpS

Grades9–12

6565W.outerDriveDetroit,MI48235

phone:313-416-4600

Hours:8:00–3:15p.m.

principal:AnitaWilliamsanita.williams@detroitk12.org

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Applicationandexaminationrequired;applicationdeadlineisFebruary27–March16.StudentswhodonotearnscoresthatqualifyforadmittancemaysubmitanappealpackageinAprilforconsiderationofanyopenings.Studentswhoappealmusthaveaminimum3.0cumulativegradepointaverage,96%attendancerate,andnostudentcodeofconductviolations.ApplicationdeadlinesareusuallyinlateOctober.AppealsmustbesubmittedApril1–30.

Wespecializein…beingacollege-preparatoryschoolwithacademicexcellence,particularynotedforhavingstudentswhoscoreabovethestateandnationalaveragesonstandardizedassessments.

Schoolsize:1,117students

Averageclasssize:38:1students/teacher

Busroutes/stops:DexterAve.,GreenfieldandMcNichols

AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010

oBeforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Collegecounseling

Internships

Extracurriculars:Debate/SpeechTechnology/Video/MediaVisualArts/CraftsMusicDanceCommunityServiceServiceLearningRobotics

Sports:BoysBasketballGirlsBasketballFootballBaseballSoftballCheerleadingVolleyballTrack&FieldCrossCountryTennisGolfSwimmingSoccer

Facilities:TheaterArtRoomMusicRoomComputerLab

Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishFrenchGerman

ACT GRADUATIONRATE

renaissance 21.3 96.7%

MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%

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EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010

ACT GRADUATIONRATE

UniversityofDetroitJesuit

MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%

university of detroit Jesuitprivate

Grades7–12

8400S.CambridgeAve.Detroit,MI48221

phone:313-927-2323

Hours:8:00–2:45p.m.

principal:AnthonyTrudelanthony.trudel@uofdjesuit.org

Website:uofdjesuit.org

Weareknownfor…beingacollegepreparatorythathastaughtyoungmenintheJesuit,CatholictraditioninDetroitsince1877.Ourgoalistoprepareyoungmennotjustfortherigorsofcollegebutfortherigorsoflife,providingstudentswithanexperiencetheywillcherishandholddearfortherestoftheirlives.

Schoolsize:

Averageclasssize:22students/teacher

Busroutes/stops:

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Studentsenteringgrades7–9mustcompletethefollowing:entranceexam,application,evaluationform,andsubmitreportcardsfromthelasttwoyears.Forstudentslookingtotransferintogrades10and11,pleasecall.DirectorofAdmissions–AtifLodhi:313-862-5400.

oBeforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

oparentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

oSpecialeducationservices

Collegecounseling

oInternships

Extracurriculars:Morethan40co-curricularclubs,aswellasbandandchoir

Sports:FootballSoccerTennisCrossCountryBasketballHockeySwimming&DivingBowlingSkiingWrestlingBaseballTrackLacrosseGolf

Facilities:TwoGymsCafeteriaLibraryCommonsAreaAtriumArea

Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishLatinChinese

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university high School – FerndalepublicoutsideDpS

Grades9–12

1244paxtonFerndale,MI48220

phone:248-586-8846

Hours:7:58–3:00p.m.

principal:GeorgeTomeygtomey@ferndaleschool.org

Website:www.ferndaleschools.org/schools/uhs

EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

Weareknownfor…rigorouscollege-prepcurriculumwithreal-worldexposuretobusinessandindustry.PartnershipwithLawrenceTechnologicalUniversityprovidesallstudentsopportunitiesintheirsenioryeartotakeclassesonacollegecampus,includingAPanddualenrollmentcourses.Nearly100%graduationrate,100%collegeacceptanceand,nearly80%ofallgraduatesarestillenrolledincollege.

Schoolsize:Maximum500students

Averageclasssize:25–30students/teacher

Busroutes/stops:LocatedoneblockeastofWoodwardbetween8and9Mileroads

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Applicationsareavailableonline.EnrollmentisopentoanyoneinMetroDetroitthroughtheSchoolsofChoiceprogram,untiltheendofthefirstweekofschool.ApplicationsacceptedApril–SeptemberandinJanuaryforincoming9thand10thgradestudents.

oBeforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

oEnglishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Collegecounseling

Internships

Extracurriculars:InnovativeVehicleDesignDECAMarketingClubGirlsRoboticssponsoredbythe

MichiganCouncilofWomeninTechnology

NationalHonorSocietyStudentGovernmentMidnightGolf

Sports:BoysandGirlsBasketballVolleyball

Facilities:Gym/CafeteriaMediaCenterComputerandScienceLabs

Foreignlanguagesoffered:Spanish

AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010

ACT GRADUATIONRATE

UniversityHighSchool–Ferndale 17.0 97.3%

MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%

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EXCELLENT SCHOOLS D E T R O I T

AverageACTcomposite2009–11andFouryeargraduationrate2010

university Preparatory academy high SchoolDetroitCharter

Grades9–12

600AntoinetteDetroit,MI48202

phone:313-874-4340

Hours:8:00–3:15p.m.

principal:DanielleJacksondjackson@uprep.com

Website:uprep.com/campuses/university-prep-high

Weareknownfor…providingastronginstructionalprogramthatpreparesstudentsacademicallyforcollege,anindividualizedsupportsystemthatallowsforeverystudenttohaveapersonaladvisorforfouryearstohelpensuresuccess,andmandatorylearningopportunitiesandinternshipsthatcreaterealworldlearningexperiences.

Schoolsize:520students

Averageclasssize:17:1students/teacher

Busroutes/stops:

AdmissionsrequirementsandDeadlines:Currentlyacceptingapplicationsforallgrades.OpenenrollmentbeginsMonday,January23,2012,throughMonday,March12,2012.ApublicrandomselectionlotterywillbeheldMondayMarch12from5pmto8pmtoselectstudentsforenrollment.Applicationsareavailableonline.

oBeforecareprograms

oAftercareprograms

recessormandatoryp.E.

Uniforms

parentinvolvementpolicy

Englishlanguagelearnerservices

Specialeducationservices

Collegecounseling

Internships

Extracurriculars:TutoringHomeworkHelpStudentYearbookStudentNewspaperDebateClubScienceClubCommunityServiceBigSisterProgramPersonalDefense

Sports:FootballCheerleadingGirlsandBoysBasketballGirlsVolleyballSoccerDanceteamGirlsandBoysTrack

Facilities:

Foreignlanguagesoffered:SpanishFrench

ACT GRADUATIONRATE

UniversityprepAcademy 16.5 94.2%

MichiganAverage 19.2 76.0%

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about excellent Schools detroitExcellentSchoolsDetroitwasformedasacoalition

ofDetroit’seducation,government,community,and

philanthropicleaderswho,inMarch2010,released

aneducationplanthatcallsforboldstepssothat

everyDetroitchildisinanexcellentschoolby2020.

TheplanwouldmakeDetroitthefirstmajorU.S.city

where90%ofstudentsgraduatefromhighschool,

90%enrollincollegeoraqualitypostsecondary

trainingprogram,and90%arepreparedtosucceed

withoutremediation.

Theplanwasreleasedtoaddressaneducational

crisisinourcity.Accordingto2009testresults,only

2%ofDetroit’shighschoolstudentsareprepared

forcollegemath,andonly11%forcollegereading.

Likewise,lessthan5%ofDetroit’s4thand8th

gradersmeetnationalmathstandards.

Thecitywideplanreflectedmonthsofdiscussions

anddeliberations,aswellasaseriesofcommunity

meetings,youthfocusgroups,smallgroup

discussionswithmultiplestakeholders,andother

efforts.Itisalsobasedonresearchaboutsuccessful

practicesinothercitieswhereeducationreformand

transformationstrategieshavebeendocumented.

Theplanrequirestheimplementationof

breakthroughstrategiesinpublicwillbuilding,talent

development,newschoolcreation,accountability,

andearlychildhoodtodramaticallyimprovestudent

achievementinschoolsofallgovernancemodels:

traditionalpublic,publiccharter,andprivate.

MembersoftheExcellentSchoolsDetroitcoalition

includeCornerstoneSchools,NewParadigmfor

Education,DetroitPublicSchools,DetroitRegional

Chamber,McGregorFund,MichiganFuture,New

Detroit,TheSkillmanFoundation,UnitedWay

forSoutheasternMichigan,andtheW.K.Kellogg

Foundation.OthersignatoriesincludedtheCity

ofDetroit,theKresgeFoundation,NewUrban

Learning,andThinkDetroitPAL.

Thecoalitionalsopartnersorwillpartnerwith

manyotherorganizations,includingBlackFamily

Development,CityYear,DataDrivenDetroit,Detroit

FederationofTeachers,NAACP,TeachforAmerica,

WayneStateUniversity,andothers.

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