Why an independent school?
Why Liggett?
What is the typical
Class size?
When should I apply for Admission to University Liggett School?
When can I tour the
School?
What is the goal of
the Admissions Process?
Define the coursework
of a Lower School student.
Are there opportunities
for Student Leadership?
Do Students wear a uniform?
Define the Role of the
Parent Community.
Where do University
Liggett School families live?
Is Financial Aid available?
Why an independent school?
There are many benefits to attending an independent school. Click here to read more about what the National Association of Independent Schools says about the value of an independent school education.
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Why Liggett?
The moment you enter University Liggett School and transfer care
of your children to dedicated faculty and staff the commitment
to your child becomes apparent. We provide a healthy and stimulating
learning environment where every student is truly known. To
that end, the Lower School at University Liggett School is
committed to providing the following for each and every student:
- Academic
Excellence in all Disciplines
- Nurturing of Social, Emotional and
Physical Development
- Recognition and Respect of the Individual
Child
- Communication and Collaboration – Cultivating
Global Citizenship
- Preparation along the Educational
Continuum – College
Graduates and Lifelong Learners
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What is the typical Class size?
Classes in the Lower School range between 16 and 18 students
with two teachers
per classroom in the PK. We care to provide
a classroom experience that recognizes different learning styles
and honors achievement that is both individualized and collaborative.
The low Student to Teacher ratio allows the classroom teacher
to
foster the strengths and passions of each child in their care.
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When
should I apply for Admission to University Liggett School?
We begin accepting applications in the Fall of the preceding
academic year. It is to your advantage to begin the process early
enough to insure a thorough and thoughtful opportunity for gathering
information and determining fit. Admission is on a rolling basis
and the process continues throughout the year until classes are
full and a wait pool is developed.
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When can I tour the School?
The Admissions Office (313) 884-4444 ext. 406 will happily schedule
individual tours at the family’s convenience Monday through
Friday. We appreciate the opportunity to engage in conversation
specific to your family’s
questions and respond attentively to your inquiry.
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What is the goal of the Admissions Process?
The goal of the admissions process is to insure the right fit
for the applicant and
prospective family. As we look for academically motivated students,
it is our intent to provide a thoughtful process and offer admission
to candidates that will benefit from and thrive in our learning
environment. In addition, we strive to thoroughly introduce you
to our philosophy, methodologies and Liggett experience.
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Define
the coursework of a Lower School student.
Students engage in a core curriculum of Language Arts, Mathematics,
Social Studies, Science and Foreign Language. They additionally
receive instruction in Art, Music (vocal and instrumental), Physical
Education, Library Science and Computers. ACTIV classrooms are
outfitted with state of the Art Promethean Systems. Project work
is inherent in the delivery model beginning in PK3 and continues
through the elementary grades. A Learning Lab offers enrichment
and support services to small groups of children.
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Are there opportunities for Student Leadership?
All 4th and 5th Grade Students are members of the Lower School
Student Council
which promotes civic responsibility, environmental stewardship
and school wide
ambassadorship. Presentations at weekly Lower School assemblies
provide
opportunity to demonstrate service to the School and Leadership
qualities.
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Do Students wear a uniform?
PK3 and PK4 children wear casual attire to school as they engage
in age appropriate experiential learning opportunities. Uniforms begin in the Kindergarten
year with boys wearing navy or khaki dress pants along with a
white oxford shirt, a white, navy or red polo shirt or turtleneck.
Girls have a choice between a plaid or navy jumper, navy or khaki
dress pants, navy or khaki skirt and skort and white, navy or
red polos or turtlenecks, or white blouses.
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Define the
Role of the Parent Community.
Parents are strongly encouraged to become partners in their child’s
education as
shared knowledge leads to a successful school experience. All
parents are members of the Parent Board and opportunities to volunteer within the
classroom and within the broader Liggett community are available. We warmly welcome parent
involvement to the extent that it is convenient and appropriate for each
family.
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Where do University Liggett School families
live?
University Liggett School is committed to a diverse student body
representing the
Southeastern region of Michigan and to that end enrolls students
from the entire
metropolitan area.
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Is Financial Aid available?
Consideration for financial assistance is on a case by case basis
for families of Full-
Day Kindergarten students on up. We are committed to providing
a Liggett education
to capable students and their families from all over the metropolitan
area. Our
financial aid program assists talented students who, for financial
reasons, could not
otherwise attend Liggett. All families are expected to contribute
a portion of the cost
of their child’s education and we pledge to fully discuss
the expectations and cost of
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