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Dear Prospective Davidson Academy Students,
I have been attending the Academy since its
inception, but unlike many other students, I am originally from Reno. Long
before I came to the Academy, it was my dream to find a school that would
challenge me and allow me to reach my full potential. In fact, by the time I
was in middle school, my family and I were willing to move to another state in
search of such a school. But thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, whose vision made
this dream a reality, I was able to explore this completely new opportunity that
I had once merely dreamt about. My decision to attend the Academy has created a
new chapter in my life - one filled with exciting opportunities, a fulfilling
academic and social environment, and friends that I hope to be in contact with
for a long time. My decision to attend the Academy is the best decision I have
made thus far. The Academy is definitely the place to be.
Students are offered a one-of-a-kind opportunity, allowing them to take challenging classes not only at the Academy, but also at the University of Nevada, Reno. For me, this combination allows me to gain valuable skills that I can refer to when I attend college in the near future, while still allowing me to experience the joys of high school. As the saying goes, “The sky is the limit”
as far as what you can truly achieve at this unique school. In addition, everyone is immersed in a unique social environment that allows them to interact with peers of similar  age and intellect.
Though it may be difficult to make a decision to
attend here, I encourage you to see yourself at the Academy and compare it to your previous experiences, and make a decision that you can look back
on without regret. I know my decision to attend this school positively impacted my life, and I have never felt as happy and satisfied. With that said, I look forward to seeing you at the Academy soon!
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Misha Raffiee, Third Year Davidson Academy Student
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Get to Know Us |
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Since we are on the same academic calendar as the University of Nevada, Reno, The Davidson Academy’s spring semester is about to begin. It is an exciting time! We just completed
the first semester in our new location on the University campus, the Jot Travis building. The past few months have been very busy but incredibly rewarding. We’ve seen students grow and mature both academically and socially, and look forward to the possibilities of the coming semester,
including celebrating graduation for several students.
Please be sure to read our many content updates to The Davidson Academy website.
Many are featured below. Also, remember the application deadline for next year is quickly approaching. We hope you consider applying!
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Colleen Harsin, Director of The Davidson
Academy of Nevada
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Program Updates
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Winter Tours for Prospective Students -
January 22 & February 19
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 Now that you’ve read about some of the remarkable features of The Davidson Academy, have you ever thought about
seeing them yourself? Or maybe you have specific questions about
the Academy you would like to ask in person. If this is the case, join us for one of our winter tours! Hear from current students and Academy parents, familiarize yourself with our faculty and staff, and network with others
touring the school.
If you can't visit in January or February, mark your calendar for one of these
other upcoming tours:
- Thursday, March 26, 2009
- Thursday, April 16, 2009
- Friday, Aug. 14, 2009
RSVP is required for all tours. If you would like more information, please email
explore@davidsonacademy.unr.edu.
2009-2010 Academy Application Deadline – March 1, 2009
 The final date to submit applications for the 2009-2010 school year is fast approaching! Applications are still available, but applicants are encouraged to submit them as soon as possible as space is limited. If you are looking to be academically challenged and think The Davidson Academy may be the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply!
Applications can be found on the Academy
How to Apply page and consist of three downloadable documents. The Academy is specifically designed to meet the needs of profoundly gifted middle and high school students at the sixth grade level and beyond who score in the 99.9th percentile on IQ or college entrance tests, such as the SAT or ACT. Please review the
Test Score Criteria page as these scores are mandatory for student eligibility.
We have updated our admissions process which is outlined on the
Application Review Process webpage.
Summer Fun and Excitement
 Enjoy three weeks of challenging, college-level work during the summer while making new friends and living on the University of Nevada, Reno campus! If you will be 13 to 16 years old during the THINK Summer Institute which runs, July 11 through August 1, you can apply with test results that meet or exceed designated
SAT or
ACT scores listed at
www.DavidsonGifted.org/Think. THINKers have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the University campus where The Davidson Academy of Nevada is located, along with some of the professors who teach Academy students, and
attend cultural events in the Reno-Lake Tahoe area. Tuition is $2,700 and includes course credits, room and board, and the cost of planned programs and activities. Financial assistance is available based on need. Applications will be accepted on a space-available basis until
April 22, 2009.
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Visit the Improved Academy Website |
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If you haven’t visited
The Davidson Academy website for a while, we encourage you
to check it out! We have added numerous pages and photos to enhance the content of the site. Among the site’s improved features:
- A
photo page
to provide several views of our new location on the University campus;
- Updated
admissions pages to explain our revised step-by-step application process;
- New academic-related pages, on topics ranging from
curriculum to
pedagogy to
guidance counseling and more;
- Student-specific and parent-specific pages
These are just some of
the many new aspects of the Academy website.
Check it out today!
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Cool Spots on Campus - Mackay Mines Building |
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 With hands-on interactive displays, large-scale rotating Earth and moon globes, a black hole demonstrator, dozens of meteorites and more, the
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the
Mackay Mines Building is one of the most notable structures on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Overlooking the quad and only a short walk from The Davidson Academy, the building houses the W.M. Keck Museum and DeLaMare Library. A statue of famed mining magnate John W. Mackay, created by Mount Rushmore sculptor Gutzon
Borglum, stands in front of the storied building.
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Featuring the Davidson Institute's eNews-Update |
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The Davidson Institute's free
eNewsletter, the eNews-Update, provides up-to-date
gifted-related news every other month starting in 2009. It is a great read for students, parents and educators in
search of the latest gifted stories, studies and developments, state-specific legislation updates, events and more.
Subscribe
today!
View the latest issue,
which features the 2008 Davidson Fellows, Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, CTY Talent Search, and more.
eNews-Update Archive Page
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"I found that the presence of The Davidson
Academy on the University of Nevada, Reno campus
made it a lot easier to get into upper level
college courses when I was ready and allowed me to take advantage of
opportunities I wouldn't have had otherwise.
It
was also nice to be part of a network of
students and their parents
who had similar
problems and interests as me and my family."
~ Third-year
Academy student
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