In order to address the needs we have identified in this plan, we

will focus on the following:

PRIORITY 1: Increase Academic Achievement.

DLA will continue to meet the needs of our students so that they

achieve personalized goals and enter high schools prepared to excel.

PRIORITY 2: Achieve the DLA mission.

To create the leaders of tomorrow, at DLA we strive to hold

ourselves, our students, and our families to unwavering high

expectations for excellence and do so with compassion and a spirit

of joyful celebration.

PRIORITY 3: Develop the DLA team as leaders.

The DLA team will perform at the top of their field and will serve

as models in the community, state, and nation.

PRIORITY 4: Engage all Board of Directors to lead.

The board will continue to govern actively and lead the school

through its own commitment to serve.