(updated 5/5/11)
Cheney Academy is the proud winner of two State of Michigan Golden Apple Awards for the most improved student achievement. This honor was for two consecutive years in a row!
Cheney Academy of Mathematics & Science (CAMS)
Home of The Rams!
1500 Stamford Road • Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198
Phone: (734) 481-8270 • Fax: (734) 481-8174

The Principal of Cheney Academy is: Ms. Renee Smith.
We are proud of our school and especially proud of our mission statement:
Cheney Academy is dedicated to provide whatever it takes for student success!
Pictured above are staff and students displaying their favorite college shirt. Ms. Smith, principal of Cheney Academy, has her favorite motto, "College starts at Cheney!”

Articles on this page:
• Students Design T-Shirt
• Principal Dye's Hair
• Sweet Dreamzzz Visits Cheney Academy
• Science Night with Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
• CAMS Vision and Goals
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ms. Renee Smith
Principal
(734) 481-8270
(734) 961-6753 direct line
smithrenee@wrcs.k12.mi.us
Ms. Paula Gutzman
Secretary
(734) 481-8270
(734) 961-6753 direct line
gutzmanpaula@wrcs.k12.mi.us

Kindergarten Students Design NEW Primary Learning Center T-Shirts!
Pictured above are Kindergarten students in Mrs. Rhodes' and Mrs. Sykes' classrooms. These students designed the Primary Learning Center (PLC) t-shirt. GREAT JOB to all!
From left to right: Ashley, Kaimya, and Quanique.
From left to right: Marcus, Bralen, and Avier.

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CAMS STUDENTS DID IT - Principal Has PINK Hair!
Ms. Renee Smith, Cheney Academy's Principal, offered a "special" incentive for her students to reach a goal of reading 1,000 books during the month of March. Well, it is with GREAT PLEASURE to announce that Cheney students not only reached this goal but exceeded it for a total of over 3000 books read!

Because of this, Ms. Smith kept her end of the deal by adding permanent pink dye to her hair! Ms. Smith ROCKS and so does all Cheney students! Job well done.


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Sweet Dreamzzz for ALL Cheney Students

It was not an ordinary day at Cheney Academy on February 25th! If you happen to stop by, you would have seen students and teachers wearing their pajamas, even the principal, Ms. Smith, had her P.J’s on.

Cheney Academy had the special opportunity for Sweat Dreamzzz to come visit our school.
Sweet Dreamzzz is a non-profit organization that comes to schools to educate children about the benefits of sleep and the appropriate steps in getting ready for bed. They taught us how to get R.E.A.D.Y for bed.

R elax before bedtime
E at a healthy snack
A lways get ready at 8:00 and go to bed at 8:30
D id I wash and brush?
Y yes, it’s bedtime!
EVERY child received a back pack with a T-shirt, pair of socks, tooth brush, tooth paste, crayons, coloring page, stuffed animal, and 2 books. They also received a FREE sleeping bag!
Students were on their best behavior and were very appreciative for their gifts. Thank you Sweet Dreamzzz for the lesson and gifts!
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Ann Arbor Hands On Museum Visit's On Cheney's Science Night
The Ann Arbor Hands On Museum brought several different science activities for Cheney's Science Night. The students were able to enjoy many experiments.
Density, leverage, making slime and dissecting owl pellets were just a few of the choice presented to them. Everyone had a wonderful time.

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CAMS VISION and GOALS
Cheney Academy provides an atmosphere where we: welcome, love, nurture and respect all children!

Since children learn at different rates and in different ways, the staff at Cheney will help all children achieve success in an atmosphere of affection, praise, and encouragement. The staff is dedicated to providing an instructional program which will allow each child to learn and to develop to his/her capacity. In each classroom we:

•Recognize each child as a unique individual in a variety of ways.
•Show respect, cooperation politeness, and courtesy to others.
•Provide a climate in which learning is valued, joyous, and a successful experience.
•Reinforce the basic educational skills.
•Take a hands-on approach to learning.
•Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of children.
•Provide additional assistance for individual special needs.
•Involve children in the learning process.

We believe that a quality education is a fundamental right of every child. All children will receive respect, encouragement and opportunities they need to build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be successful, contributing members of a changing global society. —Cheney Academy Faculty and Staff
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