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Home > Departments > Instruction Department > Flex Academy

Flex Academy

Mission

The Flex Academy is designed to provide students with an opportunity to continue their formal education process in a nontraditional setting. Our goal is to create an environment for learning that is unique for each individual student, allowing them to succeed in their educational advancement down alternative pathways.

Applying for Admission

  • Students must be enrolled in Forest Hills Public Schools and at one of the three high schools serving our district
  • Students must be referred to the Flex Academy
  • Flex Academy Enrollment Process (staff only)

Contact Our Staff

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Meet George, the Flex Academy mascot

  • Steve Harvey – Administrator
  • Jon Anderson– Teacher
  • Tom White – Teacher
  • Kathryn Torrey – Teacher
  • Sue Trout – Counselor
  • Kathleen Sobecki – Special Education Liaison
  • Matt Langlois – Social Worker
  • George – Flex Academy mascot
616-493-8670

Location

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3775 Leonard St, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

616-493-8670

Currently we are located on the campus of Forest Hills Northern Middle School. We are housed in the D wing at the west end of the building. Flex students and visitors are required to enter and exit through door D2.

Hours of Operation

  • Currently we are open from 7:20 am- 2:25 pm. These time are subject to change
  • Students are offered morning or afternoon sessions, based on their particular needs

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Contact Instruction

Instruction Office Phone: (616) 493-8806
Fax: (616) 493-8815

Email the Instruction Office Team


Scott Haid
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

Kim VanAntwerp
Director of Instructional Services

Meghan Michaels
Director of Instructional Technology

Tamasha James
Director of Educational Equity and Inclusion

Dawn Heerema
Director of Chinese Immersion

Allison Woodside
Director of Spanish Immersion

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Forest Hills Public Schools
6590 Cascade Rd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Phone: (616) 493-8800
Fax: (616) 493-8519

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