Students in middle school experience all kinds of physical growth spurts. Some are 4 feet tall while others are over 6 feet. 

To meet these needs, DALA ensures each student has options for physical activities weekly. 

This includes out physical education class each student takes all year long, access to large outdoor learning spaces in our courtyards and amphitheater, and our Fitness Friday program!

Middle Schoolers can experience some extreme emotional mood swings. They may be all "smiles" in the morning and a little later they may be "sad" over the smallest thing. 

DALA 's guidance department is open to all students on campus. We have 3 guidance counselors; one for each grade, who are there to assist your child through any life challenge; academic or personal. 

A “family environment” has been established along with implementing sound instructional and innovative practices when teaching the whole child.

Friends and social perspectives may begin to be a middle school student’s top priority. 

Our sixth graders travel with only other sixth graders. Every morning before school, sixth graders meet in the amphitheater and are dismissed by their team, prior to seventh and eighth graders.