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
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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