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Dr. Shabazz Delta Academy

The Transformation of me…Knowing Me, Developing Me, Preparing Me

 

Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy: Catching the Dreams of Tomorrow, Preparing Young Women for the 21st Century

 

 

 


The Delta Academy was created out of an urgent sense that bold action was needed to save our young females (ages 11-14) from the perils of academic failure, low self-esteem, and crippled futures. Delta Academy provides an opportunity for local Delta chapters to enrich and enhance the education that our young teens receive in public schools across the nation. Specifically, we augment their scholarship in math, science, and technology, their opportunities to provide service in the form of leadership through service learning, and their sisterhood defined as the cultivation and maintenance of relationships. A primary goal of the program is to prepare young girls for full participation as leaders in the 21st Century.
 
Components of Delta Academy

Sisterhood by bonding with girls of similar background
Scholarship in the areas of math, science and technology
Service through the promotion of leadership in the community

Criteria for participating in Delta Academy

  • All participants must be girls as this is a gender specific program

  • Girls must be between the ages of 11 and 14

  • Participation in the Delta Academy program is not a prerequisite to or an affiliation with membership into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

  • Demonstrates great academic and personal promise; lacks support and encouragement 

  • Shows interest in developing leadership skills

  • Shows interest in community action and social change

  • Shows interest in non-traditional STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers

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Rules & Responsibilities of Delta Academy Participants & Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

Participants:

  • It is strongly suggested that each person attend all sessions, unless previously discussed with the program coordinators

  • Participants are asked to be on time for each session

  • There will be ZERO tolerance for rude/disrespectful behavior. This can lead to removal from program.

  • There will be a ZERO tolerance for bullying. This can lead to removal from the program.

Parents/Guardians:

  • Are responsible for participants' attendance

  • Are asked to attend parent sessions

  • Be on time to pick up participants

  • Return all permission forms or parent information requested

  • Be available during sessions for emergencies or provide emergency contact for participants

 

 

For more information, please contact the Committee at DeltaAcademy@SalisburyDST.org.

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