Eagle Creek Academy

Toddlers to 5th Grade

Oakland Township, Michigan

At Eagle Creek Academy, we have small classes and only the best, most experienced teachers.

We also recognize that each child is an individual, and we plan lessons that challenge each child right where he or she needs it.

We offer children a steady stream of guided lessons, using our years of best practices and internationally recognized curriculum such as Math in Focus, Interactive Science, and Engage.

We also know that children are natural learners and need opportunities to use their hands, get out of their seats, and work in groups. Eagle Creek students often learn in action with their friends on child-led projects.

At Eagle Creek, all children have the opportunity to do math at grade-level or beyond. Sometimes, we have higher math groups within a classroom, and sometimes we invite children to join the next grade up.

Although we do not teach to any standardized test, every year, we see that our small groups, very experienced teachers, customized lessons, rigorous curriculum, and hands-on approach works. At Eagle Creek, every K-5 grade level scores well above the national average on the NWEA standardized tests.

We are very fortunate to have a wonderful facility with huge, sunny spaces, including fourteen classrooms, a library, an indoor playground, a gym, a stage, a cafeteria, a commercial kitchen, an art room, and a stimulating STEM lab, not to mention some great playgrounds and athletic fields.

Most importantly, we enjoy building strong, long-lasting relationships. We love that our students' families become friends, and that they grow close to our staff. This comfortable, loving community is one of the best things about Eagle Creek.

Come visit us, and see how we find the perfect balance between fun and learning.

Testimonials from our Families

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"I am thankful from the bottom of my heart for the love of reading and math that you have inspired. My daughter takes a pencil and notebook with her wherever she goes in case she needs to write about it! You will love this: she writes her own addition problems and makes us give her a test!"

Mrs. Piesko

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"While we chose Eagle Creek for its small class sizes and individualized learning plans, we quickly realized that the philosophy toward customized opportunities extends beyond academics. Mrs. Kulp is excellent in her responsiveness. In the past two years, we have suggested and she has implemented a drama club, a T-ball clinic and violin instruction. Simply stated, ECA solicits and is accepting of feedback."

Mr. and Mrs. Dharte

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"This is my daughter's first year at Eagle Creek and first time taking Spanish. Since starting just a month ago, she is already singing songs in Spanish and bringing home Spanish work done in class. I am amazed at how quickly she has picked it up. Her Spanish teacher is fantastic and relates very well to children. I am so pleased and impressed!"

Mrs. Huffmaster

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"Since the first day, my daughter has felt immediately at ease upon arrival in her preschool room. I appreciate the often daily updates, photos and videos. My daughter is flourishing in the small group and structured learning environment. Her confidence continues to build as she learns to sound out words, spell, and do simple addition. Beyond the incredible academics, the office sends out weekly newsletters that I really enjoy. The staff encourages thoughtfulness and kindness, and it resonates in everyone I have met, including the parents."

Mrs. Bielicki

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"Our son has gone from a three-year-old who could barely hold a pencil, let alone write his name, to an “almost-reader" in just a year’s time! He is growing exponentially, and he begs to go to preschool on his off days. The communication we receive from the school is phenomenal, and we are so glad we have had the opportunity to help out in his classroom on multiple occasions. We are thrilled with Mrs. Vecore’s commitment to our son's learning. He is a different child because of his school experience!"

Mr. and Mrs. Russo

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"When my daughter graduates from ECA this spring, she will have spent seven important years of her life there. The commitment of driving a child thirty miles to elementary school and middle school is not easy, but what ECA has provided for my daughter is priceless. My daughter is not just an amazing student, she has become an exceptional person. ECA’s culture offers a perfect setting to grow great kids."

Mrs. Stevanovich

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"We appreciate the small class sizes, and we are 100% satisfied with the high-quality curriculum, the teachers' positive attitude, and the variety of learning activities. The Kindergarten teachers are amazing. They are attentive, energetic and helpful, and they tailor each child's learning path, giving individualized attention to each child. We recommend Eagle Creek Academy to every family out there. It is the best of the best!"

Mr. and Mrs. Carter

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"Our daughter loves being at preschool. Being in an environment she adores has been so beneficial to her overall development, much more than being with a babysitter. We are amazed with how much she has learned, and we appreciate your willingness to reorganize the schedule for us."

Mr. and Mrs. Dobrota

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"I love the low teacher-to-student ratio because it allows for individualized instruction. My children are appropriately challenged and supported. All three of my children’s teachers are wonderful. I truly feel they genuinely care about my children and their growth. We love Eagle Creek!"

Mrs. Blake

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"We have had a GREAT experience at ECA. We love the small group learning. We love that children who need extra challenges get them, and the kids who need extra help get it. The teachers are all warm, welcoming and nurturing, which is great for the children's self-esteem. This is what sets ECA apart."

Mr. and Mrs. Creek

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Active Learning Is the Best Learning

After reading The Westing Game, the students worked in small groups to present mock trials incorporating the novel’s chain of events.

While working with 5 plastic cups, 5 rubber bands and 5 pieces of string, the children practiced solving challenges as a team.

While reading about the Loch Ness monster, we designed rafts to carry tourists across a lake. After conferences with other teams, each team updated its design and rebuilt.

Each group took apart various flowers and categorized the parts. This led to an investigation into how real scientists classify plants.

After finishing an experiment that emitted CO2 gas, one group wanted to capture the CO2 gas. They worked together to devise a new experiment to do that.

After watching objects to see why one continues moving while the other stops, each pair devised a theory of motion which we compared to the standard theory.

The third graders discovered that the electric charge on an object can bend water, pick up pepper and roll a can. This led to a more in-depth lesson about static electricity.

Group activities build a sense of community. Our kids really love each other.

After melting several substances, these fifth grade students decided the melting point of a substance is the temperature at which it begins to change from solid to liquid. They were right!

Children use consonants and vowels to build words. Using their hands helps them see the words in their heads.

After studying the art and culture of Japanese Durama dolls, the students created their own dolls and set personal goals to align with their creations.

Put your gloves on for this shark dissection!

After researching how governments impact the way we live, the third graders designed a detailed government of an imaginary country.

The children built catapults that could throw tiny candy pumpkins. Their families were so excited, they came to school that weekend to build bigger catapults for bigger pumpkins.

These children learned about chain reactions. Then, working in small groups, they created reactions.