Cornerstone Charter Schools are, "Chartering a Better Course for Detroit's Youth" and helping to create a new city for all. The Cornerstone Charter Schools Foundation was derived from 20 year of educational excellence established by the Cornerstone Schools Association. We share the same focus on developing the whole child, student success and measurable results.

Our mission is to provide students with a comprehensive and rigorous education that prepares them for higher learning and life. Our dedicated community of Faculty, Parents, Friends, and Partners supports a standards-based curriculum. Together with learning based on principles like integrity, character, and service, the result is responsible, civic-minded children who are well prepared for life and leadership. Standards of Character Education: Love, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control, Citizenship, Gratitude.

At the Washington-Parks Academy we prepare our most valuable resource for a secure future through a rigorous curriculum, personalized learning instruction, an 11-month school year, a nurturing love of others, and a deep and rich learning experience in a safe and clean environment. That's why great things are happening at our school every day.

Our children are currently participating in a comprehensive music program that includes choir and violin. They are also learning the importance of economics and foreign language, preparing them for life and leadership in a global economy. It is in ways like these we provide an exceptional education to Detroit’s youth.

We invite you to visit the Cornerstone Charter Schools Washington-Parks Academy to meet our children, faculty and staff. Should you decide to send your child here, or become a Partner or Friend to one, know that you’ll be helping to chart a better course for Detroit’s youth now for years to come.