Stories (page 36)

CHOICE STORIES

The Apple Project 2015

December 15, 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

December 2, 2015
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

December 2, 2015
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!

November 20, 2015
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

November 20, 2015
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…

8 Simple Steps to Classroom Management

November 16, 2015
Are your kindergarteners running you ragged? Have the sixth graders taken away your pep? Do your second graders give you a run for your money? Have your 5th hour biology students staged a takeover? You are not alone. Each day…

Putting the Positive in Positive Discipline Support Plan

November 6, 2015
Focus. Have we lost it? As a system we are transitioning to the Positive Discipline Support Plan (PDSP) and away from Traditional Discipline. But why? The tenets of Traditional Discipline were designed to put the utmost value on the ability…

Putting the Positive in Positive Discipline Support Plan

November 6, 2015
Focus. Have we lost it? As a system, we are transitioning to the Positive Discipline Support Plan (PDSP) and away from Traditional Discipline. But why? The tenets of Traditional Discipline were designed to put the utmost value on the ability…

An Inside Look: The Heart of Positive Discipline Support Plan (PDSP)

October 31, 2015
College and Career Ready, Growth Mindset, Digital Literacy, Data-Driven Instruction, Rigor, Project Based Learning…   We have all heard the buzzwords, but there is often one thing holding us back; the time and energy it takes to manage our classrooms.…

An Inside Look: The Heart of Positive Discipline Support Plan (PDSP)

October 29, 2015
College and Career Ready, Growth Mindset, Digital Literacy, Data-Driven Instruction, Rigor, Project Based Learning…   We have all heard the buzzwords, but there is often one thing holding us back; the time and energy it takes to manage our classrooms.…

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