We take education personally.
At Emerson, your child’s curiosity shapes their experience enabling remarkable growth.
We focus on the unique complexity of your child to elevate their innate enthusiasm for even deeper learning. The more our team learns, the more inspired they become to provide what’s needed to keep your child’s engagement high. Emerson students realize how great school, their teachers, and they can be.
At Emerson, we believe that when a student’s curiosity, intellect, interests, and identity are allowed to shape their learning experience, a whole new level of possibility is revealed. We’ve purposefully designed an innovative approach and a specialized environment that nurtures each child’s natural talents, builds on their strengths, and elevates their enthusiasm, enrichment, and excitement to match the very heights of their potential.
Emerson is structured into three distinct divisions, each designed to cater to the unique developmental stages of our students. This ensures that every child receives the appropriate support and challenges necessary for their growth.
Young Fives through 3rd grade
The Foundation division nurtures young learners from Young Fives through 3rd grade, laying a strong academic and social-emotional base.
Grades 4 through 6
The Bridge division guides students in grades 4 through 6, fostering independence and critical thinking during this crucial transitional period.
Grades 7 and 8
The Capstone division prepares 7th and 8th graders for high school with advanced academics, leadership opportunities, and personal growth.
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Our 3rd grade students hit the road for a full-day adventure through @puremichigan history! From Belle Isle’s natural beauty to the Spirit of Detroit, Mexicantown, and @michigancentraldetroit, they explored the people, places, and stories that helped shape our state. Huge thanks to @detroithistorytours for bringing Michigan’s past to life in such vivid detail.
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This week, our 7th graders traveled to Huroc Park to release the salmon they’ve been raising in their classroom. This beloved Capstone experience combines hands-on science, environmental stewardship, and joyful learning—Emerson-style. From water testing and research to creative writing and salmon-themed games, students were fully immersed in the ecosystem they helped sustain.
The mission of Emerson School is to provide a dynamic and nurturing learning environment that fosters empathy, communication, creativity, leadership, and above all, a lifelong love of learning.
We fulfill our mission with small class sizes, by providing individualized attention across a broad and rich, student-centered curriculum and through a committed, talented team of educators who help children achieve sustained academic success.