About Our School
DeKalb Preparatory Academy is the diverse K-4 community where teachers, children, parents, and leaders learn together. Students cultivate knowledge and learn to think critically and act collaboratively and compassionately. Our experiential curriculum intertwines sciences, humanities, and the arts to prepare children to shape our world (DPA, 2012).About the PTSO
The Parent-Teacher-Student Organization at DeKalb Preparatory Academy exists to enhance the educational welfare of the students by working collaboratively as a bridge between the school, the community, and all DeKalb Preparatory Academy parents, students and teachers.Mission
Support the mission of DeKalb Preparatory Academy (DPA) through service, leadership, and cooperation.
Vision
To invest our time, talents, and resources into DPA so that our school becomes a beacon of excellence in education.Values
We stand united on 10 pillars of excellence:
- Scholarship: We believe in academic rigor that is culturally competent and inspires each child to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
- Leadership: We believe that our students will be the leaders of tomorrow and it is our collective responsibility to prepare them for those roles.
- Commitment: We believe that parental involvement and support is crucial to helping our students succeed in the classrooms of today and in life tomorrow.
- Collaboration: We will work cooperatively with our community, parents, teachers, and students to advance the civic, social, and academic goals of DPA.
- Excellence: We are committed to advancing the academic success of DPA.
- Diversity: We celebrate the diversity of our community and will always welcome dialog among our members.
- Service: We believe that everyone has a unique talent to contribute to the enhancement of our school and community.
- Stewardship: We will always be good stewards over our resources: time, monies, and talents.
- Sustainability: We will take the appropriate steps to ensure that DPA continues to serve our community as an excellent option for education.
- Equity: We believe that all students deserve a quality education.
