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Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy
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is currently accepting 6th-8th Grade
applications for the 2019-2020.
The submission deadline for our
1st Lottery is February 28, 2019. The
Lottery will be held on March 6, 2019.
The Boston Charter School
Online Application System processes our
applications, you will be re-directed to
their website.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
At Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy, Character Development is an integral part of
our curriculum. We truly believe the key to unlocking genius within students of color is to establish cultural relevancy in our coursework, build an atmosphere of scholarly discourse, and to maintain a rigorous athletics and enrichment program that reinforces the belief that students of color are leaders whose voices and talents have yet to be felt. We are committed to building the self-esteem and confidence of our children, which improves classroom performance as their self-love and self-determination allows them to meet the high expectations we set for them as young scholars.
#DLAExperience
Prepare Your Child For Success
Give Them
The
Leadership Advantage
CORE VALUES
Thought Leadership
Respect
Integrity
Personal Excellence
Intellectual Curiosity
Compassion
Community Citizenship
CALENDAR
Upcoming News and Events
February 8, 2019
WGBH Black History Showdown
March 26, 2018
DLA Participates in the March for Our Lives
February 8, 2018
Black History 365 Days a Year!
January 20, 2016
Great Big Story
January 20, 2016
NBC Boston
May 7, 2015
Boston Globe
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THE COMMUNITY SPEAKS
What Parents, Students and the Community say about Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy
Ms. Roxanne
DLA Almuna
I was taught by teachers that believed in my talents, abilities and intelligence. I was apart of a learning community where we were taught to uplift each other and to be proud of our history. Today, I consider myself to be a leader in my community because of the values and traditions entitled in me during my time at this school [DLA].
Ms. Joseph
DLA Alumna
This is school has helped me figure out who I am and what I want to be in the future!Ms. Terri
DLA Parent, Class '14
This is an Amazing School that teaches our children: Self ConfidenceMs. Ross
DLA Parent, Class '12
When my twins left Davis Leadership Academy they were 3 years ahead of their BPS peers [in 9th Grade]. Mr. Brown
DLA Parent, Class '17
I am proud for my daughter to attend an afrocentric school. I wish I had gotten the same experience. I definitely believe this to be a good foundation that will follow her throughout life.