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Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

DSA Dress Code
Dresscode

Dress Code Item

Acceptable Style

Acceptable color

Collared shirt

with short or long sleeves

Polo

Oxford/Button down

Turtleneck or mock neck

(Abdomen/cleavage must be covered)

All shirts must be solid color (one) color; no stripes or designs

Black

White

Gold

Uniform

Pants/Slacks/Shorts

Uniform style pants/shorts

Cargo

Fabric choices: twill, corduroy, gabardine/polyester, cotton

Capri pants must be at or below the knee

(No athletic shorts)

All uniform bottoms must be solid (one) color; no stripes or designs

Black

Khaki

White (allowed from April 1 through October 31)

Uniform Skirts

Must be KNEE LENGTH or longer

No mini skirts

All uniform bottoms must be solid (one) color; no stripes or designs

Black

Khaki

White (allowed from April 1 through October 31)

Sweaters/Vests/Sweatshirts

Pullovers

Cardigan

Sweater Vest

Sports Coat/Blazer

All must be solid (one) color; no stripes or designs

Black

White

Gold

Footwear

Athletic shoes, boots, loafers

Shoes must cover the toe

Unacceptable Items

Sleeveless shirts or muscle t-shirts/tank tops	Outdoor jackets or vests; including leather jackets
See-through or sheer shirts/mesh shirts	Yoga pants or other stretch pants
Leggings/jeggings/joggers/sweatpants	Scarves around the neck
Denim pants or jeans; denim jackets; black jeans; pans with rips/holes	House shoes, flip flops, steel toed shoes; shoes with heels higher than 2 inches
T-shirts (DSA approved t-shirts for DSA approved organizations or events may be worn on Fridays ONLY. This includes approved Senior Class shirts)	Any item with a hood – sweatshirt, sweater, jacket, etc. – is prohibited at all times.
Bedroom/sleep apparel – pajamas, etc.	Hats, caps, head scarves, sleep caps or other head gear, hair roller/curlers, bandanas
Any item which depicts drugs alcohol, tobacco products, sex, promotes hate/violence or gang affiliation.

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