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Ann Arbor Public Schools: Exceptional

The Ann Arbor Public Schools has embarked on a new campaign to share the truly exceptional qualities of our district.  Real staff, students, and opportunities are featured in these spotlights.  We welcome you to explore what makes Ann Arbor Public Schools "Exceptional."

Through a combination of traditional and independent teaching and learning opportunities, including instructor-driven and online coursework, Ann Arbor Public Schools' Choices A 2.0 program invites eligible AAPS high school students - as well as high school-age students living within district boundaries - to explore new ways to engage, reach higher and achieve. Our innovative Choices A 2.0 teaching tools and resources motivate and compel new ways to learn in the classroom, online and in the community. Choices A 2.0 - because exceptional education is not an option.

World-class education in every classroom: Thanks to a 120-mile, countywide fiber network, Ann Arbor Public School students enjoy high-speed wireless Internet, video streaming and distance learning in every classroom. By combining this advanced technology with a rigorous curriculum - including many popular, proven computer-aided learning programs - our highly qualified teachers challenge students across all grade levels to excel and succeed.

AAPS Alumni Administrators, Boasting 109 Years of Combined Service - Assistant Principal Kevin Hudson, Pioneer High; Principals Che Carter, Pattengill Elementary; Kathy Scarnecchia, Mitchell Elementary; Dr. Christopher B. Curtis, Slauson Middle; Patricia Manley, Thurston Elementary; and Terra Webster, Logan Elementary. As celebrated alumni-turned Principals, these former AAPS students have translated their person educational achievements into ongoing academic inspiration for more than 4,400 elementary, middle and high school students - nearly 27% of our total student body of 16,528 - attending 6 of the district's 32 schools. Their stories - as well as those of other AAPS alumni - are proof positive that exceptional education can pave the way to a successful, rewarding future in Ann Arbor or wherever their career paths may lead.
Logan Elementary School | Mitchell Elementary SchoolPattengill Elementary School | Pioneer High School | Slauson Middle School | Thurston Elementary School

Ashley Park, Ann Arbor Pioneer Class of 2009; With an award-winning reputation for music and theatre programming, Ann Arbor Public Schools is proud to be represented in the University of Michigan Musical Theatre department by freshman Ashley Park, one of just ten girls enrolling in 2009 from over 300 female applicants. She joins two other recent AAPS alumni hand-selected for the prestigious 80-student program. By nurturing young talent, and balancing creative self-expression with rigorous academic curricula, Ann Arbor Public Schools inspires and challenges students to take center stage - in school <i>and</i> in life.
Pioneer High School

Skyline 9th Grade Science Students, Class of 2013; With a winning combination of innovation and inspiration, Ann Arbor Public School students continue to earn academic accolades for their achievements in science thanks to a caring group of highly trained, enthusiastic teacher-mentors. From capturing the 2009 Sally Ride Science TOYchallenge Grand Prize and winning seven of the top ten (and 47 out of 67 total) awards at the 2009 Southeastern Michigan Science Fair - to scores of lesser-known but equally well-deserved honors across all grade levels - our students demonstrate the synergy between science and imagination.
Skyline High School

Members, Huron Girl's Swim Team; These are just a few of the more than 2,500 student athletes from Ann Arbor high schools who compete in 34 varsity team sports each year. The Huron, Pioneer and Skyline swim teams are among the nation's best, boasting numerous state and national titles. Educators, parents and students alike recognize the importance of sports in education and appreciate its impact on the development of valuable life skills for the future. Cooperation, teamwork and excellence equal success in the pool AND in the world.
Huron High School Athletics

Clague Middle School students Maadhuri Srinvasan, Olivia Chapman, Marya Cooney, Lorenzo Johnson, Claire Fendrick and Abby Calef - Class of 2015; With more than 74 different languages spoken in Ann Arbor Public Schools - more than 25 at Clague alone - students are exposed to an enriching an culturally diverse learning environment filled with opportunities and similarities that make up our unique student population. This academic and social interaction creates exceptional opportunities for these future citizens of the world to take pride in who they are and who they might become.
Clague Middle School

Matthew U, Forsythe Middle School, Class of 2014; With every classroom wired for Internet - and state-of-the-art computers available to staff members and students - Ann Arbor Public Schools is an academic leader in advanced technology, challenging today's students to become tomorrow's leaders with hands-on learning that yields meaningful results. Research suggests that technology in the classroom engages students, develops critical thinking skills, improves attendance, enhances learning, increases graduation rates and facilitates parental involvement - all key to student success in the classroom <i>and</i> in life.
Forsythe Middle School | Instructional Technology

Sarah Winter, Mitchell Elementary Teacher, Sinit Lijam, First Grader, Class of 2020; Fine Arts education in Ann Arbor Public Schools opens student minds through creativity and self-expression. The problem-solving activities inherant in art-making help develop cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills beginning at the elementary level. Each March, our young artists' efforts are celebrated as part of Youth Art Month when downtown storefronts become art galleries and local merchants host the annual Main Street Art Walk. Every April, student artwork is on display at the Ann Arbor District Library downtown and each May, the University of Michigan Slusser Art Gallery showcases this young talent.
Mitchell Elementary School | District Art Gallery

Casey Chung and Gwendolyn Comai, Dicken Elementary School, Class of 2020: Ann Arbor Public Schools recognizes that physical education is a critical component to a balanced curriculum. From preschool on, students take part in regular physical education classes where they receive a healthy dose of physical exercise and learn the value of cooperation and teamwork. Many go on to compete in one more sports available to students beginning at the elementary level and continuing through high school where more than 2,500 students participate in 34 varsity team sports.
Dicken Elementary School

Morgan Solomon and his daughter - Abbot Elementary School Custodian and Father: Custodian Morgan Solomon - a 23-year AAPS veteran - loves his job and it shows throughout Abbot Elementary School, where he has worked for four years. Morgan is one of nearly 3,000 proud, caring professionals dedicated to doing his best for Ann Arbor Public Schools, his coworkers and the students he serves.
Abbot Elementary School

Rick Weiler, 6th grade math teacher, Tappan Middle School: As one of Ann Arbor's more than 2,000 highly qualified educators, Ricks brings more than 20 years of elementary and middle school experience to the classroom where he inspires and challenges his students to test their critical thinking skills.
Tappan Middle School

Ruth Williams, Principal at Lawton Elementary School with Eric Shen, Veronica Woods and Brian Guo, Class of 2016. A professional educator for 42 years, and Principal at Lawton Elementary for 10, Ruth Williams prepares her staff and students for the future through leadership, energy and a passion for teaching and learning. She is just one of 3000 inspired and high qualified professionals who challenge Ann Arbor Public Schools to aim higher.
Lawton Elementary School

Ann Arbor Public Schools fleet maintenance technicians with Transportation Department Director Brad Mellor: Recognized as a "Top 10 Shop" for 2008 in the U.S. and Canada by School Bus Fleet magazine, and recipients of a perfect inspection rating and commendation by the Michigan State Police, Ann Arbor Public Schools' fleet maintenance crew keeps 125 school buses on the road, transporting 10,000 district students a combined 1.7 million miles annually. These are just 9 of nearly 3000 highly qualified staff dedicated to their profession and to AAPS students.
Transportation Department

Cindy Johengen, Teacher at Allen Elementary School: Beloved, creative, nurturing and challenging teacher who motivates her students to succeed! Cindy is just one of 3000 dedicated and highly qualified educators who inspire students to realize their indvidual aspirations.
Allen Elementary School
Cindy Johengen 30 second radio ad - 940kb

 Aspiring musicians...Bradie Connor, Pioneer/Community Class of 2011, and Kourtni Johnson, Community Class of 2009: Music education in Ann Arbor Public Schools opens student minds through creativity and self-expression. Our efforts, our students' achievements and music industry accolades are plentiful. Pioneer High School earned 2006 National GRAMMY® Signature School honors for having the best high school music program in the country. The GRAMMY Foundation consistently ranks Huron High School's music program in the Top 50 nationwide, and Community High School boasts an internationally acclaimed Jazz Band program. AAPS is a valued partner with the University Musicial Society.

Community High School | Huron High School | Pioneer High School
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Michael Johnson, 5th Grade Teacher, Thurston Elementary: As one of Ann Arbor's more than 2000 exceptional and highly qualified teachers, Michael brings enthusiasm and dedication to the classroom where he inspires, nurtures and empowers his students to realize their individual aspirations.
Thurston Elementary School

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Allen Elementary School | Forsythe Middle School


Joan Fitzgibbon 30 second ad - 940kb
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Helen Steinhauser, Girls Soccer and Basketball Team Captain, Class of 2009: Helen is just one of the more than 2500 student athletes from Ann Arbor High Schools who participate in team sports each year. AAPS offers extensive athletic programming for K-12 students and boasts many teams ranked statewide. Educators, parents and students alike recoginize the importance of sports in education and appreciate its impact on the development of valuable life skills for the future.
Huron High School Athletics
  
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