Bloomfield Hills Schools Summer Camps Offer Continued Learning
In fact, through summer camps, students experience a myriad of educational opportunities combined with plenty of hands-on fun outdoors. At Bloomfield Hills Schools, the district offers a wide variety of summer camps beginning in June that keep children fulfilled all summer long, says Mark White, the Bloomfield Hills Schools Athletics, Recreation & Community Services program supervisor. With three main activity camps including Sports and Adventure, Huck Finn, and Bloomfield Summer Fun, children from pre-kindergarten through seventh grade can do it all. Summer camps allows students to have the opportunity to learn new concepts while strengthening what they already know. Life on a working farmAt Bowers School Farm Camp, hands-on farm activities and informal STEM education with fun are integrated.
metroparent.comImmersive Kindergarten Experiences at Bloomfield Hills Schools
With a focus on education for the whole child, kindergarten at Bloomfield Hills Schools is the foundation for a satisfying learning experience throughout the elementary years. While the preschool and kindergarten experiences are rich with play, there is purpose and intentionality behind the play, says Kimberly Hempton, director of elementary education at Bloomfield Hills Schools. A point of pride in the Bloomfield Hills Schools is recognition and celebration of the classroom diversity that reflects the larger community. When children feel this excitement and confidence, they are ready to build on that foundation.Content brought to you by Bloomfield Hills Schools. Learn more about your childs kindergarten experience at Bloomfield Hills Schools, and get important registration dates at www.bloomfield.org/kindergarten.
metroparent.comCheck the list: Report ranks 25 best Michigan school districts
A new report ranks the best school districts in Michigan heading into the 2019-2020 school year. Niche released their 2020 best school rankings, looking at the top schools and top districts in every state. "The 2020 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more." Here are the top 25 school districts in Michigan, according to Niche:1.
Portrait of a Learner
The Portrait of a Learner is one of the pillars that unite Bloomfield Hills Schools in their effort to serve every learner, every day. The staff of Bloomfield Hills Schools continually challenge themselves to best meet the needs of students and this is what prompted the development of the Portrait of a Learner. The Portrait of a Learner is one of the pillars that unite us together in our effort to serve every learner, every day, says Kimberly Hempton, director of elementary education for Bloomfield Hills Schools. Guiding the learning processThe Portrait of a Learner applies to all learning environments across the district, but Hempton says it looks different at varying grade levels. In fact, all of the adults within the district strive to demonstrate the traits of the Portrait of a Learner.
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