What is a Charter School?

Charter schools are tuition-free, independently-operated public schools governed by public citizens which make up the board of directors.

Public & Tuition-Free

Charter schools are independently operated public schools that do not charge tuition. They are governed by a board of directors made up of public citizens.

Flexibility & Innovation

Charter schools have the freedom to design classrooms that meet students’ needs. They can establish a unique mission, create a curriculum to support it, and hire faculty who best fit their vision.

Accountability

Each charter school operates under a contract with a charter school authorizer—typically a nonprofit organization, government agency, or university. This authorizer ensures the school meets high standards outlined in its charter. Our authorizer is Central Michigan University.

Open Enrollment & Lottery System

All students are welcome to apply. If applications exceed available spots, students are selected through a lottery system.

Nonprofit & Fully Compliant

Every charter school in Michigan is a tuition-free, nonprofit public school. They must follow all state and federal special education laws and are officially known as Public School Academies.

Authorizer and ESP Information

About Ivywood Classical Academy

Ivywood Classical Academy is a tuition-free public school academy that will educate students using the virtues-based, content-rich, classical education tradition.

Find Us

Phone Number

(269) 339-3308

Fax Number

(269) 339-3309

Hours

Monday—Thursday: 8:10AM–3:10PM
Early Release Days (Fridays): 8:10AM–1:10PM
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Hours

Monday—Thursday: 8:10AM–3:10PM

Early Release Days (Fridays): 8:10AM–1:10PM

Fax Number

(269) 339-3309

Visit our calendar to see all of our upcoming events, including the first day of school!

Calendar

Parents may start dropping students off at 7:50 am. Doors open at 8:00 am, and there are three drop off options:

Option 1: Drop off at 7:50, a staff member will supervise students outside of the building until the door open.

Option 2: Park and walk to the entrance from 8:00 - 8:10. Parents may escort their children to the front or side doors.

Option 3: Utilize the car loop from 7:50 - 8:09

Ivywood utilizes a staggered dismissal. All parents must park and enter through the main entrance. All designated pick-up people must present their ICA identification barcode which will be scanned by an ICA employee prior to gaining entrance to the building. Students are dismissed directly from classrooms.