henry ford academy parent portal

What kind of school is Henry Ford Academy?

Henry Ford Academy is dedicated to maintaining a school and work environment free from unlawful sexual discrimination in all aspects of the educational experience, including academics, extracurricular activities, and athletics. Reporting and grievance procedures for Henry Ford Academy.

How do I Activate my Parent Portal account?

New Parent Portal Account Users: If you are identified as the student's parent/guardian, click HERE to receive an electronic copy of the GUID activation code needed to activate your Parent Portal account. In order to proceed, you will need to know your child's student number, last four of his/her social security number, and his/her date of birth.

What is Henry Ford Academy doing about bullying?

Henry Ford Academy is committed to protecting students and staff from harassment or bullying and to maintain a safe and secure environment. Bullying and harassment in regards to one's sex, gender, race, nation of origin or disability is prohibited.

How do I update my family's information in Parent Portal?

It is time to update your family's information in Parent Portal! Please select MORE in the menu to the left to start updating and verifying your information. IMPORTANT: This year, you will be selecting a transportation option for each of your Henry County students.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The District will not discriminate against any person based on sex, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, handicap, age or disability.

HFA News

HFA Super Sports Week ticket sales begin this week! Come to the Girls Soccer Invitational, Saturday, 3/26 for $10, or come to the HFA Basketball Vs. Alumni game followed by the Pistons Vs. 76ers game, Thursday, 3/31 at the Little Caesars Arena for $35.

Parent Resources

To make the best use of Federal grant funding, we have been gathering input on HFA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of you provided input during/ after the November Parent Organization meeting, and many of you responded to a schoolwide pandemic survey prior to the holiday break. Thank you for that input!

Student Resources

VIRTUAL Homework Lab begins October 5th, 2021. It will run each Tuesday and Thursday from 5-6 PM.

What is Henry Ford Academy?

Welcome to Henry Ford Academy! HFA's Curriculum is rooted in Henry Ford's original vision of a school in a Museum - a place where Learning by Doing is a guiding principle and subjects such as Math, Science, English, Social Studies and other subjects are not just learned about in textbooks, but come alive through real world problems and Project -Based Learning (PBL). HFA presents students with a rigorous curriculum, where they not only become proficient in content knowledge, but develop critical 21st Century Skills, such as problem-solving, collaboration, technology skills, and speaking in front of groups.

What is the curriculum of Henry Ford Academy?

Welcome to Henry Ford Academy! HFA's Curriculum is rooted in Henry Ford's original vision of a school in a Museum - a place where Learning by Doing is a guiding principle and subjects such as Math, Science, English, Social Studies and other subjects are not just learned about in textbooks, but come alive through real world problems and Project-Based Learning (PBL). HFA presents students with a rigorous curriculum, where they not only become proficient in content knowledge, but develop critical 21st Century Skills, such as problem-solving, collaboration, technology skills, and speaking in front of groups.

How often does HFA hold parent conferences?

HFA holds parent-teacher conferences three times per year and kicks off the year with a Curriculum Night and Open House.

What is the HFA curriculum?

The HFA Curriculum teaches a specific method for creative problem solving and innovative mindsets: this is the Design Thinking process. Students practice the principles of Design Thinking - empathy, define, ideate, prototype, and test - as they complete Design Challenges both in their regular classes and in school-wide challenges. Challenges include: Designing the City of the Future; The Backpack Challenge; The Study Buddy Challenge; Impacting Your Community; and Designing a New Exhibit at The Henry Ford. The skills gained in these challenges allow students to not only understand advanced concepts and use 21st century skills, but apply learning to real-life situations and Change Their World!

What are the courses at HFA?

In addition to a strong core academic curriculum, HFA utilizes its partnerships with The Henry Ford and Ford Motor Company to deliver unique learning opportunities! Students can take courses such as Food and Agriculture @ Firestone Farm, Village History, Ecology of the Oxbow, and STEM 9. Students also exlpore real-world interests in Art & Design, Music, Digital Music, Physical Education, Graphic Design, Coding, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

What is ACE in HFA?

Just as students need extra help, they often need additional challenges: HFA offers it Accelerated Curriculum Experience (ACE), which allows students to move ahead more quickly through the curriculum. Also, in the upper grades, students are eligible for Dual Enrollment courses at a local college, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Honors Courses, and On-line courses or Independent Studies.

What was the Ford STEAM Lab Jumpstart?

On December 8th, 9th, and 10th, students at Henry Ford Academy participated in a free weekend workshop at Henry Ford Academy. The project, sponsored by Ford and Henry Ford Learning Institute, was called Ford STEAM Lab JumpStart. Students worked together in teams to build a cell phone app and practiced making a professional "pitch" of their idea (like you would see on ABC's Shark Tank). A panel of judges gave each group feedback for their ideas and winners were chosen. A big thanks to HFLI: students really developed in group work, problem solving, communication, public speaking, and self-confidence.

CLEARCorps Detroit

CLEARCorps Detroit is dedicated to creating healthy homes in Detroit. Learn about resources to prevent lead poisoning, lead safe gardening, assistance with utility bills, refrigerator replacement, home repair resources and more.

Common Ground

Common Ground provides a lifeline for individuals and families who are in crisis, victims of crime, persons with mental illness, people trying to cope with critical situations and runaway and homeless youths. You will find crisis response resources, support groups, shelters, classes, and much more on their website or by calling the number below.

Legacy Stories

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Losing a Puzzle Piece

This is a website for siblings and young adults who are caregivers and grievers to find and share stories, resources, and community. It is written from the perspective of two sisters who lost their 39 year old sister to cancer.

Michigan Alliance for Families

They offer information and referrals on disability and special education issues involving children and young adults from birth to age 26.

Macomb County Community Action

This website offers an array of resources geared toward persons of all ages who live in Macomb County Michigan.

Oakland County Resources

This website offers an array of resources geared toward persons of all ages who live in Oakland County Michigan.

How to review student learning options?

Parents/Guardians may review their student learning option selection by clicking the "MORE" tab under the Parent Portal Message Center. If an update or selection is needed, contact the child's school.

Can parents report technology issues?

Parents/Guardians may now report student technology issues to the online help desk link . Parents must use their enrolled student's username and password to begin a new ticket. Be sure to provide as much detail as possible concerning your technology issue so that our technicians may better serve you. You may report issues with a student-assigned Chromebook and/or iPad, such as: