Caniff Liberty Academy

Founded in 2002, Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a member of the National Heritage Academies and chartered by Grand Valley State University. It serves more than 650 students in kindergarten through grade eight. Detroit Merit Charter Academy promotes students intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth through various instructional techniques. The school teaches various subjects, including math, social studies, English, computer science, music and physical education. The school s extracurricular activities include basketball, cheerleading, scouts, soccer, safety patrol, music and band programs and student publication. Located in Detroit, Detroit Merit Charter Academy also offers membership to the National Junior Honor Society. The academy is recognized by Standard and Poorsfor academic excellence.

The Riverside Academy East is a charter school that is authorized by Global Educational Excellence and chartered by Central Michigan University. It provides educational and enrichment programs to students in kindergarten through grade five. The Riverside Academy East employs a staff of over 30 full-time, certified teachers, paraprofessionals, reading specialists, librarians, and art and music professionals. The academy organizes a variety of extracurricular activities, such as talent shows, art exhibitions, orientation days, storytelling competitions, grade level meetings and field trips. Established in 2003, the Riverside Academy East has an annual enrollment of more than 550 students and is located in Dearborn, Mich.