New details! Detroit Public Schools open their doors to the community SATURDAY for All-Schools Open House

Posted on March 26, 2012

More than 100 schools open for information, tours from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Shuttle service will be provided; Every site will offer FREE healthy meals, receptions and giveaways; Select sites will offer immunizations, dental check-ups; Hard hat tours at sites of three NEW schools

On Saturday, March 31, all DPS schools operating in fall 2012, plus many DPS-authorized charters, will open their doors for an information day, opportunities to meet principals, staff and parent leaders, take tours, sample healthy nutrition offerings in the school cafeterias for free and more.

This unique All-Schools Open House will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Each school will be open to allow parents to see schools firsthand and meet key leaders as part of the Open Enrollment Period, which extends through April 16.

Shuttle buses will be available for free from six hubs, and some sites will offer free dental checkups and immunizations. The five-hour time block as well as the shuttle bus service will allow families to visit several schools on one day.

Activities will include classroom visits, free meals, instructional technology and lab demonstrations, teacher presentations, student performances, and business/community partner information. Live radio broadcasts will be held at several schools. And three brand new schools to open in the fall will offer sneak peek hard hat tours. (See full itinerary.)

Individual schools that are open for enrollment include those neighborhood schools showcased by Excellent Schools Detroit as among the best in the City, as well as new schools and college preparatory programs with curriculum focusing on science, medicine and performing arts. DPS also offers multilingual education programs, Public School League scholar-athlete programs and Parent Resource Centers.

Itinerary for March 31 All-Schools Open House

Shuttles:

Free shuttle buses will depart regularly each hour on the hour from:

  • Osborn High School, 11600 E. 7 Mile Rd.
  • Marcus Garvey Academy, 2301 Van Dyke
  • Priest, 7840 Wagner
  • Cody, 18445 Cathedral
  • DSA West- Langston Hughes Campus, 19501 Berg
  • Detroit International Academy, 9026 Woodward Avenue

Parents may await shuttles in the district’s Parent Resource Centers at the above schools, including the brand new Parent Resource Center at Detroit International Academy.

Immunizations:

Immunizations will be held at:

  • Marcus Garvey, 2301 Van Dyke
  • Osborn High School, 11600 E. 7 Mile Rd.

Dental check-ups:

Free dental check-ups will be offered by the Mobile Dentist at:

  • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Marcus Garvey, 2301 Van Dyke
  • 1:30 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. — Schulze, 10700 Santa Maria

Free meals:

There will be a special focus on the district’s healthy meals at every DPS school.

  • 10 a.m. to noon — Reception in school entryways with fresh cookies and water (first come, first-served)
  • Noon-2 p.m.—Free Healthy Meals reception in cafeterias at each school (first come, first-served). The menu offering is a turkey burger on whole wheat bun, romaine salad with tomatoes, fresh apple and beverage, including orange juice, milk or 8 oz water.

PSL spotlight:

Take a tour of the Detroit Public School League championship buses and learn more about all the sports offerings in the PSL through displays and from PSL representatives.

  • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Northwestern High School, 2200 W. Grand Blvd.

Hard Hat tours of THREE new schools opening this fall:

  • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Visit the NEW Munger PK – 8 School, 5525 Martin Street, the NEW Mackenzie PK – 8 School, 9275 Wyoming Street, and the NEW East English Village Preparatory Academy, 17200 Southampton Street.  Learn about the new schools and secure an application from East English Village Prep.
  • SNEAK PEEK tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Note:  Active construction ongoing! Must wear closed toe shoes and long pants to enter the building. No sleeveless shirts or tank tops. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.)

Live and promotional radio:

  • 10 .m.-2p.m. — 92.3 WMXD will be at Detroit International Academy, 9026 Woodward, for a live broadcast with giveaways.
  • 10 a.m.–noon  — 107.5 WGPR will be at Cody High, 18445 Cathedral, for a call-in broadcast and giveaways.
  • 10 a.m.– noon  — 105.9 WDMK will be at Marcus Garvey Academy, 2301 Van Dyke, for a call-in broadcast  and giveaways.
    All sites will bring the radio station’s promotional vehicles and talent.

About the DPS Advantage for the Fall:

Detroit Public Schools is creating Centers of Excellence in every school in every neighborhood. The district’s primary mission is educating students to perform at high academic levels. DPS offers educational advantages to students, including expanded time for reading and mathematics under a common core curriculum, pre-algebra for 7th graders, 9 different languages and robust ESL programs, Advanced Placement courses at every high school, Fine Arts programs with instrumental music, vocal music and dance, 3 new state-of-the-art school buildings opening this fall, along with millions of dollars in ongoing school building improvements, extended day opportunities, business partners for every school to help raise student achievement and safety and security enhancements. District-wide, DPS will create an Individualized Learning Plan for each student and academic blueprints for every parent, and will provide Netbooks for home usage to all students in grades 8-12.

For enrollment information, call (313) 240-4377 or visit detroitk12.org/enroll

Schools that should be open and participating in the March 31 event

All DPS schools opening for fall 2012:

  • Academy of the Americas
  • Ann Arbor Trail
  • Bagley
  • Bates
  • Beard
  • Beckham
  • Bennett
  • Blackwell
  • Bow
  • Breithaupt
  • Brewer
  • Brown
  • Bunche
  • Burton
  • Carleton
  • Carson
  • Carstens at Remus Robinson
  • Carver
  • Cass Tech
  • Chrysler
  • Clark
  • Clemente
  • Clippert
  • Cody Critical Thinkers
  • Cody Public Leadership
  • Cody Medicine and Health
  • Cody Inst of Technology
  • CMA
  • Cooke
  • Crockett CTC
  • Davis
  • Davison
  • Detroit Collegiate Prep
  • DIA
  • Detroit Lions
  • DSA
  • Dixon
  • Dossin
  • Douglass
  • Drew
  • Durfee
  • Earhart
  • East English Village Prep new building
  • Edison
  • Ellington
  • Emerson
  • Fisher Lower
  • Fisher Upper
  • FLICS
  • Gardner
  • Garvey
  • Golightly Ed Center
  • Golightly CTC
  • Gompers
  • Greenfield Union
  • Harms
  • Henderson-Jemison
  • Al Holmes
  • Hutchinson @ Howe
  • JR King
  • Martin Luther King HS
  • Keidan
  • Ludington (at Hughes site)
  • Mackenzie new building
  • Mann
  • Mark Twain
  • Marquette
  • Thurgood Marshall
  • Mason (at Farwell site)
  • Moses Field
  • Munger new building
  • Neinas
  • Nichols
  • Noble
  • NWHS
  • Oakman
  • Osborn Mathematics
  • Osborn College Prep
  • Osborn Evergreen
  • Palmer Park
  • Pasteur
  • Priest
  • Pulaski
  • Randolph CTC
  • Renaissance
  • Paul Robeson Malcolm X
  • Sampson-Webber
  • Schulze
  • Spain
  • Thirkell
  • Turning Point
  • Vernor
  • Wayne
  • West Side Academy
  • Western International
  • White
  • Wilkins
  • Wright
  • Coleman Young

DPS-authorized charters to be open:

  • New Paradigm Loving
  • New Paradigm Glazer
  • EMAN Hamilton
  • Covenant House East
  • Covenant House Central
  • Covenant House Southwest
  • Aisha Shule
  • Ross-Hill
  • Both new charters: Rutherford and MacDowell

Gregory Kelser-Winning Futures basketball camp open to DPS sixth-ninth grade students

Posted on May 22, 2012

Current sixth-ninth graders in Detroit Public Schools should apply now for the Gregory Kelser “Shoot For Your Goals” Basketball Camp June 18-22 at Cass Technical High School, 2421 Second Ave., Detroit.
This free camp, set to run for five days from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., is being sponsored by the DPS Foundation in conjunction with the Sodexo Powerlink Partnership, which handles facilities for the school district.
Students must attend all five days of the camp – featuring daily basketball activities, mentoring, goal setting and life skills — and parents are responsible for transportation.
Camp participants will be selected by the Gregory Kelser Basketball Camp in partnership with Winning Futures and will be based upon application responses to essay questions, transportation commitment and administrator comments. Students will be notified if they have been accepted.
Kelser, the Detroit Pistons’ basketball television analyst for Fox Sports Detroit, is a graduate of Detroit Henry Ford High School, a former Pistons’ top draft pick and 1979 NCAA champion and All-American at Michigan State University.
Click on this link for the camp application. Greg Kelser Winning Futures Basketball Camp application

Over 1,000 Students Attend Construction Science Expo to Experience Construction/Engineering Careers

Posted on May 22, 2012

The Michigan Design & Construction Coalition, Black Caucus Foundation of Detroit, Michigan Department of Transportation and Detroit Public Schools hosted the 2nd Annual Construction Science Expo at Randolph Career and Technical Center on May 22, 2012.

The goal behind the event was to promote a drug-free educational experience and highlight construction/engineering careers as an option for students once they graduate from high school.

Students in grades 7-12, who have signed a drug-free pledge, attended the event to engage in hands-on masonry, carpentry and electrical work, and were able to operate heavy construction equipment.

The students rotated through various skilled trade sessions including electronics, HVAC, carpentry, masonry and plumbing.

Students also viewed displays and demonstrations of engineering excellence, and performed skits that highlight a drug-free theme.

 Construction Science Expo Coalition Members

  • American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan
  • American Society of Civil Engineers Michigan Chapter
  • Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan
  • Michigan Concrete Association
  • Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
  • Michigan Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education Trust Funds
  • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324  

Construction Science Expo Sponsors

  • Michigan Department of Transportation
  • The Black Caucus Foundation
  • Michigan Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education Trust Funds
  • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324
  • Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association
  • Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan
  • Michigan Concrete Association
  • American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan
  • American Society of Civil Engineers Michigan Chapter

DPS and major arts organizations announce groundbreaking partnerships to transform the Detroit School of Arts into top arts school

Posted on May 21, 2012

Detroit Public Schools and representatives of some of the area’s leading arts organizations on Monday announced a groundbreaking partnership intended to transform the Detroit School of Arts into America’s top public arts school through a new collaborative governance with prestigious arts and education institutions.

A new governing council for DSA, which is expected to lead to significant joint ventures and unprecedented opportunities for DSA students, include representatives from the Detroit Arts Corridor Organization, the University of Michigan School of Education and Hudson-Webber Foundation.  Partners include the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Sphinx Organization, Mosaic Youth Theater, and University Musical Society.

This is the first governing council named as part of a broader initiative by DPS to have highly qualified and committed citizens and parents serving on new councils of an initial cohort of 10 DPS Self-Governing Schools where decisions about hiring, curriculum and budgets will all be made at the school level.

“We recognize that schools require consistency and stability for school improvements to truly take root and that a “one-size fits all” model to educating over 60,000 students does not make sense,” DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts said. “By shifting authority to make vital decisions to the school level, DPS offers schools both the ability to maintain consistency in their programs and the ability to make decisions that best serve the needs of their particular students.”

“The goal is to help Detroit School of Arts become the highest performing arts-infused high school in America,” Roberts said.

The newly-named governing council members are:

  • Ms. Katy Locker, Program Director, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Detroit
  • Dr. James Kelly, Founding President and CEO of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and former co-director of Strategic Management of Human Capital
  • Dr. Lester Monts, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Senior Counselor to the President for the Arts, Diversity and Undergraduate Affairs, and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Music, University of Michigan
  • Dr. Elizabeth Birr Moje, Acting Dean, Associate Dean for Research, and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, School of Education, University of Michigan
  • Mr. Stuart Frankel, Owner and Founder, Stuart Frankel Development Company; and Chair of the Detroit Arts Corridor Organization
  • Dr. Glenda Price, President Emeritus, Marygrove College; Dr. Price serves as Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan trustee, Detroit Institute of Arts director, Detroit Symphony Orchestra secretary, Focus: HOPE chair, The Center for Michigan director, and Michigan Colleges Foundation trustee Continue reading »

PSL IN THE PARK: Western vs. King, CMA vs. Ford set for baseball championship doubleheader Wednesday at Comerica Park

Posted on May 19, 2012

Western International High will be gunning for its fifth consecutive Detroit Public School League boys’ baseball championship Wednesday at 7 p.m. when it faces King High in the second game of a PSL championship doubleheader at Comerica Park.

Be there for “PSL In The Park” when Coach Juan Sanchez’s Cowboys and Coach Norm Taylor’s Crusaders battle for the Mega Division city championship.

The action gets started at 5 p.m. with the East-West Division city championship game between CMA High’s Pharaohs, coached by Ray Stephen, and Henry Ford High’s Trojans, coached by Kenneth Jackson.

In the semifinals Friday, Western defeated Cass Tech 13-7 and King nipped Renaissance 2-1 to advance to the Mega Division finals. The West Division won against the East in the semifinals as CMA shut out Finney 8-0 and Ford advanced past Osborn 14-6.

Last year’s PSL championship game produced the first perfect game in the history of Comerica Park as Western’s Todd Phelps shut down Renaissance. This year’s championship doubleheader holds promise for more action-packed suspense.

The entire school district will be represented in what has become an annual occasion for league-wide pride as the PSL All-City boys’ baseball and girls’ softball teams will be introduced during an on-field ceremony between games.

Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased the day of the game at the Comerica Park box office. Gates open at 4 p.m. Bring the whole family. Come watch our Proud Strong Learners swinging PSL-style in the park!

Contact:
Chuck Johnson
Sports Information Director
Detroit Public Schools
chuck.johnson@detroitk12.org
313-870-5863

Renaissance eight-time consecutive PSL girls’ softball champs after 6-4 victory against Cass Tech

Posted on May 19, 2012

Renaissance High won its eighth consecutive Detroit Public School League girls’ softball championship Friday with a 6-4 victory against Cass Tech at the University of Detroit Mercy.

A sun-soaked crowd at Buysse Ballpark saw Coach Garrard Taylor’s Lady Phoenix (21-5 overall, 11-0 league) score twice in the first inning and never look back in capturing their 13th PSL championship in last 15 years.

“We have a tradition,” Taylor told the Detroit News. “There was a lot of maroon and white in the stands and that’s from former players, players coming up, fans and parents. So we have the nucleus of a winning tradition and everybody believes that we can win the championship every year.”

Coach Julie Schneider’s Lady Technicians (11-5 overall, 10-1 league) trailed 6-1 entering the seventh inning and mounted a rally that fell just short. With the potential tying runs on base, Renaissance pitcher Kayla Banks closed the door by getting the last of her 16 strikeouts.

“We did it the hard way, but we did it,” Taylor said. “Sometimes you don’t play well and you get out here and you still have to win the game and that’s what we did. That’s what champions do.”

Contact:
Chuck Johnson
Sports Information Director
Detroit Public Schools
chuck.johnson@detroitk12.org
313-870-5863

Teacher Interview Schedule for Fall 2012

Posted on May 19, 2012

All interviews will be by appointment and scheduled.

Teacher Interview Schedule fall 2012

Compuware Hosts End-of-the-Year Celebration for Marcus Garvey Students

Posted on May 18, 2012

Compuware Corporation, an official Detroit Public Schools Volunteer Business Corps partner, held an End-of-the-Year Celebration for Marcus Garvey students on May 18, 2012 at the Compuware Headquarters.

All middle school students from Marcus Garvey Academy attended the event. City Year volunteers gave a “Power Greet” to students as they arrived to the building with songs and dancing.

Students then heard from Compuware executives, including Denise Starr, Chief Administrative Officer, and engaged in fun activities such as a “Body Pride” rap sing-along, technology exercise, photos with Detroit Lions player Don Carey, mascots Roary, Paws, and Ronald McDonald.

WDIV Local 4 News Anchor Rhonda Walker delivered the keynote address on “What It Takes to be An All-Star” by giving students advice on how to be successful and make smart choices.

“This is a very special relationship that Compuware has with Marcus Garvey,” Walker said to the students. “You are very fortunate to have such a large corporation care this much about your school. It is not normal for a business to invest this much time into a local school, but they do it because they want you to succeed.”

Walker urged the students to make good decisions now and to carry those good habits into adulthood.

“Make the decision to make good choices now,” she said. “Having a successful life is not hard if you make good decisions. And one of the best choices you can make this early in your life is to go to college.”

“A college degree is one of the most important tools that you’ll need to become successful, and no one can take that away from you,” Walker added. “That should be your priority, and it actually starts now with staying focused on your goals and getting the best grades possible.”

DPS classrooms showcase global perspectives during a school’s Around the World in a Day event

Posted on May 18, 2012

At schools like Priest Elementary-Middle and Davison Elementary, classrooms each adopted a county for the district’s “Adopt a Country/ Region Program.” During the recent day-long, “Around the World in a Day” event at Davison, children displayed their knowledge of their adopted countries’ products, currency, customs and dress. The school, which runs a micro-society program year-long, instructed students to choose to operate businesses this year from other countries across the world. One classroom that studied Mexico made Mexican dolls and clothing. In the classroom that studied Italy, students sold bread and olive oil. Students and visiting guests on Friday walked through “customs,” received a passport and were guided by “airport security” before being taken to their countries of choice where they exchanged American currency to purchase products of the region. Judges are choosing the best projects that will be elevated to the district competition.

About DPS’ Adopt a Country/Region Program

Fostering a global perspective and teaching students how to look at the world with empathy and an open mind are crucial 21st Century skills that DPS students need to develop to succeed in the global market. Educating for global citizenship is not just about teaching geography; it is an opportunity to develop important skills and values. Understanding global citizenship teaches students to respect differences of opinion, overcome stereotypes, think critically and empathize with others – skills that will allow them to become well-rounded individuals. Learning about other cultures also provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on the cultural diversity that makes up America and to examine America’s place in the world.

The DPS Department of Multilingual-Multicultural Education (DMME) is promoting the recognition, understanding and appreciation of diversity through various planned activities, consistent with the district’s policy on Multilingual-Multicultural Education.

Acknowledging the importance of preparing students to become “citizens of the world,” the DMME initiated the first-ever districtwide year-long Adopt a Country/Region Program in September 2011. Teams of dedicated teachers from around the district worked with the department to develop the cultural heritage units, and finally monitor and ensure the integrity and educational value of the program. The district invited all schools to actively participate in this year-long project, and 46 accepted to participate.

The project required a committee of DPS lead educators to design standard-based, developmentally appropriate Cultural Heritage Units for each grade level (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) to guide teachers to raise awareness among students on the importance of appreciating similarities and accepting differences through hands-on experiences and community involvement. Students learn about global citizenship by:

  • Working together as a class or school to select a country/region
  • Engaging in research and discussion about geographic, economic, environmental and cultural topics and becoming the people of that location
  •    Presenting what they learn to the community

Each principal designated a Multicultural Coordinator and established a Multicultural Committee, developed a Plan of Action, selected meeting dates and times, and coordinated/monitored multicultural activities.

Teachers were encouraged to review materials and select aspects to meet the needs, abilities and interests of their students. Each classroom adopted a country/region and decorated the main door, room, and/or hallway in accordance with their adopted country/region. The teacher provided heritage integration content instruction and activities and assisted in organizing the “Around the World in a Day” event from March to May, 2012, which is  the culminating activity that takes place at the schools participating in the “Adopt a Country/ Region “ school-based program.

During the “Around the World in a Day” event, students displayed a number of aspects of the culture of their selected country. The events include showcases of food, art, traditional dance, and music, such as the adopted country’s national anthem, as well as traditional sports. Students present the information they learn about the selected country. In some classrooms, they invite individuals from the community who are natives from the country of their choice to speak to the class, or present traditional music and dance. Additionally, they create a multi-media virtual tour of the country using programs, such as PowerPoint, Prezi, or Vimeo.

Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix Provides Professional Development Series for DPS Teachers

Posted on May 17, 2012

In the weeks leading up to the Grand Prix, June 1-3 on Belle Isle, participating DPS classes are incorporating motorsports education programs into their curriculum

The Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix is partnering with PNC Bank to host a professional development series for DPS teachers.

Approximately 40 DPS teachers participated in Professional Development programs on May 14 and May 17 at the Detroit Children’s Museum.

Teachers were trained on the onsite Grand Prix activities and logistics that will take place at PNC Bank Free Prix Day at the Grand Prix on Friday, June 1, where DPS students will use the Raceway at Belle Isle Park street circuit to apply their learning to the fast-paced world of racing.

During the training, teachers were also provided with parent and educator guides and supplies for pre-race educational activities.

Two mathematics and science programs are being incorporated in DPS classrooms centered on racing to support an innovative math and science curriculum.

The first program, called Fifth Gear, combines a mathematics and science curriculum to generate excitement among DPS fifth graders for careers in science, technology, engineering and math through real-world application in motorsports.

PNC is also working with race organizers to incorporate materials from the bank’s philanthropic program, Grow Up Great, a multi-year, $350 million initiative designed to improve early childhood education, particularly in underserved areas.

PNC Grow Up Great now reaches eight Detroit Public Schools and serves more than 200 pre-K students.

In addition to the Fifth Gear students, children involved in the Grow Up Great program will also participate in age-appropriate, structured race-themed activities at PNC Free Prix Day.

Helping to create the next generation of racing fans, the students will experience the excitement of world-class auto racing in the Motor City first hand as they watch all of the on-track action that day from the grandstands.

Students will also work with actual race teams and engineers competing in the Grand Prix and representatives from Plymouth-based Ilmor Engineering to experience hands-on activities that will build on what they’ve learned in their classrooms.

In all, over 600 DPS students are expected to visit Belle Isle on June 1.

 

Golightly Career and Tech Center holds plant sale Saturday and Sunday to benefit agriscience!

Posted on May 17, 2012

Golightly Career and Tech Center will hold a plant sale to benefit agriscience!

When:

Saturday, May 19 : 9am—3 pm
Sunday, May 20 : 12 PM—3 PM

Where:

the Belle Isle Greenhouses

perennials * annuals * herbs* heirloom tomatoes * organically grown vegetable transplants
geraniums * hanging baskets

Proceeds to benefit the Golightly Career and Technical Center agriscience program

For further Information 313.378.3841 or 313.331.7760

Plant Sale Volunteers receive discounts on purchases. Call today to learn more!

http://golightlyctcagriscience.webs.com/

Sponsored By: The Golightly Agriscience Advisory Board, a 501 c3 organization

2012 Golightly Career and Tech Center Plant Sale Flier

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