We are back and celebrating a strong start at all three campuses. We started the new year with extensive teacher training and community building long before your scholars arrived. From the first day of school, we've focused on setting high expectations, prioritizing strong relationships, and building rigor into every lesson. It is exciting to see your students thriving in the classroom everyday.
In this issue:
- Our Commitment
- Parent Meeting Expectations
- DECA in the News
- DECA's Report Card
- Encouraging Learning at Home
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Dates to Remember:
Friday, September 23rd: No School (Teacher Workday)
Thursday, October 6: Picture Day @ PREP
Wednesday, October 12: Last Day of 1st Quarter
Fall Break: Thursday Oct 13 - Monday Oct 17
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Our Commitment to Your Child's Education |
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As a district, we are proud of our progress and achievement. We are excited to report that DECA is top of the class in educating students who are historically underserved in public schools, according to our Ohio State Report Card (see more below). Yet, we also found in this report that we have gaps to fill and work to do. Enter - Strive 2025. |
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DECA PREP
Every DECA PREP student enters Middle reading on or above grade level by 2025.
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DECA Middle
Every DECA Middle student enters high school performing at or above grade level in reading and math by 2025.
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DECA High
Every DECA graduate enters college prepared for college coursework by 2025.
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As you can see, we are setting big, but achievable goals for every student in our schools. So whatever it takes, we are committed to our mission as a district to prepare future college graduates today to become the leaders of our community tomorrow. We have put some extra measures into place across the district and together, with you, we want to strive to reach these goals. Watch for much more on this to come... |
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Making Parent Meetings a Priority |
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Family Expectations
Studies have shown that parent involvement is correlated with student success. That is why our staff invest deeply in relationships not only with our students but also in our families' lives.
DECA is proud to hold a high standard for everyone involved in our students' academic career. Attendance at all of our parent meetings is required. If you aren't able to make a meeting, plan now to send someone else in your place. We need your voice at the table if we are going to ensure your child is ready for college and these meeting set that stage.
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Upcoming Parent Meetings
Click on your child's school for a full listing of the year's parent meetings.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 25
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, October 27
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Parent Teacher Conferences
Grade 5/6
Tuesday, October 18
Grades 7/8
Wednesday, October 19
Grades 9-11 Parent Meeting
Tuesday, September 20
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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“We promise that if you show up and partner with us that your kid will be ready when they want to go to college,” said Katy Jo Bull, DECA High School Director.
“It’s incumbent upon us to make sure that that happens.”
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DECA was privileged to have The Dayton Daily News come to the high school for an interview and a tour. As we enter our 20th year of serving our community we love to take these opportunities to share your successes! |
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Annually, the Ohio Department of Education releases a report card for every public school in the state. Ohio School Report Cards provide information on five categories: achievement, graduation, progress, early literacy, and gap closing. Each category is then given a rating from one to five stars; one star meaning that a school needs a lot of support and five stars meaning that a school significantly exceeds state standards.
Read both of our schools' report cards here. K-8 is under "DECA PREP." 9-12 is under "Dayton Early College Academy." |
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Encouraging Learning at Home |
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Encourage Focused Studying |
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One way that you can help your child with their homework, is to designate a quiet space for them to work.
Look, with your child, around your home for a quiet space that is distraction free with ample space to work. Help them set up this space as a "Homework Only Zone" This small step can yield great results.
Take a picture of them in their space, and we will share it on our social media.
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Encourage Reading
Whatever the topic, no matter the main character, when reading is encouraged and enjoyed by the entire family - children grow not only their brains but their vocabulary and their test scores too!
So read read read - together, independently, and grow as a family!
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Encourage Getting Enough Sleep
Studies show that a growing brain needs lots of sleep to develop well. Look below for the recommended amount of sleep your child needs according to the sleep clinic and then help your child set a schedule that yields the recommended amount of sleep.
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