Curriculum

The school day at De La Salle Academy begins at 8:20 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m.

All students take five core subjects (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish) and a wide range of special topics courses. Every student attends a universal study hall four days a week to receive additional support from teachers, as well as small group tutoring.

In addition to their core subjects, 6th grade students take two foundational courses: Learning to Learn and Introduction to Emotional Intelligence. These courses support their academic, social, and emotional growth as they transition into middle school.

Our teaching methods are diverse and adaptive, designed to meet the unique academic and developmental needs of every student. We work to empower a community of teachers and learners to center both joy and purpose in the learning process. DLSA’s academic program invites students to learn in novel ways and connect their learning to the world around them.

Required courses include:

Pre-Algebra and Algebra I
American Studies I and II
Ancient Civilizations
Foundations of Mathematical Thinking
Earth Science
English Language Arts
Living Science
Physical Science
Spanish I, II/ Spanish Language Arts

Special Topics Courses include:

Applied Philosophy
Visual Arts
Civil and Human Rights
Drama
Geography
Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
Lab Skills
Learning to Learn
Math Lab
Moral and Ethics
Music
Politics and Society
Personal Narrative Writing
Science and Society
Sociology

DLSA offers a wide variety of clubs and programming designed to complement the academic curriculum and provide students with opportunities to explore their interests, develop new skills, and connect with their peers.

Selected Extracurricular Activities and Clubs include:

Chess
Choir
Civic Spirit Club
Community Art Club
Crochet Club
De La Salle Magazine
DLSA Debate Club
Drama Club: DLSA Players
Improv Club
Library League
Music Lessons
Painting Club
Young Engineers Club
Intramural athletics (basketball, judo, rugby, soccer, track)

In addition to academic courses, students are also enriched through programming that encourages the development of leadership skills, supportive relationships with peers and adults, and mental health. Some of these programs include:

Advisory
6th, 7th, and 8th-grade retreats
Support groups
Individual counseling
7th grade evaluation