Brookfield Academy - West Bloomfield Campus

SCHOOL AGE – PRESCHOOL

Brookfield Academys mission is to provide students with the tools that they need both academic and social to succeed at the next level of their education. Students who graduate from Brookfield are prepared for the best middle schools and high schools possessing the work habits and the confidence they need in order to do well. Brookfield employs Montessori methodology a proven system which addresses each childs individuality. Sequential steps in academic growth are carefully tested before moving ahead in any subject allowing each student to progress at their own rate.

The Brookfield Academy West Bloomfield Campus built in August 1977 was founded by its owners and a group of dedicated parents who insisted on the benefits of a sound early and individualized educational program for their children founded. Now 32 years later our parents are still insisting on that same education. We believe that children are born with tremendous potential and we believe this potential is realized through the right kind of environment and experiences. The right kind helps them develop a sense of responsibility and independence. It develops good work habits. It develops a fascination with the world and a desire to discover its secrets. It develops a well-balanced integrated personality.

Since our doors opened in September 1977 we have strived to offer a broad meaningful education that encompasses the mind culture emotions social expertise and practical skills. Our students academic success is achieved through an individualized non-graded academic curriculum. Instruction in reading language arts mathematics science Spanish language computer science social studies history and geography is presented individually or in small groups. Our students engage in wonderful field trips including experiencing what space is like from an astronauts point of view by attending Space Camp in Alabama for a week.

Above all we shall continue to be a singularly exceptional school that provides children with the foundation for their success in life for another 32 years!

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

Preprimary (Childrens House) classes are offered for 2 five days a week programs. Our half-day programs allow children to experience the Montessori Childrens House program for the morning or afternoon. Our full day program offers the child to experience the school day from the morning until the afternoon.

Elementary classes are offered for children ages six to eleven years of age. Half-day programs are not offered.

Specialty Classes are offered during the school day for our students. Our Preprimary (Childrens House) children will receive instruction in Physical Education Spanish Class Music Class with art instruction within their classroom. Our elementary students receive instruction in Physical Education Spanish Class Music Class Computer Science and Art Class. The year our Special Class schedule is as follows:

Monday: Spanish Physical Education

Tuesday: Music (Band before school)

Wednesday: Spanish and Physical Education

Thursday: Music (Band before school)

Friday: Art Computer Science

Collectively our students may participate in Enrichment Classes that are offered after school. Drama Math Olympiad Spelling Bees Spanish Instruction (different than classes offered during the day) Mad Science Chess Club Brain Games soccer Glee Club Creative Movement and Band which is offered to upper elementary students before school. Our whole school participates in two musical concerts performed in the evening in December and April.

TEACHERS:

Mrs. Young Hee Abramson: Lower Elementary Math/Science Instructor

Miss Shahin Daneshvar: Preprimary Associate Teacher

Miss Jackie Bergeron: Preprimary Directress

Miss Jema Manley: Preprimary Associate Teacher and Art Instructor

Miss Kristin Peterson: Lower Elementary Language Arts Instructor

Miss Lara Bolz: Upper Elementary Teacher Directress

Miss Amy Plotzke: Club Director

Mr. Jim Cronk: Computer Science Instructor

Mr. Micheal: Physical Education Instructor

Miss Cecelia Galletin: Spanish Instructor

Mrs. Gabrielle Johnson: Music and Band Instructor

OFFICE:

Ms. Denise Calvert: Business Manager

Ms. Tina Terry: Office Assistant

Mrs. Lisa Winkel: Principal

The merits of our program are best viewed in person. We invite you to visit our campus to learn more about a Brookfield Academy education for your child. Drop by anytime during our Walk-in Wednesday parent tours from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. or contact us to schedule a personal school visit.

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Child Ages:

2 years - 12 years

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday 7 am - 6 pm.