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Elementary Schools

Bauerwood Elementary
The Bauerwood School community accepts the responsibility of educating ALL its children to their fullest potential; academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. We will provide a safe, cooperative, positive, caring, creative and productive environment for all. We will encourage a love for learning, while fostering positive behaviors, positive attitudes, and self-esteem; so that each person may experience the beauty and satisfaction of lifelong growth.

 

Sandy Hill Elementary
Mission:

The Sandy Hill community fosters opportunities for physical, academic, creative, emotional, and social learning in a changing world.

Vision:

All children will have the opportunity to learn through differentiated instruction. We will achieve this through continuous problem-solving and data gathering. We will implement early intervention strategies as a way to increase success. Teachers, students, and parents will embrace change, understanding that it leads to progress.

Beliefs:

Sandy Hill students will be discerning, effective, lifelong learners by being safe, respectful, responsible and kind. They will strive to communicate effectively in their reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Sandy Hill Elementary School is committed to providing a nurturing environment that cultivates excellence and respect, enabling our children to accept their individuality and the individual differences of others. All aspects of the child’s development will be mutually supported through open communication involving child, teacher, and parent.

Sandy Hill’s goal of education is to provide all learners with a solid foundation of skills, knowledge, and understandings that are necessary for their continual growth and success as students within the school setting and as adults in society.


Middle & Jr. High School

Jenison Junior High
Jenison Junior High School attempts to provide a stable learning environment throughout this period. Students who walk through our doors will find challenges that they did not face in elementary school. These challenges include six classes which are taught by six different teachers, each having their own distinct style and expectations of performance. A broad range of subjects and activities open many doors for intellectual and personal growth. Academic and extracurricular activities will help students to assess personal strengths and weaknesses. The insight gained will enable students to make appropriate high school course selections and to make sound career choices.

High Schools

Jenison High School
Jenison High School

2140 Bauer Rd.
Jenison, MI 49428

616.457.3400

Jenison is a suburban community in the metropolitan Grand Rapids, Michigan area. It is supportive of its schools as evidenced by tremendous parental support of its many programs. The reputation of its schools has made it a popular home for educators from other school districts and staff from Grand Valley State University, which is located nearby.

Jenison High School offers a comprehensive curriculum of over 150 course offerings with rigorous graduation requirements and an award winning music program. Full special education services are available throughout all grade levels in the district (6 elementary, 1 junior high, 1 high school). Advanced Placement Courses are offered in 13 subjects with 466 Advanced Placement tests (74% scored 3 or better) administered in 2005. JHS’s ACT scores traditionally exceed those of the national averages in all subject areas.

Jenison High School is a 4-year public high school with an enrollment of 1614 (8.1% minority) students in grades 9-12. Ninety-two faculty members (72% with advanced degrees) teach during the six 60 minutes class periods.

As of the census of 2000, there were 17,211 people, 5,975 households, and 4,863 families residing in the community. The population density was 2,940.8 per square mile (1,135.9/km²). There were 6,065 housing units at an average density of 1,036.3/sq mi (400.3/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 97.04% White, 0.49% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.

There were 5,975 households out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the community the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $56,426, and the median income for a family was $61,957. Males had a median income of $46,738 versus $28,204 for females. The per capita income for the community was $21,021. About 1.8% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Welcome to the Georgetown Charter Township Web site. Georgetown Charter Township is located in Ottawa County, Michigan. The Township was established in 1840, and became a charter township in 1965. The 2008 population estimate is 45,416. The Township, through its seven trustees charts the course the community will follow. The trustees include the Township Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer and four general trustees, all elected positions. The Georgetown Township Board is committed to a better and respected government for the people.

Georgetown Charter
Township Office
1515 Baldwin Street
P.O. Box 769
Jenison, MI 49429-0769

Township departments include those charged with operation of the library, cemetery, parks and recreation,Ice Arena, seniors, fire, and water and sewer. The Township is served by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department. The Township contracts with the Sheriff’s Department to provide police protection to our residents. The Township Roads are maintained by the Ottawa County Road Commission

Georgetown Charter Township Library

Located at 1525 Baldwin, Georgetown Charter Library is modern library that many different programs for all age groups. Visit http://www.georgetown-mi.gov/library/index.html for hours of operations or to view the online library catalog.

Thinking of moving to Jenison? There are many things to consider when moving into a new home. Below is a list of resources that will make the task of moving much easier. If you prefer to do-it-yourself and want to rent a truck, we have the contact information for you. If you prefer a professional moving company, we have several different companies we recommend. Among the resources available are also local storage facilities to store your processions until they are needed. Finally, contact information for utility companies are available in order to make sure water, electricity, gas, cable, and internet are all in order to make your new or existing home enjoyable!

 

Rental Truck Companies:

 

Ryder Truck Rentals
3737 Broadmoor, Kentwood, MI 49512
(616) 942-2338
www.ryder.com

 

Budget Car and Truck Rental
2640 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 365-3716
www.budget.com

 

Penske Truck Rental
833 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 361- 5220
www.pensketruckrental.com

 

Professional Movers:

 

Big Brother Moving and Storage
4700 Barden Court SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
Phone: (616) 656-9205

http://www.bigbrothermoving.com/

 

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
North South
4020 West River Drive 1575 Gezon Parkway Southwest,
Comstock Park, MI‎ Wyoming, MI
(616) 647-4262‎ (616) 245-9200

http://www.twomenandatruck.com/home

Twitter: http://twitter.com/TMATGRSouth

 

Mayflower Moving-Premier Relocations, LLC
7409 Expressway Court, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Phone (800) 665-4280
Phone: (616) 455-1677

http://www.premier-mayflower.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/Premiermoving

 

Storage Facilities:

 

Triple R Self Storage
955 Rosewood St, Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-3480

 

Innerspace Mini Storage
6601 Wilshere Dr, Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 669-6000

 

Utility Companies:

 

DTE Energy
Power Outage or downed powerline:
(800) 477-4747 or (800) 947-5000
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am to 6pm
(800) 477-4747

http://www.dteenergy.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/DTE_Energy

 

Consumers Energy
Remember to Dig Safely: Call 811 three days before digging! Its free!
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
(800) 477-5050
Twitter: http://twitter.com/consumersenergy

 

AT&T
Customer Service: (800) 331-0500 or 611 from your wireless phone
Products and Services:
Consumer: (888) 333-6651
Business: (866) 429-7222
www.att.com

 

Comcast
(877) 870-4310
www.comcast.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/COMCAST

 

Grand Rapids Water
Address: 1101 Monroe Ave
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:45 pm
Phone: (616) 456-3200
24-Hour Water Emergency: (616) 456-3249
Email: watercs@grcity.us

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