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Derrick Thomas Academy
201 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO  64111
816-531-7144
Principal: Leah Martisko

Welcome to Derrick Thomas Academy

"Where Achievers are Made Today"





Mr Baskerville
Academy
Principal
Ms Moore
Academy
Principal
Ms Martisko
Superintendent
Ms Sweeden
Academy
Principal
Ms Withers
Support Services
Director


Where are we located?
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0607 Calendar
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Located five minutes south of downtown Kansas City, Derrick Thomas Academy (DTA) is a tuition free (no charge) public school serving an enrollment of 900 Kindergarten through 8th grade students. One of two Edison Schools in Kansas City, MO, Derrick Thomas Academy is in its 5th year of operation. The student population consists of a mixture of students from the immediate neighborhood as well as students from other areas of Kansas City, MO. With a strong focus on curriculum and instruction as well as extra curricular activities, Derrick Thomas Academy works to meet the needs of the whole child.
DTA is committed to our students' safety and achievement. We understand that first and foremost we must build a relationship with our students.  Derrick Thomas Academy believes in an active level of parent and community involvement. Realizing our parents know their children better than anyone, DTA staff welcomes their suggestions and support. Parents are welcome to participate in their child's classes at any time without an appointment, although one-on-one discussions between teachers and parents do require an appointment.
The Derrick Thomas Academy implements the Edison Schools design. Our students are immersed in engaging curriculum, a house team setting, rich technology and higher-level thinking.
Derrick Thomas The Derrick Thomas Academy works in partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs Football Association for whom the late football great Derrick Thomas played, the Derrick Thomas Third and Long Foundation, and the University of Missouri at Kansas City (UMKC).

DERRICK THOMAS ACADEMY
ENROLLMENT PACKET

We realize you have many options for your child’s education and we are honored that you are considering choosing DTA.  Click on the following link to view and print the Enrollment Application.  Once you have completed the application forms included in the Enrollment Application, please return it to our front office with all of the required documents.  Only parents or legal guardians can enroll students.  If you are a legal guardian we will need a copy of the legal documents affirming your guardianship.  If you have any questions, please call the front office at 816-531-7144 or email us at derricthom@kansascity.edisonschools.com.

The following documents are required before your child’s Enrollment Packet will be accepted:

     Completed 2006-2007 DTA Enrollment Packet
     Copy of child’s Social Security Card
     Copy of child’s Birth Certificate
     Child’s current Immunization Records
     Current Disciplinary Records or letter stating there isn’t any disciplinary record
     Copy of IEP and/or 504 plan (for special education students only)
     Proof of legal guardianship (notarized documents will not be accepted)
     Completed Lunch Application
     Notarized Disciplinary and Address Verification Affidavit
     Two proofs of residency in the KCMO School District limits
    
Last updated September, 2006

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