Academics
Achieving New Learning Capabilities

Our college preparatory curriculum is rich in tradition, with college acceptance required for each student prior to graduation. 

Small classes are the hallmark of The Grand River Academy's education; with an average class size of seven, students have the opportunity to experience tremendous academic growth. 

The school day, lasting from 8:00 a.m. until 2:45 p.m., includes seven academic periods and a break for lunch. To help guarantee our students' academic success, study hours from 7:30 until 9:30 Sunday through Thursday evenings are mandatory. Most students study in their own dorm rooms under the guidance of the dorm master. Students who have not completed homework assignments and those who have trouble concentrating in their dorm rooms are assigned to a more structured study period, which is held in a classroom under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are encouraged to seek special help from their classroom teachers during this time period; this individual help quite often means the difference between success and failure in a subject.

Students who are experiencing difficulty in their classes are assigned formal help sessions during the evenings, in addition to Saturday mornings. Under the guidance of their regular classroom teachers, they are assisted in studying for upcoming tests or are given drills to further explain material they are having difficulty understanding.

The Resource Center is available as an aid to students in all disciplines. The Academy does assist students with learning differences in the Learning Center on a limited basis and networks with individual teachers to accommodate different learning styles.