Built on a Solid Foundation Experience Difference of Experience the “Henry Ford Academy: Elementary School’s teachers possess a gift so unique: an ability to nurture the mental and emotional side of each child. They reach each child individually. My children return home with a hunger to learn beyond academics and the tools Building your child’s future to become changers and leaders of their community and the world.” through strong academics,   - LaFawn Sanders, Parent Leader community, and creativity

“I’m thrilled to be a member of this nurturing and loving school community. Our high quality staff and dedicated parents develop our scholars, encouraging Creativity them to take risks and embrace their creativity.”   - Felicia Brimage, Principal College Career

Henry Ford Academy: Elementary School is developed and managed by Henry Ford Learning Institute (HFLI), a non-profit organization that empowers young innovators and lifelong learners. HFLI was launched in 2003 as a partnership between Ford Motor Company and The Henry Ford.

Like other Henry Ford Academies, our school draws on the strength of community partnerships to help students master Five Developmental Areas: Academic Skills & Content, Personal Development, Communication, Thinking & Learning, and Technology. 2015-2016 2015-2016

“Through our many community partnerships we are able to offer a range of exceptional after school enrichment programs that nurture our scholars. We are proud of the diversity and volume of programming 10225 Third St., Detroit MI 48202 that helps our scholars grow their academic, creative, artistic, athletic, and social skills.” www.hfaelementary.org - Abram Miller, Culture Intervention Specialist 313.826.1159 | [email protected] A Continuum of Creative It All Starts Here Creativity. College. Career. Education

Henry Ford Academy: Elementary School has OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROVIDES: a relentless focus on giving young students the A learning community that Caring adult role models building blocks they need for success in creativity, welcomes your child entering in an environment that is college and career: grades K-5. nurturing, safe and secure. A small school with small • The ability to read, write and do math at or An Inclusive family atmosphere classes that average 16 where parents are welcomed above grade level. students in grades K-1, as partners. and 21 in grades 2-5. • A firm foundation in art and design. Structured experiences in A college-going culture with the community, such as field Career • The desire and tools to work together in creative high expectations for all. trips and service learning ways to solve real human problems. A modern facility at the former projects. Doty Elementary School, with • An enduring love of learning. Access to a learning-focused and technology inside space latchkey program. to play outside. After school programs, The world is in need of creative problem solvers, Hands on project based - - including academic games, learning led by highly innovative thinkers who can produce new ideas and sports, art club, CDC performing qualified, certified teachers. come up with new solutions. arts, and swim instruction. A focus on developing Students who complete 5th grade at Henry Ford creative students who love Automatic enrollment at the learning and who can read, nearby Henry Ford Academy: Academy: Elementary School have the opportunity write and do math at or School for Creative Studies to automatically enroll in the 6th grade at Henry middle school when students above their grade level. Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies (HFA: SCS), Creativity complete 5th grade. Design Thinking as a process a public charter middle | high school serving grades that develops creativity and And so much more. 6 through 12. HFA: SCS is a Thompson Foundation leads to innovation. 90/90 School, committed to graduating at least 90 Multiple art and physical percent of its students and sending at least 90 percent education classes for all of those graduates on to college. every week. Both our elementary school and HFA: SCS are tuition-free schools in a continuum of creative education, governed by Public School Academies of Detroit, authorized by Grand Valley State University, College and located in Detroit’s Northend neighborhood.

One hundred percent of HFA: SCS graduates are accepted to 2 and 4-year colleges. More than $6.8 million in scholarships and grants have been awarded, including the coveted Gates Millennium Scholarship. Graduates attend the College for Creative Studies, Grand Valley State University, Michigan State University, and more.