Advanced Technology Academy

Mission Statement

To provide students with high-quality interdisciplinary learning experiences that challenge them academically and develop students’ problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. By building strong local partnerships with businesses and higher education entities, Advanced Technology Academy and our Ford Next Generation Learning Framework’s Business Education Advisory Council (BEAC) encourage and prepare students for success in college and professional careers in fields, such as business, engineering, health care, technology and public safety.

Advanced Technology Academy Locations

• Address
  4801 Oakman Blvd.,
  Dearborn Michigan 48124
• Phone
  (313) 625-4700
• Fax
  (313) 582-9407
• Website
  www.atafordpas.org/

Advanced Technology Academy Contact Information

Administrative Officer:
Kay LaGreca
[email protected]

Management Company:
Technical Academy Group
Barry Hawthorne, Executive Director
[email protected]

Board of Directors:
www.atafordpas.org/

LSSU Oversight Officer:

Garnet Green

Field Officer

(248) 961-4601

[email protected]

Chris Oshelski
Executive Director Charter Schools
[email protected]

Advanced Technology Academy 2022 Contract

Innocademy

Mission Statement

By embracing innovation, we will inspire our students to become global thinkers and leaders through they way they positively impact others at home and school.

Vision Statement

Our students gradudate with a toolkit of 21st Century Skills that they have already put to use while “learning and leading” during their 14+ years at Innocademy. Their eyes and hearts are wide open to global needs and injustices. Our high caliber teachers are empowered and work collaboratively to achieve our school mission. Our school celebrates results in both “top 5%” academic performance AND the innovations in education we expect from our radically faster pace of change and experimentation with best practices. Our culture, structure, and set of practices lead to additional Innocademy schools in needy communities locally and globally.

Innocademy Location

Address:
8485 Homestead Drive
Zeeland, MI 49464

Telephone:
(616) 748-5637

Web Address:
innocademy.com

Innocademy Contact Information

Director

Deb Feenstra

[email protected]

Kelli Gunn
[email protected] 

Management Company:
IES – Innovative Education Services

Board of Directors:

http://innocademy.com/our-board/

LSSU Oversight Officer:

Joe Thienes
Field Officer
(616)204-1308
[email protected]

Chris Oshelski
Executive Director Charter Schools
[email protected]

Innocademy 2022 Contract

WAY Academy of Flint

Mission Statement

Changing lives by creating engaging and encouraging educational opportunities for all young people

Vision Statement

WAY offers an alternative approach to education; one that encourages self-esteem, independence, and the development of 21st century global and career skills. We aim to make every young person a hero.

WAY Academy of Flint Location

Address:
817 East Kearsley Street
Flint, MI 48503

Telephone:
(810) 412-8655

Website:
https://www.wayacademyflint.net/

WAY Academy of Flint Contact Information

Director:

Isaiah Pettway
[email protected]

Management Company:
WAY – Widening Advancement for Youth
Executive Director: Beth Baker, [email protected]
Executive Director: Glen Taylor, [email protected]

Board of Directors:
http://www.wayacademy.net/acad_flint_board.php

LSSU Oversight Officer:

Melissa Weisberger
(248) 563-7641
[email protected]

Chris Oshelski
Executive Director Charter Schools
[email protected]

LSSU WAY Flint Academy – 2023 Contract 

W-A-Y Academy Detroit

Mission Statement

WAY Academy Locations

Address:
8701 W. Vernor
Detroit, MI 48209

19321 West Chicago
Detroit, MI 48228

15900 Common Rd.
Roseville, MI 48066

Telephone:
(313) 444-8082

Website:
www.wayacademy.net

WAY Academy Contact Information

West Chicago Director

Isaiah Pettway
[email protected]

West Vernor Campus Director

Isaiah Pettway
[email protected]

Management Company:
WAY – Widening Advancement for Youth
Executive Director: Beth Baker, [email protected]
Executive Director: Glen Taylor, [email protected]

Board of Directors:

http://www.wayacademy.net/acad_board.php

LSSU Oversight Officer:

Garnet Green
(248) 961-4601
[email protected]

Chris Oshelski
Executive Director Charter Schools
[email protected]

WAY Academy Detroit 2022 Contract

Tipton Academy

Mission Statement

Tipton Academy, in partnership with students, staff, parents, and
community members will challenge all students to realize their full
potential becoming leaders of self and others by providing them with
the highest quality educational program through individualized
academic achievement, high moral standards, and strong family and
community engagement.

Tipton Academy Location

Address:
1615 Belton
Garden City, MI 48135

Telephone:
(734) 261-0500

Website:
www.tipton-academy.org

Tipton Academy Contact Information

Director:
Kyle Lackey
[email protected] 

Management Company:
The Romine Group
Greg Lathrop, [email protected]

Board of Directors

http://www.tipton-academy.org/index.php/tipton-academy-school-staff/tipton-academy-school-board

LSSU Oversight Officer:
Melissa Weisberger
(248) 563-7641
[email protected]

Chris Oshelski

Executive Director Charter Schools
[email protected]

LSSU Tipton Academy – 2023 Contract

Ridge Park Charter Academy

In 2011, Ridge Park Academy was identified as a “School of Excellence” by the  Michigan Department of Education!

Mission Statement

To create a learning environment which enables students to realize their full potential and become contributing members of our community.

Ridge Park Charter Academy Location

Address:
4120 Camelot Ridge Drive, SE
Kentwood, Michigan 49546

Telephone:
(616) 222-0093

Fax:
(616) 222-0138

Web Address:

https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/Ridge-Park-Charter-Academy/en

Ridge Park Charter Academy Contact Information

Principal:
Hector Ulloa
http://[email protected]
(616) 222-0093

Management Company:
National Heritage Academy

Board of Directors
https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/ridgepark/en/About-Us/Pages/Our-School-Board.aspx

LSSU Oversight Officer:

Joe Thienes
Field Officer
(616)204-1308
[email protected]

Chris Oshelski
Executive Director Charter Schools
[email protected]

Ridge Park Charter Academy (LSSU) – Charter Contract

Ridge Park Charter Academy – Schedule 7d Curriculum

Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy

Mission Statement

The mission of Regent Park Scholars is to offer the families of Northeast Detroit a K-8 public school with a challenging academic program and a strong culture that values integrity, academic excellence, and accountability, where each and every student is given the opportunity for success in high school, college and beyond.

Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy Location

Address
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
15865 E. Seven Mile Rd.
Detroit, Michigan 48025

Phone
(313) 371-1300

Fax
(313) 221-9942

Website
www.nhaschools.com/schools/regentpark/

Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy Contact Information

Director:
Crystal Byse, [email protected]

Management Company:
National Heritage Academies
www.nhaschools.com

Board of Directors:
www.nhaschools.com/schools/regentpark/

LSSU Oversight Officer:

Melissa Weisberger
Field Officer
(248) 563-7641
mweisberg[email protected]

Chris Oshelski
Executive Director Charter Schools
[email protected]

Regent Park – Charter Contract

Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy – Schedule 7d Curriculum

Innocademy Allegan Academy

Innocademy Allegan Academy Location

Address:
2611 56th Street
Fennville, MI 49408

Telephone:
269-561-4050

Website:
allegan.innocademy.com

Innocademy Allegan Academy Contact Information

Director: 

Deb Feenstra

[email protected]

Management Company:
IES – Innovative Education Services

Board of Directors:

http://allegan.innocademy.com/our-board/

LSSU Oversight Officer:

Joe Thienes
Field Officer
(616)204-1308
[email protected]

Chris Oshelski
Executive Director Charter Schools
[email protected]

Innocademy Allegan Contract 2019

Inno Al Educ Amend Sept 2019

American International Academy

Mission Statement

American International Academy provides high-quality, relevant and varied educational programs and opportunity for the intellectual, cultural and personal growth for all stakeholders.

American International Academy Location

Address

American International Academy                              
300 S. Henry Ruff Road
Westland, Michigan 48186

27100 Avondale
Inkster, Michigan 48141

28955 Rosewood
Inkster, Michigan 48141

Phone
(734) 713-5525

Website
www.americanintlacademy.com

American International Academy Contact Information

Director:
Tom White
[email protected]

Management Company:

Midwest School Services

27655 Middlebelt Rd.,  Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Ralph Cunninham

248-313-2009

https://www.midwest-mgt.com/ 

Board of Directors:
https://www.americanintlacademy.com/school-information

LSSU Oversight Officer:

Melissa Weisberger

(248) 563-7641

mweisberg[email protected]

Chris Oshelski
Executive Director Charter Schools
[email protected]

LSSU American International Academy – 2023 Contract

Partnership Agreement American International Academy.2023

iCademy Global

Mission Statement

By learning in an innovative, personal, and flexible online environment, iCademy students become leaders and thinkers who make a global impact.

iCademy Global Location

Address:
8485 Homestead Drive
Zeeland, Michigan 49464

Telephone:
(616) 748-5637

Fax:
(616) 772-0373

Web Address:
https://icademyglobal.org/

iCademy Global Contact Information

Director:
Reid Nicholson
[email protected]

Management Company
Innovative Education Services, Inc.
Mike Lanser, [email protected]

Board of Directors:
https://icademyglobal.org/community-events/school-board/

LSSU Oversight Officer:

Joe Thienes
Field Officer
(616)204-1308

[email protected]

Chris Oshelski
Executive Director Charter Schools
[email protected]

LSSU iCademy – 2023 Contract (1)