Educational Development

Delta Academy

Catching the Dreams of Tomorrow, Preparing Young Women for the 21st Century: The Delta Academy was created in 1996 out of an urgent sense that bold action was needed to save our young females (ages 11-14) from the perils of academic failure, low self-esteem, and crippled futures. Delta Academy provides an opportunity for Hammond Area Alumnae to enrich and enhance the education that our young teens receive in schools across Tangipahoa Parish.

A primary goal of the program is to prepare young girls for full participation as leaders in the 21st Century. With that in mind our local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., has designed a program built around the following

themes: mathematics/science, self esteem, physical health/wellness, technology, leadership, community service, nontraditional careers and much more!

The program is scheduled to meet once per month. We have meeting facilities in various locations throughout the parish.

Please feel free to contact Delta Academy at correspondencehaac@gmail.com for more information.

Delta GEMS

Delta GEMS was created to “catch the dreams” of African American adolescent girls aged 14-18. Delta GEMS provides the frame work to actualize those dreams through the performance of specific tasks that develop a “CAN DO” attitude.

The goals for Delta GEMS are:

To instill the need to excel academically;
To provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success;
To assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures—high school and beyond; and

To create compassionate, caring, and community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.

The Delta GEMS framework is composed of five major components (Scholarship, Sisterhood, Show Me the Money, Service, and Infinitely Complete), forming a road map for college and career planning. Topics within the five major components are designed to provide interactive lessons and activities that provide opportunities for self-reflection and individual growth.

Please feel free to contact Delta GEMS at correspondencehaac@gmail.com for more information.

EMBODI

The EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) program is designed to refocus the efforts of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, with the support and action of other major organizations, on the plight of African-American males.

EMBODI is aimed at young African American males ages 13-17. EMBODI was created out of an urgent sense that “bold action is needed to save our young males from the perils of academic failure, low self-esteem, and crippled futures”. Our program focuses on workshops to assist the young men reach their fullest potential educationally, socially, and emotionally.

Some of the major themes of the program are:

Character
Relationships
Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Education
Financial Literacy
Service Learning

Please feel free to contact EMBODI at correspondencehaac@gmail.com for more information.