Charter schools receive state public education funds but operate independently of the local school system.
Ann Arbor Learning Community
3980 Research Park [map]
477–0340183 students. Grades K–8. Jennifer Taylor, dean. Core curriculum with arts and outdoor education. Small classes (maximum 20 students). a2learningcommunity@gmail.com, www.annarborlearningcommunity.org 33, E8
Central Academy
2459 South Industrial [map]
822–1100Luay Shalabi, principal. Multicultural school for 370 students in grades pre-K–12. Character education in addition to standard public school curriculum; Arabic taught as a foreign language. info@centralacademy.net, www.centralacademy.net 34, E7
Eastern Washtenaw Multicultural Academy
5550 Platt [map]
677–0732187 students in grades K–9. Mona Berry, principal. Intensive language studies, including Spanish and Arabic, with differentiated instruction in middle school. Busing available. admin@ewmacademy.org, www.ewmacademy.org 35, G8
Honey Creek Community School
1735 S. Wagner [map]
994–2636154 students, grades K–8. JoAnn Okey, interim executive director. Curriculum emphasizes the integration of thought and experience by centering on themes, projects, and service-learning in a multiage setting. After-school care and summer camp available. hcreek@hc.wash.k12.mi.us, hc.wash.k12.mi.us 36, A6
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
4800 E. Huron River Dr. (Washtenaw Community College Technology & Industry Bldg., room 220) [map]
973–3410319 students in grades 10–12. Lee Schleicher, dean. Core curriculum and specific training in applied technologies. Emphasis on college and career preparation. Allows students to take college-level classes. wtmc@wccnet.edu, www.themiddlecollege.org 37, H6