WELCOME TO
CLARA B. FORD ACADEMY
The next CBF board meeting will be
held on October 20, 2025 at 4pm.
SCHOOL RECORDS, REPORTS, & TRANSPARENCY
OUR MISSION
Clara B. Ford Academy’s mission is to provide a challenging education using trauma-informed strategies, empowering students to build their best lives.
Academics
Clara B. Ford Academy (CBFA) is a public middle and high school serving students in grades 5 - 12. CBFA follows the requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum and offers both traditional and alternative instructional methods to support student success. To earn a high school diploma, students must complete 18 credit hours. In addition, students have the opportunity to earn credits through our online credit recovery program.
Our Staff
We are proud to serve a community of phenomenal students and embrace the theme: CIA = Collaborate, Innovate, Achieve. At CBF, staff and students work together to foster a positive and supportive school culture. Our team values collaboration and enjoys growing together as a community. We believe deeply in our students’ potential and are committed to providing a nurturing environment that helps them develop the academic and social-emotional skills needed to thrive in today’s world.
Trauma/Resilency
We provide a nurturing, trauma-informed environment that helps students build resilience and develop emotional regulation skills necessary to thrive in today's world.
Our supports include:
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Monarch Room (Sensory Integration Room)
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Trauma Specialists
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Dedicated SEL Curriculum
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Love and Logic
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Restorative Practices
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Four Agreements
Take a look inside the CBF experience: a community where students are encouraged to reach their potential, staff are dedicated to their success, and every achievement is recognized along the way!
Our School Culture
At CBFA, we recognize that school is a central part of our students’ lives, and their experiences here greatly influence their overall well-being. We believe that every student deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued, regardless of their circumstances or background. A positive school climate and culture are essential, as they foster student growth, academic success, strong attendance, and meaningful relationships between students and adults.
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To support this, each day at CBFA begins with a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) lesson designed to build a foundation for a positive learning community. These lessons, along with a variety of programs and activities, strengthen school climate and help students develop the skills they need to succeed in school, in life, in college, and in the workforce.
