TOP 10 Discipline through hands on learning in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Guidepost Montessori at Kentwood, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a primary school that offers a unique approach to education. Our hands-on curriculum and personalized learning environment empower each child to achieve independence, where curiosity thrives, independence grows, and academic excellence is a natural outcome. We want your child to believe in their capabilities and see themselves as capable individuals. We work closely with parents to design an education that helps each child build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to lead an independent and flourishing life. Our focus is on supporting each child in achieving their own independence, cultivating joy in learning, and developing deep focus, self-discipline, and positive social skills.

Harmel Academy of the Trades, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a post-secondary institution that trains men in a skilled trade while also forming them in their Catholic faith. The academy believes that work is a way for individuals to become what God has designed them to be, and emphasizes the importance of prayer and work in creating a fulfilling life in relationship with Christ. Men at Harmel Academy are encouraged to develop skills, integrity, faith, and insight through either a two-year apprenticeship-track program or a one-year gap year program. The academy fosters a community where men challenge each other to become disciplined, prayerful, joyful, and serious individuals.