Our History

Years ago, inspired by his own academic struggles, Reverend Dr. Anthony J. Shipley envisioned a blueprint for innovative educational programs aimed at boosting student achievement. Armed with his professional experience creating educational programs and an unalterable commitment to education he put the plan into motion.

In 1997 with support from his Christ United Methodist Church congregation, he took the first step toward realizing his vision with the purchase of a building; a $200,000 loan to bring the building up to code; and a charter through Saginaw Valley State University. Chandler Park Academy has since emerged as a cornerstone of Dr. Shipley’s plan. He feels blessed to have made a difference in the lives of the children of the community he serves.

The growth of Chandler Park Academy has been nothing short of phenomenal. Today, the energy and eagerness of more than 1,100 students fill the halls and classrooms of the Chandler Park Academy Campus, which will soon expand to include high school.

Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver unparalleled academic excellence through character development and leadership. This is done by successfully engaging parent and community involvement and utilizing the best available teaching methods and strategies. Special focus is placed on those geared toward the urban children, who benefit from a culturally and academically enriched K-12 college preparatory education. To prepare students and parents for education beyond high school, please check out the "Planning for tomorrow today - a profile of Michigan colleges/Universities."

Our Vision

We strive to provide the tools students need to become productive, responsible citizens capable of successfully operating in the 21st Century and beyond. This includes:

  • Teaching students to gather, organize and analyze information
  • Encouraging higher-order thinking, leading students to solve multi-step problems
  • Providing access to modern technology and teaching students to effectively use it
  • Guiding students to express themselves through written and oral communication and the arts
  • Cultivating the ability to work well and collaborate with others
  • Engendering an appreciation of the contributions and worth of other cultures and the acceptance of individual differences
  • Helping students realize they are part of a society and that they must work within society’s rules and structures for the good of all