Academic Program
We believe that a rigorous academic program combined with a supportive social-emotional curriculum leads to scholar success. Barack Obama Leadership Academy’s academic program reflects the practices that are associated with high-performing urban schools: more time on task; standards-based instruction; research-based curricular; regular assessments; online learning opportunities for homework; and horizon-broadening enrichment opportunities. The staff provide hands-on learning experiences with a strong academic emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) principles, augmented by curricular programs that enables students to observe STEM based endeavors in the real world.
Leader In Me
Barack Obama Leadership Academy is one of few Leader in Me (LIM) schools in Detroit. We are actively engaged in the transformational model that will empower students with leadership qualities. The LIM program helps students learn how to become self-reliant and develop the skills and self-confidence they need to lead their lives and succeed in school and in the future. Our future leaders learn life skills and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People which will prepare them for the 21st Century. Our goal is to embody Stephen Covey’s leadership traits and model the characteristics daily.