Pontiac Academy for Excellence

Pontiac Academy for Excellence (PAE) is a K-12 public charter school located in Pontiac, Michigan. Pontiac Academy for Excellence was established in 2000. The school is located at 196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Pontiac, Michigan 48343.^[1]

Pontiac Academy for Excellence (PAE) opened its doors in the fall of 2000 as a K-5 charter school in northwest Pontiac, MI with 241 students. P.A.E. has now grown to our goal of becoming a K-12 school and serve over 1100 students from the Pontiac and greater Oakland County area.

P.A.E. offers a variety of support services from reading and math specialists, specialists, Spanish language and special needs education, as well as a variety of extra-curricular activities including art, music, dance, and sports. P.A.E. offers a full day kindergarten program along with after-school assistance programs and summer school. Technology is integrated throughout the building, including three computer labs and a portable laptop lab.

P.A.E. also has a diversified student and staff population consisting of African American, Hispanic, Caucasian, Native American and Asian students. Many students are non-English or limited English speaking. P.A.E. offers support for English Language Learners though a coordinated program.

Additional information

Mascot – Eagles

School Colors – burgundy and gold

School Sports - Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Track, Band

Notable alumni

Laura Bonds - Author "Forgotten Soul"

References

↑ "Pontiac Academy For Excellence: Contact". Retrieved 4 November 2015.

External links

School website

Coordinates: 42°38′41″N 83°17′54″W / 42.64466°N 83.29847°W / 42.64466; -83.29847

Pontiac, Michigan

Education: Primary and secondary schools	School District of the City of Pontiac Pontiac High School Pontiac Central High School (defunct) Pontiac Northern High School (defunct) Notre Dame Preparatory Pontiac Academy for Excellence

Landmarks	Silverdome The Crofoot Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic

Transportation	Pontiac Transportation Center Oakland County International Airport (in Waterford Township)

Media	The Oakland Press

This list is incomplete. The airport was owned by the City of Pontiac until 1967

High schools in Oakland County, Michigan

Public high schools

Regular public schools

Closed or merged	Andover Dondero Clarence M. Kimball Lahser Pontiac Central Pontiac Northern Waterford

Alternative public schools

Harbor High School
International Academy
Niles Community High School
Southfield University High School Academy
Waterford Durant

Charter schools

Pontiac Academy for Excellence

Independent

Secular private

Religious

This list is incomplete.
Clarenceville High School and Northville High School serve portions of Oakland County but are in Wayne County.
Fenton High School and Grand Blanc High School serve portions of Oakland County but are in Genesee County.

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