Here is a quick glance of the Spring 2023 Track Season:

Who: 6th-8th grade  

When: 

• Meet #1:  Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 
• Meet #2: Wednesday, May 24, 2023  
• Meet #3: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
• Meet #4: Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Meets start at 4:30pm

Where: University High School 
19301 W 12 Mile Rd, Lathrup Village, MI 48076 

Events:

• 60m dash
• 800m (1600m even meets) 
• 100m dash
• 400m 
• 4×100 relay
• 200m dash 
• 4X200 relay (4x400m even meets)

Two students participated in the Grand Prix Design Challenge sponsored by Boy’s & Girl’s Club of Southeastern Michigan.  Rashawn Holley and Liyah Marks.  Rashawn Holley’s Mural was one of the 8 murals that was selected.

Photos from Detroit Grand Prix Mural Design Challenge

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Thank you State Representative Mike McFall for being our 1st Grade Guest Reader for March’s Reading Month!!!

View photos from our Black History Month celebrations:

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Free In-Person Preschool

• Child Must be 4 By September 1
• Children that will be 4 by December 1 are accepted, however, priority is given to children who meet the age requirement.
• Families must meet with GSRP staff to determine eligibility.
• This is ONLY the application process:
  
  
  • Contact the Program Director, Mrs. Rush: arush@barberprep.com or 313-649-7495
  • Documents Needed to Determine Eligibility:
    • Birth Certificate or Alternative
    • Parent Identification
    • Proof of Income, If any (Check Stubs, 1040, W-2)
    • Shot Records
    • Health Appraisal

What Our Program Offers:

• NO Cost
• Academic Enrichment
• Age-Appropriate Learning
• Community Resources
• Family Partnership and Support
• Qualified and Dedicated Staff

Apply today by contacting the program director, Mrs. Rush, by email at: arush@barberprep.com

Or by phone at: 313-649-7495

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Our school is accredited by Cognia™ for meeting the highest standards of education in ongoing, third-party review.

 

All teachers meet the educator qualification requirements outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Michigan Revised Code: Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate & ability to demonstrate subject area expertise.

 

We are a proud member of ACCEL Schools—a public charter school network serving thousands of PK-12 students throughout the United States. ACCEL was founded in 2012 by the early pioneers of online learning. Our leadership believes that all children, regardless of location or socio-economic background, deserve a quality education that prepares them to succeed in school and become productive global citizens.  

ACCEL Schools Instructional Model provides: 

• Aligned Academics meet or exceed state standards ensuring your child is on track for rigorous college and career opportunities.    
  
• Certified, Licensed Teachers and a student-centered staff are united in executing our mission to make a difference in the life trajectory of each student.    
  
• More Time on Task and double the instructional minutes for ELA and Math maximizes learning in your child’s school day.   
  
• Short Cycle Assessments keep track of how students are progressing in the program, giving teachers ongoing feedback so they can tailor instruction to your student’s needs.    
  
• Individualized Instruction driven by assessment data means we are familiar with the needs of each child and set students up for success in each course of study.    
  
• State Testing Preparation reduces the anxiety often associated with high stakes tests, helping our teachers and students feel confident with the structure and methodology of state exams.    
  
• Academic Support including education technology, interventional specialists, and instructional aides assist students during the school day. After school tutoring, summer school, and Saturday school programs extend support services beyond the traditional school day and year.   
  
• Extracurricular Courses & Activities round out our educational offerings providing students social-emotional learning, athletics, arts, service learning & more.