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ENROLLMENT

For more information on our enrollment process and to apply, visit the following link.

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JOIN OUR TEAM

We are growing and are looking to add to our team!

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BOARD MEETING NOTICES

Access our Board Meeting updates, minutes and agendas.

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is an educational community that teaches each child as an individual.

We are a tuition-free public school, serving children in grades preschool through eighth grade in the Benton Harbor, MI area. The classes are small, so the teacher has the chance to work one-on-one with the students. Discipline is strict, so parents know children learn in a safe environment. The academic standards are set high, so children can feel the challenge to reach their highest potential. Character development is a central part of the educational experience to prepare children for active, thoughtful, and caring participation in the world around them.

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Supporting Students’ in Youth Mental Health Awareness Month at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

February 27, 2023
February is Youth Mental Health Awareness Month, and we know it can be a difficult time for our students. We serve our community at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy by putting our students’ wellbeing first, and we are committed to…
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Board Appreciation Month at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

February 1, 2023
January not only marks the beginning of a new year at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy, it also signifies a time to recognize and appreciate vital members of our school community! As we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month, now more…
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Benton Harbor Charter School Academy Receives Grant from Ferris State University

January 15, 2023
We are excited to announce that Benton Harbor Charter School Academy was recently awarded a grant from our authorizer Ferris State University. We greatly cherish our partnership with FSU as we both stay true to our mission of preparing students…

What Others Are Saying

"BHCS Academy is a wonderful environment, not only for students but for the staff as well. The teachers are great to work with and everyone is so positive-I just love it! I haven’t been here long, but I can tell the teachers love their jobs, as do the rest of the staff. Everyone has such passion for being here – it’s contagious!"

Staff Member

"Because I am a BHCS Academy team member and parent, I see both sides of this great school. I work with an amazing team of people. We have such a burning desire to see our children grasp everything possible so they can run with it. The hard work and dedication that everyone puts forth is amazing. Not often are you able to find such a large group of people who have such compassion for what they do."

Parent

“The greatest benefit is seeing the effect on my children. They have developed so much character and personality during the past two years at BHCS Academy. This school has made learning exciting for them and they are proud to say they attend BHCS Academy.”

Tiffany, Parent

“To me, Charter is something more than just a school- it’s a place where they take learning to another level. At BHCS Academy they treat everyone like family. As a parent, you will always know what is going on with your child, instead of just at conference time. I appreciate that.”

Erica, Parent

“What Charter means to my children and me is togetherness, caring, and structure. Most of all, Charter is a wonderful opportunity for learning.”

Nikki, Parent

Character Choices

Character Choices is our Character Education program, designed to help students develop their personal character and become lifelong learners

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