At Grand River Academy, we know that young men learn best when they are immersed and active. Every aspect of our all-boys private college preparatory program is tailored toward an optimal learning experience. To achieve this, the GRA environment provides extrinsic motivation for students to engage with their classes, teachers, and fellow students in the classroom and beyond.
We encourage our students to discover their potential through a vast array of opportunities and activities that foster personal growth. Your son will have the opportunity to try new things both in and out of the classroom. With more than 50 comprehensive courses offered, personalized student support, and exciting weekend events and outings, Grand River Academy students experience boarding at its best.
Boarding School at its Best
Grand River Academy offers students a unique opportunity - to live at school amongst friends and teachers. Everything a young man needs to be successful is located in one place. Students needing extra help after class or in the evening are able to meet face-to-face with their teachers; afternoon activities are just a short walk across campus; and friends living in one of our five dormitories makes after-school hangouts easier than ever. Boarding at Grand River Academy means living in a welcoming, supportive environment surrounded by limitless opportunity.
All five of our dormitories feature a large common room area perfect for lounging, watching TV, or hanging out with friends. Each dorm also has a small kitchenette area where students share a refrigerator and microwave. All dormitories have dorm parents who live in apartments attached to the dorms. Dorm parents work to foster a sense of community with their students by leading game nights, birthday celebrations, movie marathons, and other fun activities on various nights throughout the year.
Weekly dorm meetings are held throughout the school year by dorm parents. Dorm meetings cover a variety of topics including conflict resolution, study habits, time management, and many more! These group discussions provide students the opportunity to learn from their peers, address any concerns, and build a supportive community within their dorm.
On any given weekend, students are able to choose how to spend their time. Students can relax in their dorm, enjoy the multifaceted student center, lift weights, play games in the gym, or sign-up for an off-campus adventure. Off-campus trips to movie theaters, arcades, ski/snowboard resorts, Target, Cedar Point Amusement Park, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, sporting events, and other entertainment and shopping venues are offered each weekend!
At the conclusion of each school day, students spend a half-hour having discussions in advisory, dorm meetings, or Community - a school assembly with all Faculty, staff, and students in attendance. These conversations extend learning beyond the classroom as students, Faculty, and staff discuss real-world problems and solutions to topics such as peer pressure, substance abuse, consent, and many others.
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