Mission - Cornerstone Schools

As Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught us, a Complete Life is a life of length (to live for a purpose born), breadth (to be a person for others), and height (to know God).

Our mission is built on three pillars that serve as the foundation for everything we do.

Academics

We offer a rigorous academic curriculum that prepares students for career and college. Learning takes place in a clean, safe and nurturing environment where our passionate faculty and staff help guide our students along every step of their educational journey.

Character

Our well-rounded education emphasizes character development and striving for excellence in all things. We focus on ten attributes that constitute excellent character and build them into our lessons throughout the year. This consistent and continual focus helps our students grow into outstanding learners, employees, family members, team members, entrepreneurs, visionaries and leaders.

Career

We expose students to career options from an early age to help them envision their future. We further inspire them with engaging opportunities such as high school internships, mentorships and learning experiences with top companies from Detroit and around the world. This is where goals and dreams blossom.

This foundation — this Cornerstone — works to develop the complete person, enabling our students to live rich, fulfilling lives.

Cornerstone Character Words

Kindness

Positively impacts the lives of others in times of need

Love

Gives of oneself so another may live a more abundant life

Patience

Manages the most difficult circumstances with grace

Peace

Models humility to resolve conflicts and establish healthy relationships

Self-Control

Responds appropriately with heart and mind in all situations

Citizenship

Brings to life our great country’s founding principles

Faithfulness

Demonstrates integrity by honoring one’s commitments

Gentleness

Nurtures the endless unique potential of every human

Goodness

Models the Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be treated

Gratitude

Demonstrates appreciation for the work and growth of others

Blog

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Communities: Cornerstone’s Comprehensive Wellness Program

Resources

Our Comprehensive Wellness Program is an innovative initiative designed to nurture good, healthy habits among our students and allow them to be role models and mentors for healthy living with their peers and families.

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Cornerstone First Detroit Schools Accepted to Verizon Innovative Learning Program

Resources

1,000 internet-connected devices provided to all Cornerstone middle school students and teachers

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Meet Our Team

School Libraries: A Labor Of Love At Cornerstone

Meet Our Team

Building Cornerstone libraries is a labor of love for our schools.

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