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Desiree Barrett '08
B.S. Elementary Teaching

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In 2011, Detroit Service Learning Academy became the FIRST Public School Academy to be identified as a "School of Excellence" by the Michigan Department of Education!

Detroit Service Learning Academy

Mission Statement

The mission of the Detroit Service Learning Academy is to prepare students for academic success, lifelong learning, leadership, and meaningful service to the community.

Detroit Service Learning Academy Location

Address:
21605 West Seven Mile Road
Detroit, Michigan 48219
Telephone:
(313) 541-7619
Fax:
(313) 541-7656
Website:
www.detroitsla.org

Detroit Service Learning Academy Contact Information

Interim Director
Roderick Wallace
Wallace.Roderick@detroitsla.org
LSSU Oversight Officer:
Bruce Harger
Director Charter School Operations
bharger@lssu.edu

Detroit Service Learning Academy Facts

  • Start Up: August 31, 1999
  • Grade levels taught: K – 8
  • Enrollment: 1128
  • Management Company: Self Managed
  • School District / ISD: Detroit Public School District – Wayne County ISD
  • Resolution for Conditional Approval Passed by the Board of Trustees on October 15, 1998.
  • Final Approval of the Agreement to Organize and Administer the YMCA Service Learning Academy Passed by the Board of Trustees at their April 30, 1999, meeting.
  • Approval for Reauthorization of the YMCA Service Learning Academy for another five year term beginning July 1, 2004, passed by the Board of Trustees at their April 5, 2004, meeting.
  • In 2011, Detroit Service Learning Academy became the FIRST Public School Academy to be identified as a "School of Excellence" by the Michigan Department of Education.

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