• Origin
• Foundation
• Mission
• Philosophy
• Principles
• Key Values
• Location

Origin of The Midland Academy of Advanced and Creative Studies

The Midland Academy became a vision after Michigan's first law on Charter Schools or Public School Academies was passed in December 1993. The new law allowed the creation of public schools with a specific focus and an independent governing body. All decisions reflect the personality of our school. Through the dedication of numerous volunteers, our vision became a reality. The Board of Trustees at Central Michigan University approved our charter in the spring of 1995.

Teamwork brought these impressive results. We had outstanding parents, educators and business leaders who devoted many hours to developing The Midland Academy of Advanced and Creative Studies. They accepted the challenge of developing a rigorous academic program with high standards.

Now a reality, this program for advanced and creative studies was founded to allow students with potential for high academic and personal achievement to have access to an environment that challenges them to reach their full potential. The curriculum and program are accelerated with increased depth and breadth. Parent participation, key values, proper etiquette and an appreciation of our Country's heritage are characteristics of The Midland Academy of Advanced and Creative Studies.

Foundation of The Midland Academy

The Midland Academy is founded on the idea that individual students, with their differing needs, should have access to education environments that challenge them to reach their full potential. The environment offered by The Midland Academy is appropriate for students with potential for extremely high academic and personal achievement.

The character of The Academy is expressed in its mission, philosophy and principles. Together, these statements guide the program, curriculum, key values and desired student achievements.

Mission

The mission of The Midland Academy is to provide a values-driven, rigorous academic learning environment that challenges each student to reach his/her full academic potential. The Academy prepares each student for a future as a productive, well-rounded person who enhances his/her community, working from a personal foundation of traditional values, self-discipline, accountability and responsible behavior.

Philosophy

We believe that parents are the primary teachers of their children. Therefore, the key to a sound education is close cooperation among parents, teachers, staff and students.

We believe that to fill the future needs of a technological society, students must complete a rigorous curriculum of core academic subjects.

We believe that the values of a civilization are conveyed through teaching and experience, understanding, appreciation of the arts and cultural diversity.

We believe that, to become effective contributing members of their families, communities and the world, students must build important life skills including self-discipline, accountability and respect for the rights, opinions and property of others.

We believe that learning is a lifelong process. Love of learning, critical thinking skills, a broad knowledge base and effective interpersonal skills will prepare students for a changing future.

Principles

The Academy expects the parent body, student body and staff to be in agreement with the following principles and to enthusiastically embrace them. These principles are the foundation for the design and execution of the curriculum and program.

1. The Midland Academy provides students with a rigorous academic foundation consistent with entry into institutions of higher learning.
2. The Midland Academy provides a curriculum, which places a strong emphasis on traditional academics, coupled with practical application.
3. Success in The Midland Academy requires strong academic achievement for a student of good academic quality. Students are challenged to reach full potential.
4. The Midland Academy provides a secure learning environment supported by required, active collaboration from staff, parents and students.
5. The Midland Academy requires a commitment between home and school. The parent-school partnership stems from defined responsibilities, communication, mutual respect and a common vision.
6. The Midland Academy curriculum and program support development of an ethical, productive, creative and critically thinking student.
7. The Midland Academy program enhances the learning environment by requiring good citizenship and personal accountability.
8. The Midland Academy instills and supports a strong system of Key Values.

Key Values

The Midland Academy attracts parents, students and staff who regard these Key Values as important and desirable to securing a students long-range success as an ethical, productive, critically thinking member of society. The Midland Academy program will actively promote these values.

1. We pursue academic excellence with alacrity.
2. We strive to achieve our individual potentials.
3. Each of us exhibits personal qualities of enthusiasm, motivation and perseverance.
4. We embrace learning as a self-directed and lifelong activity.
5. Each of us is responsible for his/her actions and decisions.
6. We interact cooperatively with others, resolving conflict through respect, negotiation, and compromise.
7. Our behavior is a credit to The Academy and an asset to the learning environment.
8. Each individual's word is his/her bond.
9. We show respect for individuals, beliefs, property and truth.

Location

Centrally located in Mapleton,  just north of Saginaw Road at 4653 Bailey Bridge Road, between Midland and Freeland, Michigan.  Stop by for a tour of our campus or call 989-496-2404 for more information.