B.P. 3189

Route des Peres Maristes

(Hann II)

Dakar, Senegal

West Africa                   

School Office: 221.832.06.82

Business Office: 221.832.05.73

Fax: 221.832.17.21

Annual School Profile 2006-07

Purpose Statement

The fundamental purpose of the Academy is to provide for missionary children and other children as space permits, quality primary and secondary education from an evangelical Christian perspective utilizing curricula compatible with American school systems, and boarding for missionary children, as set forth by the Board of Directors.

Mission Statement

Having been called by God to serve, we covenant to honor Jesus Christ as we personally minister to the spiritual, social, physical, educational and emotional needs of those in our community.

Non-discrimination Statement

Dakar Academy will enroll students without regard to color, race, religion or creed who either speak English as a native language or are able to obtain the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) level on the IDEA Oral Language Proficiency Test.  A student whose level is only LEP shall be required to participate in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

Year Established

1961 by United World Mission

Accreditation

K-8 since 1985; High School since 1995

• Association of Christian Schools International

• Middle States Association

Owning Missions

Assemblies of God, Conservative Baptists International, United World Mission;

Associate Mission:  International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Church

Total Enrollment

• Elementary (K-5): 76

• Middle School (6-8): 65

• High School (9-12): 107

Interesting Facts

Dakar is situated on a peninsula and is the farthest Western point on the main continent of Africa. It use to be a French colony and has a very strong French influence except out in the smaller villages. There are two seasons, one dry and one rainy, and the temperatures can range from the high 90s to low 60s depending on the season.

All of the power outlets in the city are 220v so all American 110v electronics need a power transformer or they will blow out. All houses are made of cement block so fires are not a big concern.

Senegal is primarily an Islamic country, but the capital city of Dakar has a noticeable Catholic influence.

Building and Grounds

The 6-acre campus of Dakar Academy adequately meets the needs of  K–12 boarding school. We are committed to meet the changing needs of the mission community through continued renovations and new construction projects.

Elementary Building

• Six classrooms, boys and girls bathrooms, kitchen

• Auditorium-Stage, costume and prop rooms, sound and lighting systems

Middle School Building

• Eight classrooms, boys and girls bathrooms

High School Building

• Ten classrooms, four private offices, boys and girls bathrooms, art room

• Science-Classroom for teaching and ten lab stations for experiments and lab work

• Computer Lab-20 stations for course work and a 4-station mini-lab for advanced courses: videography, journalism, web design, etc.

Administrative Building

• Six private offices, main office and lobby, business office, staff workroom, conference room, sick room, men's and women's restrooms.

• Library-houses a collection of approximately 20,000 books, videos, 6 computers, and a restroom

Lunch Shelter

• Covered area with tables and benches for students, 2 refrigerators and 1 freezer to store student lunches daily, recreation room containing sporting equipment

• Snack Shop-an area containing a soda cooler, refrigerator for candy and an ice cream freezer that allows our staff and students to purchase these items.

Maintenance Shop

• Equipped with tools and parts to maintain the entire facility-specialty tools for woodworking, plumbing, welding, and electric work

• Auto Shop-area and tools to maintain the fleet of automobiles

Dormitory

• 2-story building (girls upstairs and boy downstairs) equipped to house students in private/semi-private rooms, baths, kitchens, and common areas

• Dorm Parent Apartments-attached to each floor is a private area to house the supervising parents and their families

Staff Housing

• One two-bedroom duplex

• One four-bedroom duplex each having private facilities

• Apartment Complex-six single/couple apartments

Workers Building

• Male and female locker rooms

• Maintenance office

Grounds

• Well equipped playground, sports field with soccer goals, dirt running track, basketball/volleyball/tennis court, petits poteaux for court soccer

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Last Updated: 09/06/2007 14:21