Lighthouse Academy- Waalkes

Lighthouse Academy - Waalkes is partnered with the Kent County Juvenile Detention Center and provides a whole-child approach to education for young adults inside the facilities.

Students may choose to continue their enrollment at Lighthouse Academy upon release through Lighthouse Academy - South Virtual Program, a divergent program set up to meet the flexibility and demands of a non-traditional learner.

Lighthouse Academy - Waalkes

1501 Cedar St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Karen Conover
Office Manager

Office Hours:

8:00am - 4:00pm

School Hours:

8:30am - 4:00pm

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September 29, 2023
New Staff Highlight 9.29.23

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November 2
End of Trimester 1
End of Trimester 1
Date: Nov 2
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November 22 - November 26
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
Date: Nov 22 - Nov 26
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February 5 - March 22
WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
Date: Feb 5 - Mar 22
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April 8 - April 26
College Entrance: SAT w/ Essay
College Entrance: SAT w/ Essay
Date: Apr 8 - Apr 26
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April 8 - April 26
PSAT 8/9 & 10
PSAT 8/9 & 10
Date: Apr 8 - Apr 26
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April 8 - May 3
M-STEP Grade 3 (ELA Only)
M-STEP Grade 3 (ELA Only)
Date: Apr 8 - May 3
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Lighthouse Academy Waalkes has the privilege of providing education to students who are residing within the facility. Our purpose is to eliminate gaps in our student’s educational process. The students earn credit toward a high school diploma which can be transferred to their local high school.

Printable School Calendar

2023-2024 Important Dates

 

Annual Education Report

2020-2021 Annual Education Report

 

Parent and Student Handbook

2023-2024 Parent and Student Handbook