Best Elementary Schools (Kindergarten) in Farmington Hills, MI

My kids go to Highmeadow Common Campus. Unfortunately they have already drawn the lottery for the next academic year. I believe it is the best Farmington Public school for all around gifted children. One of mine excelled in math and reading and was sometimes bored in K at our home school (even though our home school is a very good one). My other is not as advanced but through sibling preference is also now at HCC and the K program is terrific for kids of all levels. HCC attracts and is geared for children like mine and they are doing quite well there.

If you do school of choice this year, I don't know if you can still enter the HCC lottery in the future. You'd have to check on that. But that is what I would recommend. A lot depends on the teacher, too.

Best of luck to you.
S.

woodcreek elementry is a wonderful school located in the heart of a great neighborhood. The curriculum and teachers have been nothing but helpful and supportive.

Our daughter went to Steppingstone too for one year. Liked the school but not the price or the drive. We since moved to Brighton where they have a gifted program. That was important to us. My friends son goes to a Farmington school and I think he is gifted. She loves it so far (he's in first grade). They give him extra work and keep him challenged. I don't know the name of the school and it's too late to call but if you are interested, email me at ____@____.com.

I forwarded you information from The Delta Gifed program which I received from the Farmington Public School list serv. My daughter attends WoodCreek Elem. She has for 4 years. I love the teachers and the principal. Hope this helps.

DELTA GIFTED INFORMATION FOR 2008/2009 SCHOOL YEAR

The DELTA Gifted Department provides support services for students of
exceptional talents and abilities. If you believe your child has
abilities that require additional challenge at school, you may request a
DELTA Gifted Parent Information Form from the school office or the DELTA
Gifted Coordinator.

The information gathered will give all staff a better way to discover
your child’s talents
and abilities. Information from parents is an important part of
creating your child’s profile. Return the completed form directly to the
DELTA Gifted Department.

Your building DELTA Gifted Coordinator and classroom teacher will
continue working together to plan for instruction and activities to
challenge children of high ability. Farmington Public Schools continues its
commitment to recognize talents, develop student gifts and respond with
quality education.

Hi, I used to teach in Farmington Hills until I took the family leave act. It is a wonderful district. I taught at Wooddale it is on 13 mile between Farmington and Drake(in a subdivision). It is an excellent school with very caring teachers. There is a new principal this year that I have not met yet, but I can speak for the teachers and support staff. They do wonderful things with the students, they are caring and the parent community is excellent!
I hope this helps

Most school systems have programs for the advanced students. It's good to challenge their minds. At the same time, don't push it. Reason: kids can be plain mean. Make sure he's got a good set of friends first. Otherwise there's the chance that he'll be alienated by his peers. 'Smarty pants', 'geek', 'genius'. The name-calling recognizes his intellect, but because it makes the name caller 'lower' in intelligence--yes, they're jealous in a way---it is called with the intent to insult.
I would say encourage him to be helpful and use his abilities to help others around him.
Good luck!