What is a public school academy (charter school)?

A public school academy (PSA) is an independent state-supported public school (one school that operates like an individual school district.) It may serve K-12 or any combination of grade levels. Some specialize in cultivating certain skills (i.e., performing arts, science and math). PSAs may not charge tuition. By law, the PSA’s funding may not exceed the amount received by the local school district where the PSA is geographically located.

View the Michigan Department of Education Q&A Sheet on charter schools/public school academies - valuable information for parents, students and chartering organizations.

To seek more information, or to enroll a student, contact the public school academy directly.

Academy of Detroit Business Office Andrew Burks 20830 Greenfield Oak Park, MI 48237-3051 aburks@charteracademies.com 248.569.7787 Fax 248.569.6674   Academy of Detroit Southfield Chartered by Central Michigan University Grades K-8 (63903) 18330 George Washington Southfield, MI 48075 248.557.6121   Academy of Waterford Chartered by Bay Mills Community College Grades K-7 (63916) 3000 Sashabaw Waterford, MI 48328 248.674.1649   A.G.B.U. Alex and Marie Manoogian School Chartered by Central Michigan University Dyana Kezelian, Elementary, Middle dkezelian@manoogian.org Dr. Hosep Torossian, High School torossian@manoogian.org Grades K-12 (63901) 22001 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48075 248.569.2988 Fax 248.569.1346   Arts & Technology Academy of Pontiac (formerly Pontiac Public School Academy) Chartered by Bay Mills Community College Septembra Williams, CAO Grades K-8 (63915) 48980 Woodward Pontiac, MI 48342 swilliams@mosaicaeducation.com 248.452.9309 Fax 248.452.9312   Bradford Academy Chartered by Bay Mills Community College Pamela Parriott, Administrator Grades K-12 (63917) 24218 Garner Street Southfield, MI 48033 PamelaParriott@choiceschools.com 248.351.0000 Fax 248.356.4770   Crescent Academy Chartered by Bay Mills Community College Grades K-11 (63921) Cherise Cupidore, Director CCupidore@charterschoolpartners.com 17570 West 12 Mile Southfield, MI 48076 248.423.4581 Fax 248.423.1027   Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence (PACE Academy) (formerly Edison-Oakland Academy) Chartered by Eastern Michigan University Joseph Moody, Principal Grades K-8 (63910) 23777 Southfield Road Southfield, MI  48075 information@edisonoakland.org 248.569.1060 Fax 248.569.1403   Four Corners Montessori Academy Chartered by Oakland University Chris Schoenherr, Administrator Grades K-8 (63923) 1075 E. Gardenia Madison Heights, MI 48071 chrisschoenherr@choiceschools.com 248.542.7001 Fax 248.542.7901

Great Lakes Academy Chartered by Eastern Michigan University Michelle Parham, Principal Grades K-8 (63907) 46312 Woodward Pontiac, MI 48342 parhamm@GreatLakesAcademy.org 248.334.6434 Fax 248.334.6457   Holly Academy Chartered by Central Michigan University Julie Kildee Grades K-8 (63911) 820 Academy Road Holly, MI 48442 kildeej@hollyacademy.org 248.634.5554 Fax 248.634.5564   Laurus Academy Chartered by Bay Mills Community College Dr. Raul Calderon Grades K-8 (63918) 24590 Lahser Road Southfield, MI 54.rcalderon@heritageacademies.com 248.799.8401 Fax 248.799.8404   Skill Center of Pontiac Chartered by Bay Mills Community College Damian Perry, Administrator Grades 9-12 (63920) 142 Auburn Avenue Pontiac, MI dperry@skillscenterofpontiac   .com248.322.1163 Fax 248.322.1164   Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Chartered by Grand Valley State University Cafer Cengiz, Director Grades 5-10 (63924) 99 E. Woodward Heights Boulevard Hazel Park, MI  48030 cengiz@mmsaonline.org 248.808.6914 Fax 248.808.6934    Pontiac Academy for Excellence Chartered by Saginaw Valley State University Dr. Jacqueline Cassell, CAO/Superintendent Grades K-12 (63906) 196 Oakland Avenue cassellj@pontiacacademy.org Pontiac, MI 48343 248.745.9420 Fax 248.745.9485 2008-09 Budget   Taylor International Academy Chartered by Central Michigan University Fred Borowski, Administrator Grades K-6 (63925) 26555 Franklin Road Southfield, MI  48034 fborowski@taylorinternationalacademy.com 248.354.1500 Fax 248.354.1501   Walton Charter Academy Chartered by Northern Michigan University Amy Ebling, Principal Grades K-8 (63913) 744 East Walton Blvd. Pontiac, MI 48340 26.aebling@heritageacademies.com 248.371.9300 Fax 248.371.1642   Woodmont Academy Chartered by Bay Mills Community College Dr. Marion Godine, Principal Grades K-8 (63919) 25175 Code Road Southfield, MI 48033 mgodine@woodmontk8staff.org 248.352.1805 Fax 248.352.1810