Shouts, praises, and laughter permeate in Benton Harbor Charter School Academy on Fridays. Why? On Fridays, a select group of students participates in new, innovative mentoring programs aimed at developing community in the school. These groups are called BowTie Boys…
#Snowmagedon and Always Putting Students First
#Snowmagedon and Always Putting Students First When Jes Eldridge, principal of Battle Creek Montessori Academy in Michigan, learned that some of her students wouldn’t eat during the back-to-back snow days because of #snowmagedon, she and a few of her staff…
Our Values: Servant Leadership
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a…
Celebrations and Kudos for the week of January 18
CELEBRATIONS AND KUDOS Ginger Zee, Good Morning America meteorologist, skyped with students at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science. Check it out. 🏀 Shout out to the Bradford Academy basketball team for making the Southfield Sun newspaper. This season is…
MAPSA Awards Open
Nominate an outstanding charter school teacher or administrator for the MAPSA awards. This is your chance to nominate an outstanding educator in your school! Every year, MAPSA honors exceptional educators in Michigan’s charter schools with the Charter School Awards. Nominate someone…
Our Values: Open Communication
Open communication starts with us. Choice Schools Associates’ culture is driven by putting students first, expecting greatness and teamwork. While these values are driving our company culture, it is important to recognize our aspirational values: open communication and servant leadership. Through the strategic…
Congratulations and Kudos for the week of January 11
Lake Superior Academy made the Soo News for their ribbon cutting and open house celebration. Check it out. Students at Macomb Montessori Academy hosted an assembly to talk about school behavior and had a special surprise. Find out who stopped by. Planets and outer…
Congratulations and Kudos for the week of January 8
Students at Creative Montessori Academy made the news because they started their own weekly newsletter to raise money for local charities. Read the story. Students at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science had fun playing outside over break. Check it out. Both Battle Creek Montessori Academy and Muskegon Montessori…
Our Values: Teamwork
Everyone plays a role in the success of a student. From the teacher to the school bus driver to the maintenance worker to the school board member, everyone’s unique role in the school is important. Today we are going to focus on…
Our Values: Expecting Greatness
EXPECTING GREATNESS At Choice Schools, expecting greatness is one of our core values. Our student-centric philosophy sets our course to greatness, allowing you to thrive. Our organization recognizes the importance of respecting everyone’s journey to personal and professional success. Collectively,…