Welcome to the Academy of Southfield

I. School of Excellence

The Center for Charter Schools at Central Michigan University released a list of K-8 charter schools that are high performing and beating the odds. Academy of Southfield is one of only 52 charter schools across the state of Michigan that has achieved over 60% academic proficiency with a population made up of more than 50% free or reduced lunch students. Academy of Southfield is approaching the "School of Excellence" designation which requires at least a 70% 3 year average proficiency rate for reading and math. Academy of Southfield's extraordinary achievements reinforce the belief that every child can learn if given the right support, environment and tools.

II. Adequate Yearly Progress

The Academy of Southfield has achieved Adequate Yearly Progress for the seventh consecutive year (2009/2010).

III. Education Yes

The Michigan Department of Education has given the Academy of Southfield a grade of "B" for the 2009-2010 school year. In addition, the Academy of Southfield has made AYP, Adequate Yearly Progress, for the past seven years.

The Academy of Southfield is an entrepreneurial and child-centered public school academy, which maintains a focus in traditional educational values and objectives. The Academy is a kindergarten through eighth grade school, operating under a charter granted by Central Michigan University in 1995.

331 students are enrolled at the Academy of Southfield during the 2009 - 2010 school year. The Academy maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. The Academy has one kindergarten, first and second grade classes with two classes for grades three through eighth. There are three special classes which include gym, computers and art. According to the Registry of Educational Personnel, all teachers are considered highly qualified and possess no criminal convictions.

Academy of Southfield Offers:

• Strong Focus in Entrepreneurship
• Technology Infused Curriculum
• Morning and Evening Latch Key
• Free After School Tutoring
• Free 6 Week, Full-Day, Summer School Program (for enrolled students)
• After School Art Club
• Positive Behavior
• Art Club
• Smartboard Presentations
• Science Fair
• Cheerleading/PomPom, Basketball and Track Teams
• Junior Achievement/Career Day
• Camp Exposure
• Foreign Language
• Free and Reduced Lunch
• Full Day Kindergarten
• Writing Center
• Bus Transportation

Scholarship Opportunities

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