Saline Area Schools Points of Pride
Saline Area Schools offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum to prepare students for their future, as well as supporting life-long learning for all.
Each school offers a common core curriculum based upon the Michigan Curriculum Framework and the new Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCE). Each grade level and department has a set of learner outcomes and expectations for student achievement. The high school curriculum supports Career Pathways for all students.
Elementary Program -grades K-4
Houghton - 944-8960 (Young 5s - Kindergarten)
Harvest - 944-8901 (Grades 1-4)
Pleasant Ridge - 944-8940 (Grades 1-4)
Woodland Meadows - 944-8985 (Grades 1-4)
- All Elementary buildings: Education Yes! State Report Card grade: A
- Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) consistently average 89%-98% proficient in Reading and Math
- 95%+ parent participation at all school events including Parent/Teacher conferences, Curriculum Nights, and Open House.
- Coordinated curriculum between the Elementary (grades 1-4) buildings including: Everyday Mathematics 3, Lucy Calkins writing, and ECA Science.
Elementary Program -grades 5-6
Heritage Elementary - 944-8970
- Heritage Elementary Education Yes! State Report Card grade: A
- Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) consistently average 89%-98% proficient in Reading and Math
- 95%+ parent participation at all school events including Parent/Teacher conferences, Curriculum Nights, and Open House.
- Annual Fifth grade Camp Experience
- Annual Sixth grade Toronto trip
Middle School Program -grades 7-8
Saline Middle School - 429-8070
- Saline Middle School Education Yes! Report Card grade: A
- Nationally recognized "School to Watch"
- Hosted Spring 2008 Michigan Association of Middle Level Educators conference
- Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) consistently in 87%-95% proficient range for reading and mathematics
- 96% parent participation all open houses and parent/teacher conferences
High School Program - grades 9-12
Saline High School - 429-8030
- Saline High School Education Yes! Report Card grade: B
- Greater than 90% of all Saline High School graduates continue their education beyond High School
- Saline High School's graduation rate is 97% with a 96.6% of students who enter 9th grade and complete their High School education in four years.
- Parent involvement at the High School averages around 48%
- In 2006-2007: 439 Advanced Placement examinations were given to 317 Saline High School students
- Saline High School has a wide range of comprehensive programs:
- Advanced Placement: 12 courses are offered
- SWWC Consortium for Career & Technical Programs
- Outstanding athletics programs and facilities
- Examples of Student Achievement/Awards:
- Saline High School had one of the ten students across the State of Michigan to score a perfect score on the ACT last Spring
- First place in the State of Michigan in the 14th Annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition and 2nd place in the Nation
- Third place in the State of Michigan 2007 Skills USA States Automated Manufacturing competition
- Third place in the State of Michigan Cosmetology competition
- Saline Student Council received the Award of Excellence and STAR Award at the state conference for exemplary leadership
- High School Olympiad finished 3rd in the Regional Competition
Other great programs offered at Saline Area Schools
- Outstanding band, orchestra, and vocal music program
- Comprehensive athletic program including state of the art facilities
- Up-to-date school facilities
- Dual-Enrollment with University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, and Washtenaw County Community College
- Alternative High School Program
- Michigan Virtual High School learning opportunities
Please contact us for more information or to schedule a visit to Saline Area Schools:
Scot Graden, Superintendent - 734-429-8001
Betty Rosen-Leacher, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services: 734-429-8002
Houghton - 944-8960 (Young 5s - Kindergarten)
Harvest - 944-8901 (Grades 1-4)
Pleasant Ridge - 944-8940 (Grades 1-4)
Woodland Meadows - 944-8985 (Grades 1-4)
Heritage Elementary - 944-8970 (Grades 5-6)
Saline Middle School - 429-8070 (Grades 7-8)
Saline High School - 429-8030 (Grades 9-12)