Horizon International Schools

Founded in 1952, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School serves more than 400 students in preschool through grade eight. The school s academic curriculum includes English, language arts, math, science, social studies, Spanish, art, music, computer applications, and religious and physical education. It also organizes a variety of athletic activities that includes football, basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, cheerleading, and track and field. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School maintains a gymnasium, library, playground, cafeteria, computer laboratory and classrooms. Its library provides a range of course-related study and leisure reading materials. Additionally, the school offers special education programs and related services to students with special needs. Located in Grand Rapids, Mich., it employs over 25 staff members.

The Excel Charter Academy, founded in 1995, offers learning options to students in grades five through eight. The academy conducts reading, language and math skills development classes. It provides various sports activities, such as basketball, soccer, cross-country and volleyball. The Excel Charter Academy offers several extracurricular activities, including band, orchestra and choir. The academy has an yearbook committee and drama team. It is a recipient of the Summit Award for Innovative Programming from the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. The Excel Charter Academy participates in several community events and programs. The academy is a part of National Heritage Academies.

Catholic Central High School, founded in 1906 and located in Grand Rapids, Mich., offers classes to students in grades nine through 12. It offers a wide range of subjects, such as French, English, religion, creative writing, media studies, literature, mathematics, science, industrial and information technology, social studies and American history, business studies, health, and fine and performing arts and physical education. Its sports activities include football, soccer, basketball, golf, tennis, swimming and diving, skiing, bowling, wrestling, gymnastics, rugby, lacrosse, softball, and track and field. The school offers various clubs, such as language, arts, debate, earth, band, quiz, and science Olympiad and peer ministry, and a choir. The school also provides counseling sessions, health care, meal and transportation services to students. It has a parent-teacher association and a student council that assists in various school activities and programs.