The Grosse Pointe Academy
Independent School
Attn: Molly McDermott
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
313-886-1221
Practice/Mission/Vision Statement
The Grosse Pointe Academy is an independent, coeducational day school serving children in Early School through Grade 8. A Grosse Pointe Academy education emphasizes the value of each child and the growth of that child. We provide an education of the highest quality in the pursuit of academic excellence, the arts and athletics. We impart to our students an education which is sound in moral and ethical formation. Our outlook is Christian and our heritage is Catholic. The Academy respects all cultures and religious beliefs. Incorporated as a non-profit institution, the Academy is directed by a Board of Trustees working together to serve the Southeastern Michigan community.
Specialties and Services
- Certified Montessori Early School for ages 2 1/2-5
- Lower and Middle Schools (Grades 1-8)
- Small class size with individualized instruction
- Specialists for advanced and emerging learners
- Foreign language (French, Spanish and Chinese)
- Daily gym and interscholastic sports teams
- Daily performing and visual arts
- Leadership and community service opportunities
- Moral and spiritual development
- Recently renovated school building
Professional Degrees/Credentials/Certifications/Licenses
- All of our teachers have advanced degrees.
Affiliations
- The Grosse Pointe Academy is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, the Association of Independent Michigan Schools and the Educational Records Bureau.
- The Early School is a member of the American Montessori Society and is licensed by the Michigan Department of Social Services.
About
As an independent school, The Grosse Pointe Academy prides itself on a warm and nurturing environment where each child is known and loved. Our students receive the advantage of outstanding academics, an emphasis on moral and spiritual development through a Christian way of life, a wide range of extracurricular activities that challenge the mind and body - from chess to interscholastic athletics - all within a beautiful 20-acre lakeside campus with unparalleled facilities. We provide the academic rigor in core subjects that helps our students excel to advanced levels in high school and beyond. Integral to our "whole child" approach to education is our emphasis on character development through leadership and community service opportunities, all within a diverse and inclusive environment. The value of a Grosse Pointe Academy education can best be measured in the future successes of our graduates in high school, college and beyond. An investment in a Grosse Pointe Academy education provides an advantage that lasts a lifetime.
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In Practice/Business Since
1969
Client Ages Served
Ages 2 1/2 to Grade 8
Credit Cards Accepted
Yes
