Washington-Parks Academy - Cornerstone Schools

About Washington-Parks Academy

Established in 2009, the Washington-Parks Academy is located in Redford Township, just south of the Detroit border and provides an excellent education to students in grades K-8 in a clean, safe, nurturing environment. 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. 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.

Washington-Parks has these wonderful programs and more:

School Hours

Before School Care: 7:00 a.m.
Breakfast: 7:15 a.m.
Classes Begin: 8:00 a.m.
Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.

Grades K-8

11685 Appleton St.
Redford, MI 48239

Heads of School

Ms. Christina Gaines, Principal (K-5)

Mr. Devon Graham, Principal (6-8)

P: (313) 592-6061
E: Email Mr. Graham

Email Ms. Gaines

Resources
WPA Dawn-To-Dusk Fall Program Registration
2024-25 School Calendar
WPA School Supplies List
2024-25 Assessment & Reporting Calendar
WPA Student Handbook
WPA Anti-Bullying Policy
Cornerstone Athletic Code of Conduct
WPA Athletics Page
Uniform Vendor List
WPA Uniform Policy
WPA Wellness Policy
2024-25 School Board Meeting Dates
Internet Policy
FERPA Directory Notification
FERPA Notification of Rights
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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
Our son has grown by leaps and bounds in his educational development because the teachers make every effort to challenge and encourage him.

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