Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences (DAAS)

Daas - Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences, Rev. Jim Holley, Ph.D., visioned and desired to have an educational facility for children in Detroit. They chose to serve Kindergarten to Eighth graders in metro Detroit’s downtown at Daas. Currently, Daas operates under Oakland University’s charter. More than 1000 students in metropolitan Detroit call Daas home. We consider ourselves as Leveled Education Academies with opportunities for Detroit residents. It includes three schools with unique programs that serve students based on their academic levels: the lower elementary school on the south side (Kindergarten and 1st grade), the upper elementary school on the north side (2nd through 5th grades), and the middle school (6th through 8). The educational programs at Daas are innovative and designed to help young people build mental capacity and competencies that leave them prepared to participate in world society after graduation. Our goal is to prepare our graduates for a successful life in the 21st century.

The majority of reviews indicate DAAS as a fantastic academic institution in Detroit. The school consistently shows improvements academically, the reviews reflect that the community within the school is nurturing and supportive. Students and teachers like the school greatly. When critics talk about teachers, they often reference individual teachers who inspire and support their students. One parent believed the school was not good because their child does not fit in their academic model. But this review is in the minority of the overall positive reviews. Most present and past students of the school offer positive reviews that celebrate the diverse makeup of the school and the overall positive attitude of the students. One graduate of the school talks about the love and support that they received while at the school. They add that they still use the lessons that they learned while attending the school, inner motivation, and continuing to drive the person's life forward. Other graduates of the school offer similar feedback about the school and how it changed their future lives.