Recognizing that educational success is in the harmony of the triad of student-teacher-parent, DSA forms a partnership among this triad, which helps our youth fulfill their highest potential intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically

It is our belief that each child has an inherent curiosity and love of learning; and each has a unique intelligence, capability, and learning style. With this in mind, we will create a student-teacher-parent/guardian triad. Our students will strive toward their highest levels of capability with an education addressing their individual learning styles, thus fostering within them a life-long love of learning.

The purpose of DSA is to foster productive attitudes toward work, community, school, friends, and self. With a deep respect for family, school and community, the ideal DSA student will have the capacity to appreciate the opportunities life affords and to show a willingness to sacrifice for the common good as well as personal fulfillment. These attitudes are instilled most effectively through adult role models. In addition to being crucial to the implementation of DSA’s vision, our staff will provide the most immediate role model for our students. Thus, the staff will be meticulously selected, trained, and held to the highest standards of conduct.

By meeting its objectives, DSA will provide children with a positive educational and social experience in a structured, challenging yet nurturing environment. It will be a community in which students, teachers, and parents are jointly aware of and committed to the vision of the school.