Brookfield Academy’s mission is to provide students with the tools that they need, both academic and social, to succeed at the next level of their education.  Students who graduate from Brookfield are prepared for the best middle schools and high schools, possessing the work habits and the confidence they need in order to do well.  Brookfield employs Montessori methodology, a proven system which addresses each child’s individuality.  Sequential steps in academic growth are carefully tested before moving ahead in any subject, allowing each student to progress at their own rate.

 

The Brookfield Academy West Bloomfield Campus, built in August 1977was founded by its owners and a group of dedicated parents who insisted on the benefits of a sound, early and individualized educational program for their children founded.  Now, 32 years later, our parents are still insisting on that same education.  We believe that children are born with tremendous potential and we believe this potential is realized through the right kind of environment and experiences.  The right kind helps them develop a sense of responsibility and independence.  It develops good work habits.  It develops a fascination with the world and a desire to discover its secrets.  It develops a well-balanced integrated personality.

 

Since our doors opened in September 1977, we have strived to offer a broad, meaningful education that encompasses the mind, culture, emotions, social expertise and practical skills.  Our student’s academic success is achieved through an individualized, non-graded academic curriculum.  Instruction in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, Spanish language, computer science, social studies, history, and geography is presented individually or in small groups.  Our students’ engage in wonderful field trips including experiencing what space is like from an astronaut’s point of view by attending “Space Camp” in Alabama for a week. 

 

Above all, we shall continue to be a singularly exceptional school that provides children with the foundation for their success in life for another 32 years!

 

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

Preprimary (Children’s House) classes are offered for 2 five days a week programs.  Our half-day programs allow children to experience the Montessori Children’s House program for the morning or afternoon.  Our full day program offers the child to experience the school day from the morning until the afternoon.

 

Elementary classes are offered for children ages six to eleven years of age.  Half-day programs are not offered.

 

Specialty Classes are offered during the school day for our students.  Our Preprimary (Children’s House) children will receive instruction in Physical Education, Spanish Class, Music Class, with art instruction within their classroom.  Our elementary students receive instruction in Physical Education, Spanish Class, Music Class, Computer Science and Art Class.   The year our Special Class schedule is as follows:

 

Monday:  Computer Science, Spanish, Physical Education

Tuesday: Music

Wednesday: Spanish and Physical Education

Thursday:  Music

Friday:  Art

 

Collectively, our students may participate in Enrichment Classes that are offered after school.  Drama, Math Olympiad, Spelling Bees, Spanish Instruction (different than classes offered during the day), Mad Science, soccer, Glee Club, and Band which is offered to upper elementary students before school.  Our whole school participates in two musical concerts performed in the evening in December and April.

 

TEACHERS:

Mrs. Young Hee Abramson:  Preprimary (Children’s House) Directress

Miss Shahin Daneshvar:  Preprimary Associate Teacher

Miss Jackie:  Preprimary Directress

Miss Vicky:  Preprimary Associate Teacher

Miss Jema:  Preprimary Associate Teacher and Art Instructor

Ms. Kelly Gumm:  Lower Elementary Math/Science Instructor

Miss Kristin Peterson:  Lower Elementary Language Arts Instructor

Miss Andrea Bentley:  Upper Elementary Language Arts Instructor

Miss Lara Bolz:  Upper Elementary Teacher

Miss Vera:  Club Associate Teacher

Miss Amy: Club Director

Mr. Jim Cronk:  Computer Science Instructor

Mr. Michael Mette:  Physical Education Instructor

Miss Cecelia:  Spanish Instructor

Mrs. Gabrielle Johnson:  Music and Band Instructor

 

OFFICE:

Ms. Denise Calvert:  Business Manager

Mrs. Kelly Randazzo:  Principal

 

The merits of our program are best viewed in person. We invite you to visit our campus to learn more about a Brookfield Academy education for your child.  Drop by anytime during our Walk-in Wednesday parent tours from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or contact us to schedule a personal school visit. 

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