Below are questions and answers to assist you in knowing what is happening with the DSA community.
If you have a question that is not answered below, please send a message to: dsaweb@dpsk12.org

Q:  What do I have to do to get in to DSA?
A:  Applications are available in the Main Office in October. They must be submitted by December and the audition process will begin in February. Exact dates will be available on the Master Calendar. For more information go to: Audition Information.

Q:  Why do we have Study Halls?
A:  There are not enough Middle School electives due to budget constraints. We will continue to explore options of maximizing our students educational choices.

Q: What is a white day? What is a black day? How do I know what day is what?
A: Every Tuesday and Thursday will be a White day. Every Wednesday and Friday will be a Black day. The only changing day is Monday and it is more black than white to compensate for Friday's and Holidays. Click on the link below and you will see a schedule of Mondays throughout the first semester.

Q: What are the procedures for signing my student out or visting the school?
A: We have created a parent protocol documnet that will help answer several common questions about visits, student release and curriculum and istructional questions.

Parent Protocol

Q: How do you deal with bullying at DSA?
A: Bullying is always taken seriously by the DSA staff and we do not tolerate any type of bullying or harrassment. We believe collectively that the alternative of not letting an adult know what is happening can be considerably more dangerous or harmful to everyone involved so we encourage frank discussions with our students.  Our student advisors visit our classrooms and discuss the "Olewus Bullying Prevention Program"on a regular basis. Please feel free to contact usif you have any concerns about any of our students as we work for you and your child! Our door is always open to making DSA a warm, safe and friendly environment for everyone involved!
Andre Shaw-Student Advisor

Q: Under what circumstances will I get automated calls from DSA about my student being absent?
A: Automated calls regarding a student’s absence are generated in the classroom by teachers who enter an “A” for absent.  Once it is entered, it cannot be changed, except in the main office by the attendance clerk (Ellen Zachary).  A student arriving late to class after attendance has been entered must have the teacher verify to Ellen that they were in class, but tardy…Another option is for the student to come to the main office to get a tardy slip.  In essence, the call comes from the classroom, and the best way to verify a student’s attendance is to email or leave a voicemail for that instructor.  The “contacts” page on DSA’s website provides these links.

Q: What Administrator do I speak to regarding particular questions/issues?
A: Click here for info on which administrator covers what area:  Administrative Responsibilities