Organization Name: Western International High School
Organization Overview: Western International High School is the most culturally diverse comprehensive school within Detroit Public Schools. The district’s third-ranking high school behind Renaissance and Cass Tech, Western affords students the opportunity to choose from several academic programs that will prepare them for their specific career paths.
Students can choose from the STEM Academy for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics/Manufacturing; International Business Academy; Fine and Performing Arts Academy; and 9th Grade Ambassador Academy, while also learning self-management skills, learning/study skills, and social skills. Western also offers general high school courses such as Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, Literacy, English Literature, Psychology, U.S History, World History and more. The international academic curriculum falls in line with the Common Core Standards and offers 13 advanced placement courses.
The $28.3 million Western International High School renovation in 2011 included a new athletic complex with a swimming pool addition and an exercise facility. The existing pool was filled in and the space was converted into the visual and performing arts wing which includes a black box theater, two dance studios, language laboratories, and art classrooms in addition to a cultural center to serve as a community marketplace. A new building security entrance was added to incorporate state-of-the-art security technologies, enhance student safety, and foster a greater connection between the community and administrative offices.
Una comunidad 12/7: Mediante el programa de Revitalización del Vecindario Sudoeste se brindan
todos los servicios y esfuerzos de revitalización para todos los alumnos y las familias del DPS, la
clave fundamental para formar una “comunidad 12/7”.
¡Los graduados del 2014 ganaron una beca por $27!
Western International High School es la escuela integral con más diversidad cultural dentro de
las Escuelas Públicas de Detroit. Situada en tercer lugar luego de las escuelas Renaissance y
Cass Tech, Western les brinda a los alumnos la oportunidad para elegir dentro de los diversos
programas académicos, que los va a preparar para sus diferentes futuros académicos.
Los alumnos pueden elegir entre la Academia de Ciencia STEM, Tecnología, Ingeniería y
Matemáticas/fabricación; Comercio Internacional, Artes Escénicas, Embajador, en donde los
alumnos del primer año aprenden a organizarse, estudiar y socializar. Western también ofrece
diferentes cursos, dentro de los cuales hay un Programa de preparación para los alumnos
que están en el último año. El curriculum académico internacional cumple con los Estándares
Escenciales Comunes y ofrece un total de 13 cursos de ubicación avanzados.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: African-American,All,American,Central American,Hispanic,Latin American,Mexican,Multicultural
Street: 1500 Scotten
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48209
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 849-4758
Fax No: (313) 849-4695
Email: rodolfo.diaz@detroitk12.org
Organization Name: WORD - ESL
Organization Overview: The WORD~ESL program provides the students with a safe, welcoming environment where we teach the basic English language skills that they need to improve the quality of their lives and to become active, contributing members of our society.
Language: English,Spanish,Vietnamese
Cultures: All,Hispanic
Street: 2025 E. Fulton Street SE
City/Township: Grand Rapids
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 454-4874
Email: scresl@att.net
Organization Name: Yemeni-American Committee لجنة أمريكية اليمنية
Organization Overview: The Yemeni American Committee (YAC)
Is a nonprofit organization a 501(c)(3) that provides Social, Economic, Cultural and Educational services dedicated to the Community within the city of Dearborn and its surrounding areas.
The YAC understands that time is a crucial factor in many of our lives. Furthermore, our community is currently in need of an organized and well prepared organization to represent the needs of the community members.
The YAC is seeking members of the community to join in with our efforts in accomplishing a cohesive community. Our invitation to the community is a welcoming one to address the issues, needs, or ideas of any local residents.
Unfortunately, millions of Americans are experiencing challenging times in the economy. Simultaneously, many local organizations, domestic and nationwide, fall short in fairly representing members of their communities. Although many local organizations have good intentions; without the proper planning and preparation it is more likely that the organization will not accomplish its’ intended set objectives.
Prior to the assembly of the YAC, the founders of the YAC discussed the many issues, as well as opportunities, which encompasses our community. During those discussions, the founders of the YAC associated each issue under the following three categories; academics, economics, and culture. The three categories are inter-dependent and the many challenges on acquiring the associated qualities with each category depends on whether we clearly understand the value accompanying an educated community (i.e. Academics) who is familiar with how the economy functions (i.e. Economics) and are also familiar with the Arab culture and history (i.e. Culture).
Language: Arabic,English
Cultures: American,Yemeni
Street: 13939 Michigan Ave Suite D
City/Township: Dearborn
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48126
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 759-7401
Fax No: (313) 668-6000
Email: yemenac@yahoo.com
Website: http://yemenac.org/
