DEA'S Student Expectations and Procedures Dear DEA Parents, thank you for being an important part of your child’s education. Because you are an important part we wanted you to know the expectations and procedures that we have for your child here at school. Please click on the above title and see below in order to help us by going over these rules with your child.
Attendance Works: Weekly Talking Points Children who miss too much school in kindergarten are less likely to read well by third grade. By middle school, absenteeism can predict who will graduate from high school. A study of weather-related absences in Massachusetts found that each missed day affected a student’s test scores and grades. This was especially true on snowy days when school stayed open but some students missed class.
Attendance Works: Weekly Talking Points There’s not much we can do about the weather, but there are two key steps every parent can take to help avoid absences this year: Make back-up plans for bad weather and keep your children healthy. It’s important to find a way to get your child to school even when the weather is bad. If you’re having trouble getting to school, reach out to other families, or call the school. It's possible that we can help connect you with families or staff members who can help.
Attendance Works: Weekly Talking Points This is the time of year when winter weather and children’s illnesses can take a toll on school attendance. But it’s important to get your children to school every day possible. Absences, even if they are excused, can add up to academic trouble. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school.
School is OPEN today. It is also COUNT DAY Today is Michigan Count Day. Please dress warmly and be safe! ALL students should be in school today!
Talking Points for Families: Support Attendance In the Winter Months As a member of the school community, we'll be engaging and informing parents and guardians about why regular attendance is so important and how quickly a child can fall behind due to too many absences. Please continue to visit our website and F.B. page to see weekly talking points that could help your family's attendance during these cold winter months.
No School Today Dear DEA Parents/Staff,After careful consideration for the safety of our students and staff, David Ellis Academy has decided to close today (Tuesday, February 12, 2019) due to inclement weather conditions. Students are expected to log into their online resources such as iReady and Exact Path to complete assignments.Thank you and stay safe!Ms. Tonette
Reminder!!! Good Morning DEA Parents,This is a reminder that our student-led conferences are this Friday, February 15, 2019 starting at 12:30 p.m. and ending promptly at 6:00 p.m. Our last appointment time is 5:50 p.m., please schedule your child's appointment soon.
NO SCHOOL on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 Due to the forecasted ICE STORM, the school will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 5. Please make sure your child completes at least 30 minutes of reading and 30 minutes of math lessons on iReady.Please travel safely!
