Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. AMPed is a full-time private school with students enrolled for the full academic year.

Students engage in a complete academic program that includes core subjects, interdisciplinary projects, and ongoing assessment. Learning is intentionally designed to occur across both on-campus and off-campus environments, with faculty oversight, clear expectations, and continuous progress monitoring.

AMPed serves students in kindergarten through ninth grade. Students are grouped into cohorts based on developmental readiness rather than age alone, moving through Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Middle School as they grow.

Yes. AMPed is accredited through the Middle States Association, and is the first school in Michigan on MSA’s Next Generation Accreditation pathway, a protocol built specifically for innovative school models. It evaluates a school against Middle States’ standards using evidence suited to how the school actually operates, rather than a traditional, seat-based framework.

AMPed is located at 29375 Halsted Rd in Farmington Hills, Michigan, in Oakland County, and serves families across Metro Detroit.

AMPed operates on a Flexible Learning Schedule designed to support depth, focus, and sustainability.

Students learn through a coordinated weekly cycle that includes:

• On-campus learning for direct instruction, collaboration, discussion, and project work
• Faculty-guided independent learning beyond campus, aligned to the same academic goals

This is not a split between “school days” and “off days.” It is a single, integrated learning experience designed across environments.

Students are assigned to one of two cohorts:

• Cohort A: Monday, Wednesday, and every other Friday on campus
• Cohort B: Tuesday, Thursday, and every other Friday on campus

On off-campus days, teachers define the work, set clear expectations, monitor progress, and provide ongoing feedback. The environment changes, but the accountability doesn’t.

This structure is also what gives families the flexibility to pursue competitive athletics, intensive arts training, or specialized therapies without pulling their child out of a serious academic program.

Students continue working within a structured, faculty-guided plan.

Off-campus learning includes:

• Project research, writing, and creation
• Skill development in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Reflection and revision
• Preparation for upcoming on-campus work

Teachers define expectations clearly, provide feedback and check-ins, and monitor progress continuously. Students are accountable for their work, and outcomes are assessed as part of their overall academic progress.

No.

AMPed is a teacher-led program. Families are not responsible for delivering instruction.

Parents may provide general support—similar to any school—but curriculum is designed by faculty, expectations are clearly outlined, and progress is monitored by teachers. Students develop independence over time, supported by structure and guidance.

Each week follows a consistent rhythm:

• On-campus days for instruction, collaboration, and project work
• Structured, faculty-guided independent learning beyond campus

This balance allows students to engage deeply during on-campus time while continuing meaningful work independently.

Teachers are actively involved in all parts of the learning process.

They design learning experiences, provide instruction and feedback, monitor progress across environments, and support students individually. Students are never working without guidance.

Cohorts at AMPed are capped at 12 students. This keeps class sizes small enough for teachers to know each student’s strengths and needs individually, and to adjust instruction accordingly.

Rigor at AMPed comes from:

• Mastery-based expectations, not seat time
• Application of knowledge, not just completion of assignments
• Ongoing feedback and revision, not one-time grading

Students are expected to think critically, communicate clearly, apply knowledge across disciplines, and produce meaningful, high-quality work. Assessment is continuous and based on demonstrated understanding.

Yes.

AMPed aligns learning to state academic standards while prioritizing depth, application, and interdisciplinary connections.

Standards provide a framework, while instruction ensures students understand, apply, and retain what they learn in meaningful ways.

Assessment is embedded throughout the learning process.

Students demonstrate learning through:

• Projects and performance tasks
• Writing and problem-solving work
• Presentations and discussions
• Portfolios that show growth over time

Traditional assessments such as quizzes or tests are used when appropriate, but they are not the only measure of learning. Faculty use multiple forms of evidence to guide instruction and advancement.

Students advance based on demonstrated growth, readiness, and mastery.

Advancement is not tied strictly to age or time spent on a subject. Students move forward when they show understanding, can apply learning in new contexts, and are ready for increased complexity.

Yes.

Students develop strong academic foundations, independent learning skills, and the ability to think critically and communicate clearly.

AMPed provides documentation of learning, transcripts, and support for transitions when needed.

Students who tend to do well at AMPed are:

• Curious and capable of independent work
• Ready for increased ownership of their learning
• Looking for a more engaging, personalized academic experience

Many families choose AMPed when their child needs a more responsive, challenging, or meaningful learning environment.

Yes.

Students are challenged through complex, open-ended work and are encouraged to explore topics in greater depth. When students demonstrate readiness, they move ahead—without being limited by grade-level pacing.

AMPed supports a wide range of learners through:

• Flexible pathways for demonstrating understanding
• Individualized pacing where appropriate
• Small learning environments with strong relationships

Support is built into how learning is designed, rather than added on afterward.

AMPed is intentionally designed to be a place where students feel known and respected.

This allows students to take intellectual risks, ask questions openly, and engage more deeply in their learning. Belonging directly supports confidence, focus, and academic growth.

Tuition covers:

• Full academic programming
• Instruction and faculty support across all learning environments
• Curriculum and project-based learning resources

A separate annual supply fee applies. There are no additional course fees throughout the year.

Yes.

AMPed offers need-based financial aid through a third-party evaluation process to ensure fairness and consistency.

No. AMPed has a need-blind admissions policy, meaning admission decisions are made independently of a family’s financial situation. Financial aid is available separately through the process described above, and applying for aid does not affect a family’s admission decision.

The admissions process is designed to ensure alignment and fit.

Steps typically include:

1. Inquiry or initial conversation
2. Tour or school visit
3. Student visit (if applicable)
4. Application and review

Mid-year enrollment may be possible depending on availability and fit.

When students enroll during the year, faculty support a thoughtful transition to ensure continuity with current learning.

The best next step is to schedule a conversation or visit.

This allows families to see the environment, ask detailed questions, and determine whether AMPed is the right fit.