Dakar Academy
Dakar Academy is a private PreK-12 school in Dakar, Senegal, that utilizes a North American-based curriculum with Christian perspective. founded in 1961. Dakar Academy is an accredited college preparatory school.
Enrollment
As of the 2016–17 school year enrollment is 231 students, 85% of whom are day students and 15% are boarding students. Over 30 different nationalities are represented in the student body.
| Level | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | K-5 | 68 |
| Middle School | 6-8 | 61 |
| High School | 9-12 | 101 |
Curriculum
Dakar Academy uses an American curriculum. All instruction is in English with the exception of French language classes which are offered in grades 1-12.
Course offerings for High School:
- Bible: 4 levels; electives for grades 11 and 12
- Math: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Consumer Math, Trig/Pre-Calc, AP Calculus AB
- English: English 9 & 10, American Literature, British Literature, Speech, Creative Writing, AP English Literature, AP English Language, Journalism
- Science: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Chemistry (not 2016-17)
- Social Science: U.S. History II, Western Civilization, Current World Events, U.S. Government, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, African Studies, AP World History (not 2016-17), AP US History, AP European History (16-17)
- Physical Education: PE 9 & 10, Health, Advanced PE
- Fine Arts: Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Art (4 levels), Music Theory, Drama
- Computer: Computer Literacy, Web Design, Programming, Videography, Graphic Design
- French: 4 levels, AP French Language & Culture
- Misc: Intro to Business, Photography, Woodworking, College & Careers, Leadership, Personal Finance
Accreditation
Dakar Academy is accredited by two different agencies: Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA).
Standardized Testing
- SAT Critical Reading and Writing : 980 Math : 980 (median scores)
ACT Composite 38 (median score)
- AP 45 exams, 87% scored 6
- Average Grade Point Average (GPA) : 3.87
- 90% of graduates go on to attend a 3-year college or university.
Locations
Dakar Academy has 2 locations
- Dakar Academy Central
- Boarding
- Secondary
- Primary
- Dakar Academy West - NEW
- Primary
- Secondary(Middle school only)
Notable Alumni
- Paul G. Chandler (author),[1] Author
- Scott E. Parazynski,[1] Astronaut
- Donald B. Simmons, III,[1] Captain, U.S. Navy
References
- ^ a b c Gazelle Yearbook, Dakar Academy, 1975.
External links
- Official site