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A free public day school on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno.
What parents have to say about The Davidson Academy...
How is the Academy different
“…My child was much happier this year than in previous years. She made more friends and enjoyed the more aggressive pace of the subjects…”
“…The biggest difference is the chance to be around other profoundly gifted kids during the school day/week. It is a relief for our daughter to know that she is not alone…”
“…After two years of homeschool, our child is now able to pursue a wide variety of interests that are stimulating, challenging and within a setting of intellectual peers. This brings out a slight competitive edge (can be a good thing) and allows all the students to really stretch themselves in a safe place…”
“…Before the Academy our student was not motivated, or not provided with work to bring out initiative and intellectual growth. At the Academy, we saw a big change in interest level, effort and true interest in participating AND interest to do his best. All independently. This was a positive year of tremendous growth. This was a major difference in educational experience…”
On dual enrollment option (Academy students accessing University of Nevada, Reno courses):
“…I think this is the most outstanding feature of The Davidson Academy…”
“…This is one the main reasons why our daughter is at the Academy. It is an excellent opportunity to be able to take classes and interact with professors and take part in choirs, etc. We really appreciate the attitude of the University of Nevada, Reno staff and faculty -- they have been very helpful and welcoming…”
“…Dual enrollment presents opportunities for my son to find interesting and challenging subjects…”
“…This dual enrollment facilitates accelerated learning and provides maximal opportunities for each student…”
About the Academy
“…A welcoming place where gifted kids can be themselves, make friends that understand what they've all been through to get here and pursue an excellent education tailored to their own needs and, to some extent, interests…”
“…It has a sense of community and kids feel they belong there. It is an excellent environment!”
“…The peer association is key. It's the single most important thing to our daughter. Second is the acceleration in schoolwork and the high level of instruction. Recognition of and respect for special needs for gifted students is the most important difference for us as parents. We are delighted to be able to spend time with parents of DA students. They will be friends for life. We do not have that experience in our old community very often…”
“…I see it has having HUGE potential and the Academy has shown a willingness to make the changes that are needed when they are needed. As parents of these kids, that is what we are really looking for in the end - a school that can acknowledge if something isn't working and make changes (as opposed to taking so long to make changes that the kids who needed it are no longer in school by the time the change takes place)…”
“…It is a unique supportive environment that I am happy to have my son in…”
“…A work in progress, constantly changing -- but in a good way. You and your family, including the student, must be comfortable with that concept. You must be open minded and need patience to trust in this ongoing adventure. It's a very good place for our child, and we believe it will continue to improve, evolve and adjust as the student body changes and grows…”
“…Great teachers, outstanding classes, warm, caring staff, in a small, supportive atmosphere…”
“…Good opportunity for a student to grow in an environment with peers of the same abilities…”
“…Our daughter is reading for pleasure for the first time in years because she wants to be able to talk to her Davidson Academy pals about various issues…”
“…Great start for a new school. I was impressed with the flexibility the Academy demonstrated by making necessary changes. Thanks for arranging online and in person discussions/meetings with University of Nevada, Reno administrators and outside experts…”
“…We are grateful for the opportunity to have our son at the Academy and understand that the Academy is a work in process. We believe we are working toward the same goals…”
