At Way Elementary, the combination of a small student body and small class size means that learning and teaching are based on each individual student. A highly evolved and supportive environment engages students and provides activity-based learning. Teachers openly and regularly communicate with families in order to ensure that goals are being met.
Wing Lake Developmental Center is one of many programs in Oakland County that helps students with severe cognitive impairments or multiple impairments. The center offers programs for children and students from age three through 26, providing a safe and welcoming place where they can learn, develop and grow. Each student receives an individual education plan and lessons in reading, social studies, math, science and language. Other programs include physical education, music, swimming and bowling.
As one of eight elementary schools in the Birmingham Public School District, Harlan Elementary is located off N. Adams Rd. in Bloomfield Hills and serves one-eighth of the 3,685 elementary-age students in the district.
From kindergarten through 5th grade, students take classes in art, music and physical education, as well as core academic subjects. Students begin receiving Spanish instruction in the 3rd grade. Students can pick up Band and Orchestra in the 5th grade, and students can also participate in community service activities throughout the year.
Care options for busy parents include Kids Club, with care service offered before and after school. All elementary schools in the Birmingham Public School District come equipped with gymnasiums, separate cafeterias and a stage.
West Maple Elementary implements Kumon's teaching practices in both math and reading in order to provide a strong foundation for its students. The math and Eglish classrooms serve as the Kumon centers in the school. Teachers are trained in order to esure that the Kumon method is being implimented properly. There is also a certified Kumon instructor and director on site during class times. The school has around 400 students all of whom benefiting from the Kumon method. West Maple Kumon instructor and center director, Susan Bae, is available to parents during her office hours Monday through Thursday from 10am to 2pm. There is also Kumon after school tutoring offered by West Maple.
Detroit Country Day Lower School is for third, fourth and fifth grade students. The curriculum is based upon enrichment and learning in the subjects of science, math, computers skills, French, history, art, music, English, physical education and more. Information on the admissions process can be located on its website.
St. Regis Catholic Church offers numerous services throughout the week. Members of the congregation can participate in religious education, Bible studies and various fellowship and youth programs. The church also operates St. Regis Catholic School for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.
The Roeper School is a private co-educational school for children in pre-school through twelfth grade. Classes at the facility include enrichment and learning programs in science, music, French, art, dance and movement, physical education, library, social studies, computer skills and more. Open House tours are offered and inquiry request forms are available on The Roeper School's website.
Detroit Country Day Lower school provides private preschool to second grade educational services for children ages 3 to 8 years old. Curriculum is based on enrichment and learning in the subjects of science, math, computers skills, French, history, art, music, English and physical education. Information on the admissions process can be on the school's website.