West Village Academy

Great Oaks Academy is an educational institution that conducts instructional programs in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as scouts, sports and special interest clubs. The academy supports before-school and after-school care programs, as well as organizes various field trips for students. Great Oaks Academy also conducts classes in art, music, physical education, technology and Spanish. Its core curriculum includes writing, reading, math, science and social studies. The academy is located in Warren, Mich.

HistoryOn September 1, 1880, Fr. Aegidius Smulders purchased four acres of land on which to build a church and school. The first frame church and rectory were completed in 1881 and the first elementary school was completed in 1882. In 1896 a new church was begun and the old church was converted into more classrooms for the school.SpecialtiesMission Statement: Holy Redeemer Grade School is an urban Catholic grade school, fully accredited by the Michigan Non-Public School Accrediting Association. We offer an alternative educational setting which will enhance the spiritual life of its students as well as their academic pursuits. As a Catholic School, Holy Redeemer recognizes and strives to fulfill the needs of the whole student: spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical. It endeavors to prepare students to grow into mature, productive and compassionate citizens of our Church and our world.

Akiva Hebrew Day School offers Jewish and secular education to students in nursery through grade 12. Its academic curriculum includes mathematics, science, language arts and social studies. The school additionally offers classes in information technology and economics. Akiva Hebrew Day School has a library media center that stocks various books, magazines and reference materials and provides Internet access. In addition, it has a parent-teacher association and offers a range of distance learning programs. The school is located in Southfield, Mich., and has several clubs and organizations, including a student council and the National Honors Society.