City Guide
Charter schools receive state public education funds but operate independently of the local school system.
270 students in grades K-8. Ticheal Jones, dean. Core curriculum with arts and outdoor education. Small classes with a target of 20 students. a2learningcommunity@gmail.com, www.annarborlearningcommunity.org 34, E8
Luay Shalabi, principal. Multicultural school; 525 students in grades pre-K-12. Standard public school curriculum plus character education; Arabic taught as a second language. shalabil@centralacademy.net, www.centralacademy.net 35, E7
200 students in grades pre-K-12. Ronda Furrha, principal. Intensive language studies, including Arabic, with differentiated instruction implemented at all levels. Busing available. See also Child Care & Preschool Programs-Part-Time and Co-op Programs, below. admin@ewmacademy.org, www.ewmacademy.org 36, G8
190 students in grades K-8. Al Waters, 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 programs. hcreek@hc.wash.k12.mi.us, www.honeycreekschool.org V 37, A6
350 students in grades 10-12. Deborah Trapp, dean. On the campus of Washtenaw Community College. Students earn a high school diploma and either an associate's degree or a technical certificate in a career area, such as communications, business, engineering and technology, health, or human services. wtmc@wccnet.edu, www.themiddlecollege.org 38, H6