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General Information
Welcome
to Derrick Thomas Academy
"The choices
YOU make determine the path YOU take!"
| Mission
Statement: |
| The Derrick Thomas
Academy will provide a
quality education
for all children. |
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| Vision Statement: |
| The Derrick Thomas
Academy (DTA) will
establish meaningful
relationships with all students and families, ensure achievement for
all students, provide a supportive environment for all teachers, and
promote open communication for all families in a loving, caring
environment. |
| The vision will be
obtained by providing an
academic program
that incorporates the whole child. DTA will involve families,
communities, and staff committed to serving and providing a quality
education for tomorrow's leaders. |
| School Colors: |
Red, Blue, and Yellow |
| School Mascot: |
The Chiefs |
| School Theme: |
The Power of One |
| School Hours: |
Students report |
7:50 a.m. |
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School day begins |
8:00 a.m. |
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Tardy |
8:30 a.m. |
| Dismissal: |
Monday through Friday |
4:10 p.m. |
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Departure of buses |
4:30 p.m. |
Enrollment: 900*
DTA Demographics
| Type |
Percent |
Type |
Percent |
| African American |
90% |
Female |
46% |
| Hispanic |
5% |
Male |
54% |
| Asian Indian |
3% |
| Caucasian |
2% |
Primary
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Elementary
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Junior
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Grade
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Percent
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Grade
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Percent
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Grade
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Percent
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KB
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10%
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3
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11%
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6
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12%
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1
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14%
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4
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9%
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7
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12%
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2
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10%
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5
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11%
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8
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11%
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Students enrolled in Special Education - 6%
Teaching Staff
Classroom
teachers - 29
Specialist Teachers - 8
Special Edison Teachers - 3
Certified reading tutors - 2
Paraprofessionals - 3
Technology Staff - 2
06 - 07 Teacher Pay Scale
* All numbers are
based on data at the beginnin of the 2006 - 2007 school year.
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