McDowell Middle School Competitors

Located in Hazel Park, Michigan, the Hazel Park School District serves more than 2,200 students in our pre-Kindergarten through 26 years throughout 14 facilities -- an early childhood center, 3 elementary schools, one middle school, and one comprehensive high school, as well as an all levels alternative school, four virtual programs and two Center Schools for Disabilities. Hazel Park School District is one of 11 Promise Zone Schools in the state of Michigan which offers resident graduates a tuition-free path to an associate's degree. With more than 250 staff and 100 annual volunteers, we are bringing our mission to life. Our mission is to inspire and empower all students by preparing them for the future.

Merritt Academy strives to be a full service institution for the families it serves by being a referral source to outside social, emotional or psychological support programs. Merritt Academy develops strong personal relationships with parents through written communications, phone calls and parent/teacher conferences. Merritt Academy monitors attendance and make personal contacts with the home when this becomes an issue of concern. Merritt Academy offers after school tutorial and enrichment programs for students. Merritt Academy, through The Romine Group, LLC (T.R.G.), (its management company), will be part of a consortium of Public School Academies in Southeast Michigan that provides special educational services to students in need. Merritt Academy will offer a variety of after school sports activities and encourage older students to participate in at least one of their own choice. Merritt Academy serves a culturally diverse population with an anti-bias curriculum. Please note new school hours for 2013-2014. School begins at 7:45 and ends at 3:15. Merritt Academy's Preschool is now enrolling children ages 2.5 - 4 years of age.