Stories (page 32)

CHOICE STORIES

From Self-Managed to Full-Service Management Company: Story of New Branches Charter Academy

July 15, 2016
New Branches Charter Academy has been in existence since 1971 – they started as a private school and evolved into a self-managed public charter school in 1994. As a self-managed school, this meant the Board of Directors managed all daily…

West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science Graduates are College-Bound

June 10, 2016
Seventeen Seniors bid adieu to West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science on June 2, 2016. As they walked through the doors for the last time, they took their hopes, dreams, and plans for the future with them. Their aspirations range…

$3M in Scholarships Granted to Bradford Academy Graduates

June 9, 2016
The school year comes to a close for 124 high school seniors at Bradford Academy in Southfield, MI, but attending a college or university will be their next step to achieving their American Dream! Whether for their academic achievements or…

5 Fun Ways to Prevent Summer Learning Loss

June 1, 2016
I find it is so important to spend time in the classroom with our students and teachers. Last week, I had the opportunity to listen to one of Choice’s first-grade teachers talk about how she incorporates learning into recess and…

Choice Employees Celebrate 5, 10 and 15 Years of Dedication

June 1, 2016
Updated: June 6, 2016 It is overwhelming to try and think of the number of steps you take in a year, the number of times you breathe, hours of sleep you get, or even the amount of times you blink…

Teacher Spotlight: Hannah Parish at Dove Academy of Detroit

May 18, 2016
Hannah Parish is a 5th Grade Teacher at Dove Academy of Detroit. What keeps your students aiming for success in the classroom? In our classroom, we have short-term and long-term goals, which encompass both group and individual goals. The students…

School Spotlight: Dove Academy of Detroit

May 18, 2016
Dove Academy of Detroit Snapshot Students Served: 450+ Grades Served: Preschool – 8th grade Year Established: 1997     Board Members: Steve Tomkowiak, President Willa Jackson, Treasurer Carol Morgan, Secretary Albert Stanton, Vice President Jarod McGuffey, Member Website: doveacademy.net No Excuses.…

Earth Week 2016 at Choice Schools Associates

May 4, 2016
If you were to walk into one of our schools last week during Earth Week, you may have noticed many Earth-friendly initiatives happening to make our environment a better place. From turning the lights out to plastic bag competitions and…

One-Week Internship Program Takes Learning Beyond The Classroom

May 4, 2016
Hands-On Experience Helps Middle School Students Discover The Connections Between Their Education and Their Future Middle school students at Four Corners Montessori Academy (FCMA) in Madison Heights, Michigan are getting a taste of professional life by participating in a one-week…

Choice Environmental School Has Done it Again

April 27, 2016
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) was one of the first charter schools to open in Michigan in the fall of 1994. Now, WMAES is home to more than 650 preschool through twelfth-grade students in the Grand Rapids area. Since…

Our partners’ perspective

Choice Schools has created and implemented a vision for every child to learn and grow based on his/her needs. They have instilled this mission in their educators, who strive every day to provide the tools for students to reach their full, unique, and empowered potential and purpose.”

– Lisa Gillon, Principal at Livingston Classical Academy

I have worked with Choice Schools Associates for the last 13 years. The service and support that Choice provides its leaders and schools is top notch. They have figured out a successful formula to support the schools in each facet of operation - human resources, finance, operations, and curriculum and instruction. Their support allows me to focus on the daily operation of my school.”

– Terry Larkin, principal at New Branches Charter School Academy

I could not be happier, prouder, more grateful, amazed, awestruck and relieved by our decision to partner with Choice Schools Associates to operate Ivywood Classical Academy. What an adventure this school has been. Every curveball that came our way we managed to HIT OUT OF THE PARK, thanks to our amazing partnership we have built with Choice. I recommend Choice Schools to anyone who is looking for a trustworthy, competitive, experienced, and mission-driven organization. They are simply the best.”  

- Tyler Horning, Founder and Board President at Ivywood Classical Academy