Adams-Young Academy - Cornerstone Schools

About Adams-Young Elementary

Adams-Young Elementary (K-5)

Cornerstone Adams-Young Academy serves grades K-5 in the former John King Elementary School that we have fully renovated so that this historic building is once again serving Detroit students. Highly-qualified, passionate faculty and staff create challenging, relevant, and meaningful lessons, while caring for the whole child.

Cornerstone utilizes technology to ensure students are competitive, and have many opportunities to master material at their own pace. We provide an adaptable environment where teachers and staff can personally interact with students and support individualized learning. Building good character is infused in everything we do. We expose students to career options from an early age, so they may explore occupations that align with their purpose and passion. Academic achievement, excellent character, and career awareness provide our students with the tools they will need to pursue complete lives.

School Hours

7:00 am: Before School Care
7:45 am: Breakfast
8:15 am: Class Begins
3:15 pm: Dismissal
3:30 pm-5:30 pm: After School Homework Club and Dawn to Dusk activities

Grades K-5

13130 Grove St.
Detroit, MI 48235

Head of School

Mr. Keenan M. Penn, Sr.,  Principal

P: 313-395-8990
E: Email Mr. Penn

Keenan M Penn

Meet Your Principal

Keenan M. Penn, Sr. “Coach K”

As principal of Adams-Young Elementary, Coach K brings 14 years of experience and a leadership style rooted in community, discipline, and character. He creates a nurturing yet rigorous culture where every student is seen, supported, and empowered to succeed. Families and teachers alike describe him as a disciplined, thoughtful leader who inspires excellence, character, and future readiness in grades K–5.

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Your Child Belongs at Cornerstone

At Cornerstone Schools, our highly-qualified, passionate faculty and staff create challenging, relevant and meaningful lessons to help students live a complete life. Cornerstone uses technology to ensure students are competitive and have many opportunities to master material at their own pace. Building good character is infused in everything we do. We expose students to career options from an early age, so that they may explore occupations that align with their purpose and passions. Academic achievement, excellent character, and career awareness provide our students with the tools they will need to lead fulfilling lives.

Technology Driven
Strong parent and community engagement
Robust character and culture program at every grade level
Career curriculum introduces students to various jobs and business leaders as early as kindergarten
Parent Portal is accessible 24-7 to track student progress and grades
Diverse and comprehensive afterschool programs
Cornerstone is preparing me for my future. I am learning job skills, how to present myself, and building a good professional foundation, which I will need when I leave high school.

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