Those of you anxiously waiting for info on the new school will not have to wait much longer. Later this month there should be enrollment & curriculum details rolled out, according to Jason Pater, and David Angerer, the new Principal of Grand River Prep.
There is a website that will soon have more info, www.grandriverprep.com -there is not much on there right now, but watch there or call/e-mail them with more questions: 616.776.2792 or email grcharterhigh@gmail.com
I, along with several other parents at Excel, had the opportunity to sit down with Jason & David in a "focus" group setting, and ask questions and get a preliminary look at what Grand River will look like inside. Some of the things discussed that will be part of the school, included school uniform, AP classes, sports, arts, community service, extra curriculars, graduation requirements & student guidance/mentor in place all 4 years for each individual child. This school is going to be a high academic standard school, but not exclusive to just the high achiever-type kid. There will also be programs in place for special ed., and tutoring & help for those regular ed. kids who need it to be successful. David and Jason believe most students that have gone through charter school in the elementary/middle school setting, will be equipped to handle Grand River Prep. They are striving to create a system that continues what National Heritage began, featuring curriculum & culture that compliments and continues the students' educational experience.
So many good things coming, you can be confident that Grand River will be the best high school in the Grand Rapids area. I will post more as it becomes available later this month (May)! Thanks!
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