Brookfield Academy - Laurel Campus in Waterford, MI

Pre K Description

SCHOOL AGE - INFANT/TODDLER - 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 Laurel Campus at Waterford opened its doors in 1964 as the first Montessori school in the state of Michigan. The area was called Drayton Plains at the time and the school was called Laurel Montessori. You can still see the laurel leaves in our school logo. What began as a small house was torn down in July of 1992 and a beautiful new building was erected for the Laurel families. Our new school building now called Brookfield Academy-Laurel at Waterford Campus opened for business on September 17 1992.
The Laurel Campus at Waterford Michigan offers three programs of education:
A Preprimary program for children 3 to 6 years old. This is offered as a full day program or a half-day program.
Two Elementary programs for children 6-9 years old and 9-12 years old.

Special Classes in music and Spanish are included in our preprimary curriculum as well as teacher-directed art and physical education. In the elementary programs art music Spanish computer and physical education are taught by specialists during the school day.
In addition to the special classes that are included in our programs we also offer optional enrichment programs for an additional fee. The soccer program has already begun and additional enrichment classes will be added during the winter months.
Children who need additional care before and/or after school sign up for Club Brookfield. This provides a time for your child to relax choose interesting activities and participate in games. Each week has a theme that is designed to target the childrens interests in Science nature sports arts and crafts and just plain fun.
Laurels educators are all trained in the Montessori Method of instruction a one year course of study in addition to their degree. Academic backgrounds vary among the faculty each person having been chosen for their attitude toward children and their personal educational philosophy. The majority of our teaching faculty has been with us for between 10 and 30 years.

Preprimary Program Directress:
Mrs. Kathy Ryan assisted by Terri Nowak
Mrs. Vanessa Polidan assisted by Myra Richardson
Lower Elementary: Ms. Margaret Singleton (Language Arts) and Mrs. Christy Kahle (Math)
Upper Elementary: Ms. Elise Raffin (Language Art) and Mrs. Christy Kahle (Math)
Spanish: Mrs. Tina Vasquez
Computer: Mrs. Saritha Kumar
Art: Mrs. Jema Manley
Music: Mr. Robert Patton
Physical Education: Mrs. Patricia Hollowell

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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Accept vouchers

No

Inspection URL

http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/brs_cdc/dt_lfl.asp?CDC_LIC_NBR=DC630256140

Special Needs

n/a

Operating hours

Monday to Friday 7 am - 6 pm.