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The Grosse Pointe Academy

171 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe, MI, 48236-0482 -

School Notes Overview:

The Grosse Pointe Academy is an independent day school, located on a 20 acre lakeside campus, offering a Montessori Early School(ages 2 1/2-5), Lower School(Grades 1-5), and Middle School(Grades 6-8). Our students receive the advantage of outstanding academics enriched with a full spectrum of programs including foriegn languages beginning at age 3, visual and performing arts, technology, athletics, and a wide range of extracurricular activities that challenge the mind and body. Integral to our whole child approach to education is our emphasis on moral and spiritual development, and leadership and community service opportunities, all within a diverse and inclusive environment. The Academy offers students an advantage that lasts a lifetime. ...

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School Overview:

	The Grosse Pointe Academy
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS) Association Montessori International (AMI) National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1969
County	Wayne County, MI
Student Body
Total Students	321 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	15%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 67 students
	Kind - 39 students
	Grade 1 - 28 students
	Grade 2 - 29 students
	Grade 3 - 19 students
	Grade 4 - 32 students
	Grade 5 - 29 students
	Grade 6 - 19 students
	Grade 7 - 32 students
	Grade 8 - 27 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	44 teachers
Average Class Size	14
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	168 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Tuition varies per grade level. Scholarships and Tuition Assistance available for K-8.
% on Financial Aid	32%
Head of School	Phil Demartini
Admissions Director	Molly McDermott

School Notes:

The Academy advantages include:
. Certified Montessori Early School for ages 2 1/2 to 5
. Lower and Middle Schools Grades 1-8
. Small class size with individualized instruction
. Advanced curriculum and enrichment
. Learning specialists for advanced and emerging learners
. Licensed therapist Sean Hogan-Downey on staff to help with social interaction
. Recently renovated school building with media center, state-of-the-art science labs, new computer lab and third floor art loft
. Scholarships and tuition assistance program
. Foreign language offerings (French from age 3; Spanish and Chinese from Grade 4)
. All language arts teachers in Early School through grade 8 trained in F.A.S.T. reading techniques
. Environmental science curriculum
. Christian Life program and Monday morning Chapel assemblies
. Array of arts offerings including creative movement, visual arts, and a variety of performance opportunities
. Daily gym classes
. Leadership and community service opportunities integrated into the curriculum
. Interscholastic athletics including soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, boys’ lacrosse and cross country
. Competitive chess team (three-time state winners)
. Award-winning forensics team
. Recognition of academic achievements for Middle School students through academic awards assembly and National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony
. Outdoor learning adventures and educational trips
. Geographic, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic diversity
. 20-acre campus with lakeside setting
. Before and after school activities including strings, chess club and intramural sports
. Before and After Care programs
Profile last updated: 11/03/2008

In the News:

Claire Molloy and Seth Lloyd V (New York Times)
posted on October 3, 2009 at 06:09:51 pm
Claire Elizabeth Molloy and Seth Merlin Lloyd V were married Saturday evening at the Grosse Pointe Academy Chapel in Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.
Parenting and technology: 'Digital immigrants' urged to be 'backbone parents' (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
posted on September 23, 2009 at 02:46:34 pm
Parenting kids who are constantly plugged in can be a real struggle — and Sean Hogen-Downey says she knows exactly why.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (48236)	School Zip (48236)	(MI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,366 people	9,937,974 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	61%	24%
Population Average Age	42 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$82,567	$46,742
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.1 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	57 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	95% / 5%	71% / 29%