Welcome to the Academy of Lathrup Village

Vision and Mission Statement:

The mission of the academy is to equip urban students to become literate, self-motivated, life-long learners by providing a multi-cultural, student-centered environment in which all students will be held to a high academic, behavioral and moral standard. Students will be taught to understand the free enterprise system through a curriculum infused with entrepreneurial concepts and standards. Teachers and school administrators will have the opportunity, responsibility and accountability for the management and control of the total school curriculum and environment as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act and Education Yes! Moreover, parent and community involvement will be fostered through the use of public resources and partnership.

Educational Goals:

Our goals are built around the curricular standards established by the Michigan Department of Education which are based on national standards (NCLB). Elements of the curriculum are established by:

• The Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP)
• Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCE's)
• Education YES!

Parent Involvement:

Parents support the Academy in many ways, including attending Parent Teacher Conferences, PTO Meetings, after school performances and Field Day

• Parent Patrol helps with school security
• PTO sponsors fund-raising activities
• Parents volunteer in classrooms and in the office
• Parents chaperone field trips

Community Involvement:

• Contributions made by vendors for student snacks during testing
• Contributions for Charter Day

School Performance:

• AYP Status - 4th year
• The Academy has made AYP for 3 consecutive years
• EDUCATION YES!
• HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS

Extra-Curriculum Activities

• Athletic Groups:
• Boys Basketball Teams:
• Senior Varsity
• Junior Varsity
• Varsity
• Girls Basketball Team - Senior Varsity
• Cheerleading Team
• Dance Team
• Peddy Players

Scholarship Opportunities

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