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Hey Prospective Students!

My name is Raghavi Anand. I’m 17 and a senior this year at The Davidson Academy. I started at the Academy as a sophomore and I can’t believe it’s already my third and final year! I’ve made some great memories along the way, thanks to the incredible teachers and the amazing opportunities that I’ve been able to access as an Academy student.

Surely, you’ve heard of the fantastic academics available at this school, and you’re ready to be challenged in your classes. One of the things I love about the Academy is how the staff is able to accommodate every student’s interests and needs. Due to the wonderful relationship that the Academy has with the University of Nevada Reno, every student can take classes at the University geared toward their own tastes. Not only are these classes interesting, but they also give you a feel for the college environment, while even earning college credit.

Initially, one of my concerns was whether or not I’d fit in at the Academy. I understand that you might be worried about making friends. But, rest assured, there is someone who is bound to share the same interests as you. I originally attended school in Carson City, so it was difficult for me to leave all my old friends. But, I’ve made even more friends here - ones I know I’ll have for a long time.

So, prospective student, I encourage you to apply! It is one of the best academic decisions I’ve made, and I’m happy to know that I have such a solid foundation to lean back on once I begin college.

~ Raghavi Anand, Third Year Davidson Academy Student

 
   Program Updates
  Davidson Academy
2014-2015 Application Available
The Davidson Academy of Nevada application for the 2014-2015 school year is now available! Visit the How to Apply page to access the new online application system. If you are looking for an environment to better fit your social and academic needs, The Davidson Academy may be the place for you!

The Academy is specifically designed to meet the needs of profoundly gifted middle and high school students who score in the 99.9th percentile on IQ or college entrance tests, such as the SAT or ACT. Please review the recently updated Qualification Criteria page of our website as these scores are mandatory for student eligibility. On the Application Review Process page, you will find detailed information about the on-site assessment.

Upcoming Tours for Prospective Students
Each month during the school year, The Davidson Academy hosts a tour for prospective students and their parents. At these tours, visitors meet current Academy students, parents, faculty and staff, and ask specific questions about the school.

Upcoming school tours will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the following Fridays:
  • Sept. 20, 2013
  • Oct. 18, 2013
  • Nov. 15, 2013
  • Dec. 13, 2013
  • Jan. 31, 2014
  • Feb. 14, 2014
  • March 14, 2014
For details, including directions to The Davidson Academy and RSVP information, please visit the Tours page. If you would like more information, please contact us at outreach@davidsonacademy.unr.edu.
   EXPLORE Test to be offered at Academy in October

Davidson AcademyIn conjunction with the University of Iowa’s Belin-Blank Exceptional Student Talent Search (BESTS), The Davidson Academy will serve as a test site for the two-hour EXPLORE® test on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. The EXPLORE® test, developed by ACT for 8th graders, is an effective above-level test for younger students (grades 4-6), and provides the opportunity to demonstrate their advanced abilities. An EXPLORE® test score can be used in the context of eligibility criteria for the Davidson Young Scholars program as well as The Davidson Academy. The goal of BESTS is to discover students who need further educational challenge to fully realize their academic talent. To register, click here.

Also, The Davidson Academy will be hosting a public tour the day before the Explore Test, on Friday, Oct. 18.

  
   Student Activities
  
Davidson Academy students have the opportunity to take part in a number of pursuits outside of the classroom. Students are encouraged to participate in clubs, teams and community activities. Below is a list of activities currently offered at the Academy:
  • Astronomy Club
    • Davidson Academy
  • Community Crusaders
  • Crafts for Causes
  • Creative Writing
  • DECA
  • Future Physicians
  • Green Earth Community Knowledge Organization (GECKO)
  • Health & Social Justice
  • Life Skills
  • Math Club
  • Meditation Group
  • The Messenger, Literary Magazine
  • Model United Nations
  • Music Club
  • P.A.W.S. (Passion Animals, Wildlife, Students)
  • RE(A)D (student newspaper)
  • Robots, Rockets, & Radio (RRR)
  • Science Club
  • Science Olympiad
  • Student Council
Academy Student Participates in Summer Internship
Academy student Dylan Bowman interned with KRNV News 4, Reno's NBC affiliate, this summer. He describes his experiences below.

"During my internship at KRNV News 4, I worked with local anchors and weather forecasters to learn about the production of a news broadcast. I wrote stories for the Noon and 5 o'clock newscast and put together a weather forecast. I attended the morning meeting with the news director, producers and anchors to discuss what would air on the broadcast that day. During this experience I learned how to write a story for the news as well as good work habits."

  
   Web Updates

  • The 2013-2014 Davidson Academy School Profile has just been posted to the Academy website. It provides information on the Academy's background, students, mission statement, goals, core values, eligibility criteria, curriculum, graduation requirements and more. View the PDF here.
  • The recently updated Course List page takes a look at the Academy course offerings for high school credit, as well as the most recent courses students have taken at the University of Nevada, Reno, under our dual enrollment agreement.
  • For helpful information about relocating to Reno, be sure to check out the Reno Relocation page on the Academy website. This page includes a recent report by Business Insider that lists Reno as the 17th Safest City in America.


 		 
Davidson Academy“One of the most unique traits about the Academy is the fact that the curriculum is molded superbly to match the interests and abilities of students . . . the staff and even fellow students are so ready and willing to make sure that you are able to pursue your interests and goals outside of what is taught in the classroom.”

Visesh Ravikumar, Davidson Academy Graduate (pictured, left)

 


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