Bingham Arts Academy

As the academic school year comes to a close, Bingham Arts Academy, a charter school in Alpena, MI., would like to invite parents to enroll their children in the school for the 2010-2011 school year.

Enrollment is now open to all students residing in the respective school district. Bingham Arts Academy can accommodate students entering into kindergarten to 8th grade. It is imperative that parents submit enrollment applications for each student planning to enroll, as early as possible.

Bingham Arts Academy implements a thematic, interactive program that incorporates multiple learning styles. Mornings are dedicated to building solid skills in the core subject areas of reading, writing, math and science. While the afternoons are reserved for foreign language, music, physical education and a daily 90-minute block of Bingham Arts Academy’s Paragon curriculum.

The Paragon curriculum is interdisciplinary, engaging, discovery-based and multi-cultural. The hands-on approach of Paragon addresses the multiple intelligences and individual learning styles. This enhances students’ communication skills, analysis and self-expression.

Bingham Arts Academy also offers an emotionally and physically safe learning environment, access to computers and technology, committed and qualified teachers and staff and encourage parental involvement. Teachers will conduct regular goal setting conferences with individual children and their parents, to ensure the student’s success.

To pre-enroll, click here .

We are currently enrolling students for the 2010-11 school year. Enrollment is open to all returning students and new students.  Since capacity is limited, it is imperative that parents submit enrollment application forms as early as possible. ENROLL NOW!

 For more information regarding enrollment please call: (989) 358-2500.

Bingham Recognized by Department of Education for Academic Success

On October 10, 2008, the State of Michigan Department of Education recognized Bingham Arts Academy for “achieving a unique degree of academic success”. A recent review of 2007-08 MEAP test data has shown that Bingham Arts Academy has achieved “over 60% academic proficiency with populations made up of more than 50% free/reduced lunch students”.

“The success of the academy is attributed to the hard work and devotion of all staff members. The staff at Bingham Arts Academy believes that every child can learn if given the right support, environment and tools. We strive for academic excellence and continually modify programs to ensure that increasing student achievement is our primary goal”, stated Sarah Prevo, Chief Administrative Officer, Bingham Arts Academy.

The State of Michigan Department of Education was so impressed with Grand Blanc and Bingham’s extraordinary success; they expressed interest in replicating the academy’s education strategies in other public schools in the state.