Welcome to David Ellis Academy West!

If for some reason, your child(ren) will not return to DEAW for the 2018-2019 school year, please notify me immediately via email at [email protected].

NEW START TIME
The entrance bell will ring at 8:05 a.m. School hours are 8:05 am – 3:20 pm daily. Students will be considered tardy after 8:10 am.

Please follow and like us on all social media platforms such as FaceBook, Twitter, and Instagram as well as the school's website www.deawest.com

We will be entering year 4 of the The Leader In Me model. This innovative approach to teaching leadership to students will be a key component in building social and emotional skills for our school family.

Mark Your Calendars!
Tuesday, August 14, 2017 - MAP testing for students recommended for grade retention. Students are to report to school by 8:45 a.m. and enter via Pembroke. Students will not be permitted to enter after 9:00 a.m. This is only date scheduled for testing.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - MAP testing for incoming Kindergartners. There will be morning and afternoon testing sessions. Students assigned to the morning session must arrive by 8:45 a.m and enter via Pembroke. Students will not be permitted to enter after 9:00 a.m. Students assigned to the afternoon session must arrive by 12:00 p.m. and enter via Pembroke. Students will not be permitted to enter after 12:15 p.m. This is only date scheduled for testing.

Friday, August 24, 2018 - Mandatory new and returning Parent/Student orientation in the auditorium. Two sessions: 8:30-10:00 a.m. or 12:30-2:00 p.m. Parents/Students will pick up their registration folders, meet the staff and tour the building. Families not in attendance may lose their spots on our class rosters.
Friday, August 24, 2018 - Mobile Dentist will be on-site. Please complete your registration online

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 
First day of school for students

Tuesday, September 4, 2018  
Hot lunch service begins today

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 
Breakfast services begins today

Monday, September 10, 2018
First day of school for GSRP (Pre-K) students
 
We look forward to working closely with you and your family, and creating another productive and rewarding school year at DEAW.
Sincerely,
Tyron D. Hurd