Why KWoods?

 
 

Why should you choose KWoods?

Kensington Woods provides students a safe, small, personal education where they get the individualized attention they deserve. Teachers care about their students and develop strong relationships with their students. Class sizes are small and students accept each other for who they are. Students have voice and choice in the school and have the ability to develop clubs and classes or propose changes to make their learning experience better.

Kensington Woods offers students a variety of opportunities. Kensington Woods offers a dynamic and innovative art and music programs, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) subject-area integration, athletics, after school and in school clubs and activities as well as engaging curriculum where students develop their passions across the curriculum.

Kensington Woods prepares students to be successful after high school. We prepare students for whatever their path may be after high school, preparing students for post-secondary success. Students get a chance to experience college, trades and other post-high school options through field trips and in school presentations. 100% of our graduates are accepted into college before graduation - it's a graduation requirement, making sure they understand the process. When ready, students can enroll in our Early College program and earn an Associate degree, Technical Certificate or get a head start on their post-secondary education while still in high school, tuition-free. Students experience high expectations during their time at Kensington Woods, preparing them for what's beyond.

Kensington Woods engages students in their learning. We create real-life learning experiences that engage students. Student engage in projects, integrate different subjects areas and are asked to think deeply and critically about the content.

Kensington Woods is a tuition-free, public charter school.

 

Unique Qualities of Kensington Woods

  • Small, personal and safe learning environment

  • Post-secondary preparation curriculum with high expectations

  • Students feel they belong at Kensington Woods and support and respect one another

  • Middle school program designed around the developmental needs of middle school students

  • Small class sizes with accessible and supportive faculty. All teachers stay after school to work with students at least one time per week.

  • Classes that are integrated across subject areas, creating engaging, relevant & challenging learning experiences, including STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) classes.

  • Dynamic art program that includes a wide variety of media and experiences

  • Diverse music program that includes choral, instrumental and percussion classes.

  • Early Middle College program, fully paid for by Kensington Woods where students can earn a professional certificate or Associate degree while still in high school!

  • College dual enrollment & AP classes. In many situations, all or a portion of dual enrollment classes are paid for by the school.

  • Mastery Learning philosophy where students have the opportunity to revise work and retake tests with support of teachers

  • Character education

  • Safe and orderly environment

  • Academic planning & college advising

  • Extracurriculars and athletics

  • 6-12th grades

  • No hassle transfer system

  • Fully accredited, state funded & tuition-free charter school

Kensington Woods serves students from Livingston, Oakland and Washtenaw counties and their surrounding areas, including Howell, Brighton, Pinckney, Hamburg, Hartland, Fowlerville, Whitmore Lake, Ann Arbor, South Lyon, Milford and beyond.

Experience Kensington Woods for yourself

Personal Tour

See the school in person by setting up your personal tour of the building! To set up a tour, call 517-545-0828, email info@kwoods.org or fill out the form above.

Shadow Days

Spend the day at Kensington Woods and experience first hand the small, personal, creative learning environment Kensington Woods students benefit from!

Shadows accompany a current KWoods student in their grade for the day, attending classes and meeting teachers and other students. To RSVP, call 517-545-0828, email info@kwoods.org or fill out the form above.

Open House

Join us at an Open House, where you can meet tour the school, meet with teachers, students and parents and view student projects!

Interested in learning more about Kensington Woods?

Contact us now for more information or to schedule your personal tour! Just fill out the form above, email info@kwoods.org or call 517-545-0828!