WayPoint...where students discover success!

Vision & Mission

Vision
WayPoint Academy is West Michigan’s Premier Career Prep Academy!

Mission “Our students… Career Ready!”

Create a culture that embraces learning, producing world-class graduates who are ready to embark upon tomorrow's challenges

Use the freedom of our unique charter to adopt innovative teaching methods while being fully accountable for student performance that reflects workplace standards and expectations

Partner with local businesses, industries, service providers and colleges to familiarize students with state-of-the-art technology and career related skills

Develop skilled and talented students prepared to enter the job market to meet the growing demands of employers

Awarded & Recognized

2008 U.S. Department & Michigan Department of Education NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL for improved student performance & achievement

Home of the 2008 Greater Jaycees "Young Educator of the Year" award winner

Michigan School Report Card grade = B; making AYP for repeated years

Recognized as a Top 20 School by the Michigan Association of Public School Academies

What People are Saying

Students
Drew R. - "I like WayPoint for all the support you get from the staff and teachers."

J. Hernandez - "WayPoint prepared me for success by giving me challenges and encouraging me to work hard and think about my future. The assignments have prepared me for college because it's not just busy work; the teachers want to make sure you know the material."

Kyle K. - "The structure, discipline and teacher's interest in my future has made me interested in planning my future."

Elizabeth B. - "Without Waypoint, I just wouldn't be on my way. It was so worth driving from Zeeland every day; my teachers spent time with me and the Academy gave me opportunities I didn't have in my other school."

Parents
Patrice H. » "I like the Academy because the teachers are supportive and always willing to help."

Paula K. - "Without the Academy, my son wouldn't have the great job he has today. The Academy looks at what's best for each student."

Emma F. - "WayPoint helps prepare students for success by exposing them to outside learning opportunities and focusing on the students discovering the kind of job they may want in the future."

Molly M. - "I am so proud of my daughter! She's never done this good anywhere. I am so grateful for her teachers and for the school. Bless you all."

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AUTHORIZER & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2008-2009 Board of Directors

President....................................................William Seyferth (President - Eagle CNC Precision)
Vice President.............................................B. C. Thompson (Director - Goodwill/GoodTemps)
Secretary....................................................Brianna Scott (Drake & Scott, LLC attorneys at law)
Treasurer....................................................Stephen Olsen (Owner - Northern Machine Tool)
Trustee.......................................................Bruce Essex (Owner - Port City Group)
Trustee.......................................................Jim Fisher (President - Shoreline Recycling)
Trustee.......................................................Amy Heisser (HR Director - Howmet/Alcoa)
Trustee.......................................................H. John Workman (Owner - Eagle Group)

Board meetings are normally held on the 4th Monday of each month, beginning at 4pm at the Academy. Please contact Carol Chaney, Admn. Ass't to Supt. if you require any special accommodations.

Grand Valley State University serves as the Academy's Authorizer, granting us an initial charter in 2000 for 10 years.

The Academy does not contract with any Management Company for oversight services.

WayPoint Highlights

Tuition FREE
Offer Grades 5 - 12
Class sizes average 14-20 students
Full-time Career Services program
Only West Michigan school offering a Student Credit Union in partnership with Family Financial Credit Union (reinforcing our focus on financial literacy for students!)
Advanced Placement classes, 100+ Michigan Virtual High School classes, credit recovery classes, college classes through Dual Enrollment & Career Tech Center classes offered
Internships & apprenticeships offered in partnership with area business, industry and service providers for qualifying students
Summer programs offered for students of all ages
Highly qualified and certified teachers dedicated to student success
Strong Michigan Merit Curriculum offered with additional emphasis on Michigan Employability Skills & S.C.A.N.S. skills curricula

2900 E Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI, 49442 | P. 231-777-4WPA (4972) | F. 231-767-8488