City Guide
Charter schools receive state public education funds but operate independently of the local school system.
211 students in grades K–8. Jennifer Taylor, 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; 430 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
168 students in grades pre-K–12. Mona Berry, 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
199 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, hc.wash.k12.mi.us 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