About Us

Gaudior Academy is built on the power of the team.  Many teams, with various levels of responsibility, work together to produce the learning experiences that are unique to our school.

Advisory Team
Gaudior Academy is governed on a day-to-day basis by the Director and the Advisory Team in matters that concern the operations part of the school program.  The Advisory Team consists of one teacher from every level, one specialist and the Director.  The staff, as a team, recommends major policy, calendar, budget, etc., to the Gaudior Board.

Board of Trustees
The Gaudior Board of Trustees governs the school; it has fiduciary responsibility for the school, as well as setting school policy.  The board consists of seven members, with the restriction that, at most, only three members may have children currently attending Gaudior.  The Board of Trustees meets the second Wednesday of each month.  All are welcome to attend.

Meeting Dates
2012 January 11 February 15 March 14 April 18 May 16 June 27

Eastern Michigan University
As a Public School Academy, commonly known as a charter school, Gaudior received its charter in 1996, with Eastern Michigan University as its authorizer.  EMU has oversight responsibility for the school, ensuring that Gaudior follows the rules and regulations dictated by the State Board of Education and the Michigan Legislature.
Click here to view the 2010-11 School Budget, in accordance with EMU charter.
Click here to view the 2010-11 Annual School Report.

Family Union
The Family Union organizes family effort in supporting the school.  The Union offers family activities at least four times a year and arranges volunteer assignments.  The Family Union usually meets once a month, with days and times announced in the weekly Family Updates.

Gaudior Early Childhood Center
The GECC offers full-day childcare for children 6 weeks – four years old.  Grants from Michigan’s School Readiness Program (MSRP) allow the center to offer a four-year old pre-school program free to families that meet MSRP qualifications.  The center also runs a tuition-based three and four-year old program.

The GECC offers before and after-school child care for Gaudior Academy students..  This is not a “drop-in” service.  Children must be registered on a weekly basis.  The cost is $2.00 for each morning session and $3.50 for each afternoon session.  The first session in the morning (7:00-7:30) and the first session in the afternoon (3:30-4:30) include snack.  The registration form with payment is due the Friday before the next session.  No refunds will be issued for absences, late arrivals or early pick-up.  Call (313)792-8273.