[UAGCNews] The Davidson Academy of Nevada

[Michelle Fish]

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The Davidson Academy of Nevada 

Applications Available for 2008-2009 School Year

 

A free, public school for profoundly gifted pupils on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, The Davidson Academy of Nevada is seeking qualified students to apply for the 2008-2009 school year. The mission of The Davidson Academy is to provide profoundly gifted young people an advanced educational opportunity matched to their abilities, strengths and interests. The Academy is a non-residential, full-time day school and many families have relocated to Reno in order for their student(s) to attend.


To be eligible to attend The Davidson Academy, students must be at the middle or high school level across all subject areas and score in the 99.9th percentile on IQ or college entrance tests, such as the SAT or ACT. The Academy is specifically designed to meet the needs of profoundly gifted middle and high school students, starting at the sixth grade level and beyond. For admission details, please visit www.DavidsonAcademy.UNR.edu/Admissions.

 

A personalized learning plan for each student will enable the teachers to guide students through the appropriate level and pace of each subject area.  Academy students can proceed through the required middle and high school curriculum at a pace appropriate to their abilities and motivation. Davidson Academy students have the opportunity to proceed through undergraduate and graduate coursework at the University of Nevada as they meet the prerequisites to do so, and students can also pursue special research projects with professors. 

 

On Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, The Davidson Academy will be hosting a tour for prospective students and their families. For details, please visit www.DavidsonAcademy.UNR.edu/Explore or email explore at davidsonacademy.unr.edu.

       

For more information about the Academy, visit www.DavidsonAcademy.UNR.edu.