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school-age children who are residents of Michigan. Nine of the schools are
located in the city of Detroit while one is located in Oak Park, a community
which borders Detroit on the northwest side.
"Public school academies" in Michigan are often called charter schools.
Charter schools provide parents with options and the right to choose where
and how their children will receive a public education. This fundamental right
lets parents decide which school or educational setting works best for their
children.
Just like any public school or school district in Michigan, a public school
academy provides a free education. There is no tuition and the school is open
to all students who are eligible for the grade or age ranges offered by the
school. A charter school may not discriminate in its pupil admissions policies
or practices on the basis of intellectual or athletic ability, measures of
achievement or aptitude, status as a handicapped person, or any other basis
that would be illegal if used by a school district.
When there are more student applicants than the number of spaces available,
the school must hold a random lottery. Most charter schools, including those
that participate in the MetroConnect Network project, have long waiting lists.
This is because they are so popular with parents. As you might imagine, many
parents, but especially low income and minority parents, are willing to wait for
the educational option that they believe will provide the best learning
environment for their children.
To learn more about the schools that participate in the MetroConnect Network
project, browse the links contained on this page.
To learn more about charter schools in general, be sure to check out the
"Links" section of our website.
Preparatory Academy
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