Residential Life Program
To Live, To Learn, To Grow

This is the heart of the boarding school promise: that some adult will become involved in the life of each child and will come to care about that childs growth and development, and that caring will make a difference in the students education.
Bill Poirot and Dusty Richards

The Grand River Academy Residential Life Curriculum is taught during weekly residence hall meetings and every weekend. It is designed to address in house issues among peers, educational concerns and community responsibility. Our community is well heeled with support and communication. We work to develop and refine life skills and at the same time encompass emotional, philosophical, social and intellectual aspects of life at GRA. The curriculum is one that encourages students to reach their full potential in nonacademic as well as academic pursuits. Our environment must recognize students’ individuality and contribute to each students’ personal growth and well being.

Our purpose is to educate and teach students respect (for themselves and others), integrity, and social skills. All members of the Academy create, develop and uphold a safe and supportive learning environment.