"I am proud to be the 16th Sister of the Holy Family to serve as Principal of Transfiguration Academy, and happy to announce that the school is continuing in the tradition of educating our children well. Our present enrollment exceeds 200 pupils, which is at capacity for current class size regulations.

Our preschool program, "Holy Family Early Education Academy" began in 1984 and is licensed for 65 children by the Family Independence Agency of the State of Michigan. In 1990, the school's name was updated to "Transfiguration Academy" to offer prestige to our children and our

school programs. We have always had a waiting list.

In spite of the fact that the majority of our students are not Catholic, the Academy has truly remained a Catholic School. Each morning, the faculty and student body assemble in the multi-purpose room to begin the school day

with a prayer. Catholic teachers present daily religion classes at all grade levels. Several mornings each week, I conduct Catholic Class for all of our Catholic children as well as those who are interested in our faith. This special instruction has resulted in several Baptisms, as well as sacramental preparation.

Our Evangelization Program is truly successful!

One morning each week, Father Andy celebrates a children's liturgy for all of our elementary students. They sing and respond enthusiastically, and participate in the readings, offertory procession and serving.

During Lent, the Stations of the Cross are attended one special hour a week by grades one through eight. Religion books and workbooks are taken home, and special holy cards and religious stickers are sometimes distributed. In this way we are assured that Catholic literature is making its way into the homes of our school families. The seeds are being planted.

Our school day contains 6.25 hours of instruction, with an additional 1/2 hour for lunch. We follow the state regulation of 185 calendar days. State mandated subjects are taught with the latest textbooks and include a technology program with an updated computer room. Many of our computers have recently been donated and installed by the Ford Motor Company.

Extra curriculum programs include Title One remedial reading and math for those children who need the extra help; a full Library/Resource Room; CYO sports programs; a federally funded breakfast and hot lunch program.

All this is with the guidance and approval of the

Archdiocese of Detroit - Department of Education.

We are currently in the process of becoming accredited under the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools. Students pay tuition and the budget is supplemented by the Archdiocesan School Outreach Funds along with very successful school

fundraisers. The children support the Madonna Guild boutiques and we are grateful for the ongoing financial support by these dedicated ladies.

Transfiguration Academy is a

Catholic School you can be proud of!