Grosse Ile Schools - Grosse Ile, Michigan
The Grosse Ile School District is consistently rated among the best in the State of Michigan.
Broad offerings and small class sizing provides excellent core learning opportunities at all levels, supplemented by strong extracurricular Programs in Athletics and the Arts.
Numerous pre-K schools on the Island prepare children to participate successfully in GI District schools.
The entire community contributes to the quality of education a child will receive on Grosse Ile.
Grosse Ile High School: Among the Best in America
Grosse Ile High School was judged among the Best High Schools in America in 2013 by Newsweek magazine.
This is the third consecutive year that Grosse Ile High School has placed in the top 1000 High Schools nationally.
With a 96+ percent graduation rate (Top Ten in Michigan) and 93+ percent college matriculation rate as strong contributors, Grosse Ile High School was the only Downriver-area School recognized. It placed among the top 5 high schools in Wayne County and the very best in southeastern Michigan.
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Grosse Ile Schools
Parke Lane Elementary School
Grades: K to 2
School Improvement Goals, 2011-2012
- All students:
- Will improve their ability to comprehend information from a variety of reading selections;
- Will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing across the curriculum;
- Will be able to apply a procedure of problem solving strategies for academic and life problems.
Parke Lane Elementary School's mission is to help all children become life-long learners and reach their potential in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Meridian Elementary School
Grades: 3-5
School Improvement Goals, 2011-2012
- All students:
- Will improve their ability to comprehend information from a variety of reading selections;
- Will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing across the curriculum;
- Will be able to apply a procedure or problem-solving strategies for academic and life problems.
Meridian Elementary School Community is committed to meet individual student needs while providing a safe and caring learning environment. All students will have the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to become self directed, lifelong learners, in an ever-changing global society.
Grosse Ile Middle School
Grades: 6-8
School Improvement Goals for 2011-2012
- As a professional learning community:
- We will work toward the goal of making our efforts published and transparent. Realizing this goal will lead to greater understanding and communication in the learning community among teachers, students and parents.
- We will guarantee our curriculum. Our curriculum will mirror the grade level content expectations set by the state of Michigan. Our curriculum will serve as an excellent foundation for future success.
- We will advance the notion and give every students the opportunity and training to show that "Caring is cool."
In partnership with home and community, Grosse Ile Middle School will provide quality educational experiences which enable all students to learn and to assume successful adult roles in an ever-changing world.
Grosse Ile High School
Points of Pride
- This year GIHS celebrates 100 years of excellence!
- GIHS serves about 675 students in a safe, orderly, and successful school
- Michigan Merit Exam: Third highest district scores in Michigan!
- ACT scores are among top MI districts and improving in every subject
- Students taking more AP tests than ever (298 tests taken in 2011)
- Many online course and dual enrollment opportunities
- Graduation rate: 96%
- 10 AP courses; 3 world languages (Spanish, French, German)
- Access to 26 Vocational and Technical programs through DCTC
- 96% of graduates go to college; 46 students to "Top 100" universities
- 2011 seniors awarded 195 scholarships worth 2.1 million
- GIHS hosts foreign exchange students from around the world
- 28 varsity sports
- 24 state championships; 681 letters in 2011
- Award winning Student Council
- Award winning Yearbook
- Top rated band, glee, and theater programs (Division 1 ratings)
- 21 different clubs and extracurricular programs
Pre-School Education
Grosse Ile is home to multiple pre-schools, each with a unique character and menu of educational opportunities for your children.
They help to form the foundation for the educational excellence of Grosse Ile, and include:
- Island Kiddie Kampus
- Island PreSchool Co-op
- Building Blocks Learning Center
- Children's Place Montessori School
