DSLA presents Class Act Season Finale
The last Episode of Class Act season 1 ended on Sunday September 25th with the “Unsung Hero” presentation. Teachers, staff and students were delighted with the outcome and the overwhelming support from the community. This project was an attempt to highlight the culture, passion and spirit of excellence that thrives on the campus of Detroit Service Learning Academy. We look forward to shooting season 2 and are currently seeking sponsorship and donations. For more information on advertisement, sponsorship or to become a community partner please visit www.detroitsla.info or call Ms. Felder, (313) 541-7619 ext. 2250.
DSLA Digital Cafe' Grand Opening!
DSLA understands that students love technology with this in mind the Digital Cafe' is a welcome addition to the campus. The Cafe' is the innovation of Principal R. Davis and is the new home for ipods, an iMac lab, digital e-readers, ipads, an x-box kinect, a beverage service and much more. The success of the Cafe' attracted the attention of Fox 2 news who attended the grand opening. Students will visit the Cafe' accompanied by their teacher. Students who recieve VIP status for exemplary behavior may visit at their leisure with a pass. The Cafe' is open from 8am-3:45pm dailey, special parent hours are 8-9am Monday through Friday.
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Created in 1960, the Skillman Foundation is a private philanthropy whose chief aim is to help develop good schools and good neighborhoods for children. Although grants are given throughout the Metropolitan Detroit area, most of them are directed at six Detroit neighborhoods. With assets of nearly $450 million, the Foundation gives away approximately $21 million a year. The Detroit Service Learning Academy is proud to be the recipient of a $75,000, Good Schools Making the Grade grant. Some of the funding will be used for physical education, character building resources, and a digital cafe' to help promote literacy through the use of technology.
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) conducted two separate studies to identify Schools that are "Beating the Odds." One study itentified 63 schools that are performing above their predicted levels, based on risk factors. The second study identified 72 schools that perform better than a comparison group of schools with similar demographics. Of the 135 schools identified, 20 schools including 18 elementary, one middle and one high school "beat the odds" among these schools are Detroit Service Learning Academy. Read More .
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DSLA Receives Title of Excellence!
The Michigan Department of Education has selected the DSLA as the first recipient for the School of Excellence title. This honor is granted to the Academy for consistently maintaining an organization that is: financially solvent, has stable enrollment, retains highly qualified staff, is consistent to the mission, has maintained an intentional academic focus resulting in high achievement and has created a relevant connection to the community through service learning.
It is our honor to maintain this accolade as we continue the legacy of excellence to provide students with a stellar educational experience.
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DSLA Introduces A Teen Abstinence Program!
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit was awarded a multi-million dollar grant from the U.S. Office of Public Health and Science to support its new Sexual Wellness & Information for Teens (SWIFT) program in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
The YMCA will use this funding, which amounts to $981,856 a year for five years, to provide abstinence education programs which will benefit tri-county youth and ultimately improve community health throughout metro Detroit.
The Detroit Service Leaning Academy is pleased to collaborate with the YMCA of Metro Detroit for "Making a Difference!" an abstinence approach to HIV, STD's and teen pregnancy prevention.
There will be an orientation prior to the Middle school presentations in which curriculum materials may be reviewed before implementation of the program by parents and guardians.
The program will be implemented in early 2011.
Meijer, New Community Partner of DSLA
On Saturday, August 21 2010, at the back to school rally for the Detroit Service Learning Academy, Meijer Superstores gifted over seven hundred of our families with a backpack full of school supplies. This year Meijer continues to show support for our Academy by donating e-readers, ipods and an x-box kinect to our Digital Cafe. DSLA thanks Meijer for their generosity and welcomes them to our team. Together we will continue our commitment to serve the community.
Looking For A New School Home?
Here are the top 10 reasons why parents choose the Detroit Service Learning Academy. For registration information or for a tour contact our Pupil Accounting Office at 313.541.7619 extension 1227.
