Located on a beautiful, 19-acre campus on Detroit’s east side, the Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy provides an excellent education to students in grades K-8 in a clean, safe, nurturing environment. Highly-qualified, passionate faculty and staff create lessons that are challenging, relevant, and meaningful, 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. 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.
Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass has these wonderful programs and more:
Daily: 8:00am-3:45pm
6861 E. Nevada St.
Detroit, MI 48234
Mrs. Monica Thompson, Principal
P: (313) 314-1300
F: (313) 368-1208
E: Email Mrs. Thompson
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Cornerstone Athletic Code of Conduct
Uniform Vendor List
JDA Wellness Policy
2022-23 School Board Meeting Dates
Internet Policy
GVSU Goal Setting Document
2022-23 Assessment & Reporting Calendar
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.
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