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Prospective Learning Plans

Student studying on her laptopEach Davidson Academy student works closely with their counselor, the curriculum team, and their parents or guardians to create a Prospective Learning Plan (PLP). The PLP is a flexible, evolving document that helps personalize and deepen each student’s learning experience, while also reflecting who they are as an individual.

The purpose of the PLP is to support students in identifying their interests, setting meaningful goals, and growing both academically and personally. This aligns with the Academy’s philosophy of engaging students as individuals who are invested in their own learning.

A Prospective Learning Plan helps students:

  • develop habits of personal introspection, self-advocacy, and responsibility
  • identify areas of interest and curiosity
  • set personal, academic, and future goals
  • access support and resources to pursue their goals
  • build confidence in themselves as individuals

The PLP serves as a guide through the Academy’s rigorous core curriculum, helping students navigate their academic paths while also highlighting individualized opportunities both in and out of the classroom.

PLPs are reviewed and revised at least once each school year to reflect the student’s evolving goals, interests, and achievements.

“One thing is very clear. The Academy is here to help students who want to learn. You can see this quality in its prospective learning plan. Every year, during the first few weeks of the school year, the Academy develops a learning schedule for each student. This way, rather than being separated by grade, students are placed into classes based on their academic ability. One student may be taking a class for advanced math and another may be taking a class for advanced writing skills. More importantly, these classes are taught wonderfully . . . The incredible teachers were one of the things that surprised me the most about the Davidson Academy. They are always ready to help students learn in any way they can, whether that means answering their questions outside of class or providing positive feedback. They are kind, knowledgeable mentors, who take an interest in helping students learn their material. More importantly, they make the content interesting!” ~Davidson Academy Student