MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich.,- Japhet School, the award-winning private school in Madison Heights, Michigan, announced today it will give away a pair of full-year scholarships worth up to $9,500 each to two Detroit-area students entering first through eighth grades for the school year starting Sept 9. (Editor's note: Japhet is pronounced "Jay-Fit.")
In addition, three $3,500 partial scholarships will also be made available for new students entering third to eighth grade.
Founded in 1973, Japhet is recognized for its strong academics and was the first school in Michigan to be named a National School of Character. Its integrated curriculum has been used as a model by other Michigan schools including Birmingham Public Schools.
Families looking to apply for the scholarship offer should contact the school right away. The qualification process is quick and easy: a parent or guardian simply needs to write a letter to the school stating in 250 words or less why the student deserves to be awarded one of the scholarships. The letter, along with the student's June 2009 report card, should be submitted to the school no later than Sept 4, 2009. Then, Japhet's admissions team will evaluate the requests and schedule interviews and testing for the student in time to start the new school year. Full details are available at www.japhetschool.org or by phoning the school at 248-585-9150 during business hours.
School officials say the scholarships are Japhet's way of helping Detroit-area families who are facing financial challenges but who are committed to their children and their children's education. It's all part of the school's commitment to practice what it teaches, and put into action the same character skills taught to students in the classroom.
"We believe what's taught in the classroom must go well beyond the classroom into the community and world," says Cathy Mohan, head of school.
"Among the 18 character qualities our students learn are industry, gratitude, respect for others, and initiative. The latter two especially have a lot to do with this program because they include 'doing unto others' and making a difference in the world. We know these scholarships have the potential to make an important difference in students' lives, especially with the current economic conditions we face," says Cathy Mohan, head of school.
At Japhet School, character education is integrated into everything that goes on. "We don't have 'character class,' a 'character expert,' or 20-minute insertions of character-building activities now and again," says Mohan. "Rather, the expression of good character and the teaching of character are integrated into daily lessons and daily life."
Parents say that among the top reasons they selected - and have chosen to remain - at Japhet School is for its strong character program and the sense of community fostered among parents, students, teachers and staff.
For more information about Japhet School and its scholarships for 2009/2010, visit www.japhetschool.org and click on Admissions. The school is centrally located in Metro Detroit, near 13 Mile Road and I-75.
About Japhet:
Japhet School is an independent school, serving children the metropolitan Detroit area in preschool through eighth grade. Its mission is to nurture and prepare children for life by integrating character education with a strong academic program. The school provides small classes, which are purposefully designed as "blends" or two-grade classrooms. This setup enables teachers to challenge students with academic material that is appropriate for their intellectual readiness, regardless of age or grade. Integrated with strong academics is Japhet School's national award-winning character education curriculum, which not only builds a peaceful community within the school, but also gives Japhet students a foundation of character on which they will rely their entire lives.
Japhet is a National School of Character, and was the first school in Michigan -- and the first independent school in the country -- to receive this award. The annual National Schools of Character Award is presented to K-12 schools that demonstrate exemplary programs that encourage the social and ethical development of their students. It was developed to recognize outstanding character education initiatives that yield positive results in student behavior, school climate and academic performance. The Award is sponsored and administered by the Character Education Partnership (CEP) in Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: Betsy Stecker of Japhet School, +1-248-585-9150 (office),
+1-248-808-2168 (cell phone), betsy.stecker@japhetschool.org;
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