CHOICE STORIES
Four Corners’ Peace Quilts
On September 21, Four Corners Montessori Academy celebrated International Peace Day by making quilts. They gave each student a fabric square to decorate and illustrate what peace means to them. The squares were collected and a parent and her mother have…
Committed to Making Systematic Changes in Your School? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions…
Usually, when I tell people that I work in School Improvement, people’s eyes begin to gloss over with boredom. On the outside, it might seem like an endless stream of required reports and data – the things no one chose…
Committed to Making Systematic Changes in Your School? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions…
Usually, when I tell people that I work in School Improvement, people’s eyes begin to gloss over with boredom. On the outside, it might seem like an endless stream of required reports and data – the things no one chose…
Character Choices Expression Contest Scholarship Winners
The panel of judges spent a lot of time reading, reviewing and trying their best to whittle down the pile of finalists to just ONE winner. It came down to three exemplary students – who all just happened to be…
Character Choices 2015: Shane Philbin’s Entry
Shane Philbin Grade: 11 Trait: Integrity Teacher: Ross Bradford Academy Statistics; Detroit contains a lot of them. Gang statistics, violence statistics and murder statistics to name a few. These numbers can have a detrimental impact on the youth, but for…
Character Choices 2015: Gabriella Mallory’s Entry
Gabriella Mallory $500 Scholarship Winner Grade: 11 Trait: Compassion, Perseverance, and Courage Teacher: Ross Bradford Academy “A failure is not always a mistake. It may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake it to…
Character Choices 2015: William Smith’s Entry
William Smith $1,000 Scholarship Winner Grade: 11 Trait: Perseverance Teacher: Ross Bradford Academy In my life I have persevered through many obstacle. When I was younger my home was always lively and there was always someone to play with. My…
School Spotlight: West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) is an academy that has been recognized for many accomplishments. There is a true passion at WMAES to create lifelong learners through environmental science and prominent character education. Children attending WMAES benefit from…
Our partners’ perspective
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