About UsDove Academy provides a curriculum which is continuously updated and challenging for all students. Curriculum and instructional strategies are both age and individually appropriate so that developmentally sound practices are in place. The experiences and knowledge young children bring to school, combined with their natural curiosity, are the foundations for learning in the primary grades. The Dove Academy educational program is designed to help develop children's potentials. The emphasis is on learning experiences that help children make connections between existing knowledge, new skills and information. All subject area outcomes are clearly defined, but learning is linked across these subject area boundaries. Classroom experiences are designed to be mutually reinforcing. In this manner, children see the connections between skills learned and their importance in real life. The Dove Academy core curriculum is developed by the Academy's administration and instructional staff. Decision-making is guided by the Common Core State Standards and the Grade Level Content Expectations (where appropriate) set by the state of Michigan. Dove Academy made the transition to move our curriculum to Edify; this is a technology tool that has helped our Academy to better organize our curriculum while meeting common core standards and content appropriate GLCE's.
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Who We Are |
Dove Academy's K-8 curriculum consistently places it focus on developing basic college-readiness skills. Teachers understand they are building the foundation that will help their students develop their character and become proficient or advanced in reading, writing and math. The Academy’s PreK curriculum is based on the High Scope curriculum; it is supported by the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP). In addition to the educational program, Dove Academy is a No Excuses University.
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Our History |
In accordance with the No Excuses University reform model, the school has developed and implemented 6 Exceptional Systems: a Culture of Universal Achievement, Collaboration, Standards Alignment, Assessment, Data Management and Data-driven Interventions. The No Excuses University is a national network of schools. Research based strategies that support the school's Exceptional Systems will be described in the Action Plans.
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