Kalamazoo Human Resource Management Association

Established in 1998, the Oakland Academy is a tuition-free, nonprofit public charter school that provides a range of educational and extracurricular programs for students in kindergarten through grade six. Its academic curriculum includes classes in various subjects, such as language, mathematics, science, civics, computer education and ethics. The Oakland Academy also administers art, music and health education programs. It organizes a variety of parent-teacher conferences, as well as field trips. Additionally, the academy offers food services to students. It is managed by the Foundation for Behavioral Resources and is authorized by the Grand Valley State University. The Oakland Academy is located in Portage, Mich.

Haverhill Elementary School enrolls students in prekindergarten through grade five and provides several intellectual, physical, emotional and social development opportunities. The school s academic curriculum includes various subjects, such as language arts, English, mathematics, social studies and science. It also provides instruction in music, art, physical education and media skills. The school offers Title I, accelerated reader and summer library programs. It involves students in a range of extracurricular activities, such as science fairs, student assemblies, talent shows, PowerPoint projects, student council, winter concerts and field trips. The school has a parent-teacher organization that conducts several events, including Box Tops for Education, book fairs and ice cream socials. Haverhill Elementary School is located in Portage, Mich., and is a part of Portage Public Schools.