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Steppingstone School

28555 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334-0483 -

School Notes Overview:

Steppingstone School for Gifted Education is dedicated to providing a superior learning environment for gifted children K (ages 3-5 years) through grade-8. For over 25 years we have addressed and supported all areas of a child's development including academic, intellectual, social and emotional. ...

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School Overview:

	Steppingstone School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Institute for Independent Education National Association of Private Special Education Centers The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) National Coalition of Girls' Schools The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1981
County	Oakland County, MI
Student Body
Total Students	72 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	32%	15%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 10 students
	Grade 1 - 10 students
	Grade 2 - 8 students
	Grade 3 - 9 students
	Grade 4 - 7 students
	Grade 5 - 8 students
	Grade 6 - 4 students
	Grade 7 - 2 students
	Grade 8 - 2 students
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	5 teachers
Average Class Size	15
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$13,500
Tuition Notes	Application Fee, (New Applicants Only) $25.00 Annual Tuition, Full-Time $13,500.00* Annual Tuition, Part-Time $10,800.00* * Tuition must be paid in-full prior to attendance. Information from the PLATO JR. Tuition Loan Program or Bank On
Head of School	Kiyo Morse
Admissions Director	Donna Coffin (interim)
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	3
	Extracurriculars
	Chess	Math Pentathalon
	Various Afterschool Programs and classes

School Notes:

Developed over 25 years, our curriculum provides integrated in-depth studies and enrichment as well as opportunities for students to develop strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Supplementing the basic curriculum, our school also offers fine arts, foreign languages, discovery science, computer education, and physical fitness. In addition to cognitive and academic needs, gifted children have social and emotional needs that are often overlooked. We squarely address this issue by recognizing that each student is a unique individual. Our teachers combine compassion and understanding with the best instructional techniques, technology and practices. They take into account all aspects of giftedness to help each child reach his or her potential. As a result of their effort, our teaching team provides a creative, highly interactive, cooperative, and individualized environment. For our teachers and staff, teaching gifted children is more than just a profession. It is a calling in which they firmly believe. Our teachers feel they can profoundly and positively impact gifted students, their families and the world. It is estimated that two to five percent of the population is gifted, crossing all ethnic, racial and gender lines. Sadly because of myths and misconceptions, too many educational institutions fail to identify and to develop these children.
Profile last updated: 06/03/2008

In the News:

Farmington Hills welcomes new lab for metro students (Detroit Free Press)
posted on May 20, 2009 at 07:24:55 am
The science center -- more than a year in the making -- is to pilot three weeklong, free summer sessions for middle school, high school and junior college students in metro Detroit.
Unique SMART Center answers call for math, science emphasis (Farmington Observer)
posted on May 19, 2009 at 02:46:17 pm
The answer to more math and science for young people can be found behind the doors of Steppingstone School for Gifted Education in Farmington Hills.
Student of the week: Thomas Collins (Detroit News)
posted on March 25, 2009 at 05:31:04 am
Thomas Collins of Shelby Township is a fifth-grader at Steppingstone School for Gifted Education in Farmington Hills.
Local Link (Farmington Observer)
posted on March 19, 2009 at 11:00:50 am
Butterfly zone
Local weatherman talks global warming with students (Redford Observer)
posted on March 15, 2009 at 11:06:44 am
For WDIV meteorologist Paul Gross, the debate is over about global warming.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (48334)	School Zip (48334)	(MI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	18,012 people	9,937,974 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	55%	24%
Population Average Age	42 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$63,927	$46,742
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	40 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	69% / 31%	71% / 29%