




ABOUT US
We Believe in Investing in Young Minds
DT PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Founded in 2013 by Bishop Charles & Lady Shaunda Young, DT Preparatory Academy is a coeducational, preparatory day school for grades K-8 located in Pensacola, Florida. DT Prep produces graduates who "believe that they are in the world not so much for what they can get out of it as for what they can put into it."DT Preparatory Academy aims to infuse scholars with Biblical wisdom, build moral fortitude , and instruct with academic principles through a Christian worldview. Each student wholeheartedly will embrace the Christian worldview and therefore will be able run his/her race with spiritual fervor, mental aptitude and physical endurance.The school provides preparation that promotes the student's sense of identity, community, personal integrity and values for a productive and satisfying life, and prepares the student to lead and to contribute to society.
Over the past 6 years we have had the privilege of knowing and nurturing hundreds of young people, and they’ve made us proud of the remarkable and distinctive lives they’ve gone on to live. Mutual respect and kindness have a big impact here: we encourage our students to invest in the lives of others, on campus, in our wider community, and even across the globe.

BISHOP CHARLES & LADY SHAUNDA YOUNG
FOUNDERS
MISSION STATEMENT
DT Preparatory Academy aims to infuse scholars with Biblical wisdom, build moral fortitude , and instruct with academic principles through a Christian worldview. Each student wholeheartedly will embrace the Christian worldview and therefore will be able run his/her race with spiritual fervor, mental aptitude and physical endurance. Students will fulfill the total plan of God for their lives and begin a legacy at DT Preparatory Academy.
OUR BELIEFS
DT Preparatory Academy aims to infuse scholars with Biblical wisdom, build moral fortitude , and instruct with academic principles through a Christian worldview. Each student wholeheartedly will embrace the Christian worldview and therefore will be able run his/her race with spiritual fervor, mental aptitude and physical endurance. Students will fulfill the total plan of God for their lives and begin a legacy at DT Preparatory Academy.
Learning Requires Effort
Students have a responsibility to actively participate in their own education.
All Students Possess Diverse Gifts
Students need to be motivated and challenged to discover and use their skills and talents.
Positive Visions Are Powerful
Students need to develop a positive vision of their futures with the support of families, educators, and the community.
Partnerships Are Invaluable
Families, educators, and the community must form a partnership to support the growth and development of each student.
A Supportive Environment Fosters Growth
Students need to experience mutual respect in a secure and nurturing learning environment. We must hold high expectations for our students and ourselves.
Growth Must be Continuous
Educators must engage in research and ongoing professional dialogue dedicated to improving teaching and learning.
