JOY PREPARATORY ACADEMY
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Grades PreK-8
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15055 Dexter 
Detroit, MI
​313.340.0023
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WELCOME TO JOY
​PREPARATORY ACADEMY


Built with YOUR family's needs in mind, Joy Preparatory Academy provides solid academics, before and after school activities, tutoring,  clubs and much more.

Your child will thrive in our safe and nurturing family atmosphere, where we know and care for every student.
    
At Joy Preparatory Academy we build diversified learning in a respectful culture. 

We are a school that believes that at the core of every truly educated citizen there lies a foundation of integrity, wisdom and courage. Here, our staff is passionate, experienced, and innovative in ensuring that every learner receives the one-on-one attention needed to facilitate educational success. 

We, at Joy Preparatory Academy, hold high expectations for our staff, parents, and students. We educate from the heart to guarantee that our students have the skills needed to employ themselves as life-long learners. We will continue to strive to educate the whole child, thereby empowering our school and community. Come to the school where “Every Student has JOY!”
Open Enrollment for 2019-2020

Joy Preparatory Academy is accepting enrollment applications for 2019-2020, grades K-8, March 1- March 31, at 15055 Dexter Ave, Detroit, 313.340.0023. If necessary, a public lottery will take place on April 8, 2019 at 12:00 pm at the academy. The academy will be open for enrollment opportunities the following dates/times: March 19, 2019 from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm and March 23, 2019 from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm.

We offer before and after school  transportation!

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Click Here to download the 2018-2019 Bus Schedule.


IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS 

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TITLE IX NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Joy Preparatory Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:  Adasina Philyaw, School Leader, 15055 Dexter Ave., 313.340.0023, adasina.philyaw@leonagroup.com

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School features:

  • ​Before & After-School Care
  • After School Sports
  • Full-day kindergarten
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily
  • School uniforms
  • Computer lab
  • Magnificent, historically
    registered campus
  • New playground equipment
  • Skillman Foundation school
  • Bus Transportation!
  • NCLB Michigan Highly Qualified Teachers
  • Student Council
  • Monthly Educational Clubs
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  • Home
  • Quality School
    • Mission, Vision & Values
    • Quality Education >
      • 2018-2019 Pacing Guides
      • Curriculum
      • School Improvement
      • Technology
    • Clubs & Activities >
      • Athletic Programs
      • Breakout Clubs
      • Elementary Soccer
      • Track
      • Student Advisory Council
    • Parent Involvement >
      • Parent Teacher Organization
    • Video Gallery
    • Photo Gallery
  • Kindergarten Info
  • Enroll
  • Resources
    • Student/Parent Resources
    • Bus Schedule
    • Food Service >
      • Menu
    • Policies >
      • Anti-Bullying
      • Attendance
      • Emergency Drill Logs
      • Dress Code
      • Water Testing Results
    • Parent Resource Page >
      • PowerSchool Access
    • Schedule
    • School Closing Information
    • School Supply Lists
    • Tutoring
    • Teacher and Staff Resources
    • Links for Students
  • Classroom Pages
    • Lunch Coordinators
    • Elementary >
      • Mrs. Maurer, Director/Teacher >
        • Mrs. Holmes, Associate Teacher
      • Ms. Anderson, Pre-K >
        • Ms. Owens, Associate Teacher
      • Ms. Johnson, Kindergarten >
        • Ms. Marshall, Kindergarten Assistant
      • Mrs. Phillips, Kindergarten >
        • Ms. Howard, Kindergarten Assistant
      • Ms. Days, 1st Grade
      • Ms. Jones, 1st Grade
      • Mrs. Sullivan, 2nd Grade
      • Ms. Willis, 2nd Grade
      • Ms. Scott, 3rd Grade
      • Mrs. Fails, 3rd Grade
    • Middle School >
      • Mrs. Basurto, Middle School Math
      • Ms. Bowen, Middle School Science
    • Specials >
      • Ms. Rickes, Physical Education
      • Mrs. Banks, STEAM
    • Support Staff >
      • Mrs. Taylor, Data & Intervention
      • Mr. Cullen, School Social Worker
      • Ms. Davis, Special Education
      • Mrs. Van Blarcum, Special Education
      • Mr. Pratt, Behavior Interventionist
      • Mr. Pippin, Literacy Coach
  • News & Events
    • Announcements
    • Calendar
    • School Events >
      • End of the year activities
      • Henry Ford Musuem
      • Scholastic Book Fair
      • Celebrity Readers
      • Holiday Celebration
      • Black History Month
      • Harvest Festival
  • About Us
    • Board of Directors >
      • FOIA Procedures & Policies
      • Transparency Reporting
      • Contracts
    • School Leader & Staff
    • Dashboard
    • Now Hiring!
    • The Leona Group
    • Region >
      • Careers