Hey Alumni!
Welcome back to your old stomping grounds!
We've gathered a variety of resources to support you throughout 9th-12th grade. While some sections are geared specifically toward graduating seniors, most of what you'll find is useful at any stage!
9th - 12th Grade Resources
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College prep programs offer valuable resources to guide you toward academic and career success.
Explore the links provided for more information on how to get started!
Jacob Family Foundation:Atlantic Impact (11th Grade)
Boys Hope Girls Hope Detroit (Apply between age 10 and 14)
Detroit College Access Network (upper classmen)
Midnight Golf (12th Grade)
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We are here to support you through every step of your high school journey—feel free to schedule a check-in with me anytime, for any reason, by clicking here.
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GV Pathways is offering 24 1-hour 1:1 virtual tutoring sessions for your child at no cost. Tutoring will occur after school in the evenings/weekends from your home. We recommend having at least 1 session per week; however, it is up to you to determine your family's availability. Please complete this form to provide several weekly times that your student will be home and available for tutoring so we can pair them with an available tutor.
EQPD will share your final tutoring schedule by the Friday before tutoring begins. Our next start date will be the week of January 6th, 2025.
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Opportunities for Alumni:
We'll be on the lookout for exciting opportunities and will keep this space updated with the best ones we find!
Preparing for College Resources
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The Dilip K. Mullick Opportunity Fund is available to any student who completes at least one full school year (present on the first day and last day of school in the same school year) and graduates eighth grade from the Detroit Achievement Academy district. Investment opportunities begin in 6th grade and extend through 12th grade.
Current investment opportunities and focus points can be viewed here. Upon graduation from high school, students are eligible to apply for reimbursement for expenses related to furthering their education.
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The goal of The Dilip K. Mullick Opportunity Fund is to improve the outcomes for all Detroit Achievement Academy students through the investment in their long-term education by incentivizing and reinforcing behavior that will lead to their overall success.
In service of this goal, approval of applications for funding and the final total amount of reimbursement will be dependent on criteria including but not limited to the following:
● The student’s semi-annual submission of focus point progress, including necessary documentation when requested (report card, attendance reports, etc.),
● The student’s ongoing engagement with our High School Transition Coordinator and other school staff throughout their time in High School,
● All relevant documentation provided for proper use of reimbursed funds.
Final funding amounts will vary from $0-5,000 even if all criteria listed above are met.
Examples of things for which which funds will be reimbursed:
● textbooks
● room & board
● college, university, or trade school tuition
● personal computer
● school supplies
Examples of expenses for which funds will not be reimbursed:
● expenses related to family of the student
● alcohol
● vacation/travel-related expenses
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Submit your metrics by using this link!
By doing this regularly, you will be eligible for up to $5,000 by the time you graduate from high school to use for college tuition, books, or other costs associated with furthering your education or jumpstarting your career!
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The Pathways Program to Grand Valley State University provides high school students with a structured path to college, offering academic support, mentorship, and guidance throughout the admission process. It ensures a smooth transition to university life while preparing students for long-term success at GVSU.
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Current class of 2025, check back in the Spring to apply!
DAA Alumni Spotlight
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Corey Sadler
DAA Class of 2022
Congratulations to DAA Alum, Corey Sadler, who was recently named MaxPreps 2024 Player of the Year in Michigan after helping Cass Technical High School win the MHSAA Division 1 State Championship.
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Aiden Dewberry
DAA Class of 2021
Shout out to Aiden, who was recently named Scholar of the Week at Jalen Rose Leadership Academy for his contributions in his Language Arts course. Aidan is a senior on track to graduate in the spring!
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Xynese Frazier
DAA Class of 2021
Congratulations to Xynese!! She is seen here visiting DAA with her acceptance letter to Michigan State University, where she was recently accepted on site at Renaissance High School! Xynese already has other acceptances to Wayne State, U of M and of course our wonderful authorizer, Grand Valley State University.
Take a look below for any upcoming events that may interest you!
Take a look below for any upcoming events that may interest you!
DATE: March 19th, 2025
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
9th Grade Trip to Grand Valley State University
December 19th, 2024
Detroit Achievement Academy
Detroit, MI
Detroit Achievement Academy Winter Night of the Arts
Thursday, December 19th, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
February 1st, 2025
Detroit Achievement Academy
Detroit, MI
Grand Valley Alumni Summit
Get in touch!
We love and miss you and would love to get in touch! Feel free to email kevin@detroitachievement.org to set-up a time to connect, share about your experience in high school, and more.