At Choice, we carry out our mission in a cooperative and open relationship with each of our Academy Boards to ensure that each Board’s respective vision is brought to life. Choice shares a deep passion for serving children with our…
Character Choices: Compassion / December 2015
Character Choices in December What better character trait to learn in December than compassion? In lieu of the holiday season, students across all academies incorporated compassion into their academic learning, and everyday happenings. Dove Academy Dove Academy spread compassion throughout the community!…
Former Benton Harbor Charter School Academy Student Receives $5,000 Scholarship
Article re-posted with permission from bentonspiritnews.com By Ralph Heibutzki and Princella E. Tobias, Spirit Correspondents Every dream needs a helping hand to reach a higher level – which is exactly what Devontae Driver received recently from Benton Harbor Charter School Academy (BHCSA),…
New Year – New Law: What the “Every Student Succeeds Act” Means for Michigan Students
“What gets measured gets done” is a saying that has been used to send a message for years. The message is that measuring something gives you the information you need to help you achieve the task at hand. For a…
Clare Shubert: One Teacher’s Journey with Choice Schools Associates
Today, Choice Schools Associates and West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) are bidding adieu to longtime first grade teacher, Clare Shubert. Clare has a vast background with Choice Schools. Beginning as a teacher with Three Oaks Public School Academy…
The Apple Project 2015
The Apple Project is a Choice tradition. School Projects This year, Choice added additional Meijer gift card donations to enhance each Academy’s compassion project. New this year, staff attending the holiday parties brought books, hats, and mittens to be dispersed throughout our…
The Apple Project in Grand Rapids, MI
With the holiday season upon us, it seems that we all pause and reflect on the wonderful blessings for which we are thankful. At the central office level, our Choice Family ranks on top of our list of blessings. The strength of…
The Heart of the Apple Project in Grand Rapids, MI
Christmas in the Faucette home was a magical time. Every corner of our home was dripping in homemade decorations, cookies were always freshly plated, and gifts surrounded our well ornamented tree. I can still feel the anticipation of running down…
New Branches Drops Everything And Reads – Outside!
New Branches Charter Academy takes reading seriously. This picture was taken during their “ODEAR” (Outside Drop Everything And Read) time on a beautiful fall day. The whole school met in their “backyard” and read for 20 minutes together. Way to go New…
Jessica Eldridge Named Head of School at Battle Creek Montessori Academy
We’re pleased to announce Jessica Eldridge as the new Head of School for Battle Creek Montessori Academy. A natural born leader, Jessica has been with BCMA since the doors opened in September of 2013, serving as the 7th and 8th…