Report Card -
The Davidson Academy of Nevada
 
The Davidson Academy of Nevada
 
The Davidson Academy of Nevada
Colleen Harsin, Director, Principal
Jot Travis Building #048 1164 N. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89503
Phone: 775-682-5800 Fax: 775-682-5801
Website: www.DavidsonAcademy.unr.edu
 
 
Mission Statement
To provide profoundly gifted young people an advanced educational opportunity matched to their abilities, strengths, and interests.
 
Highlights

The Davidson Academy is a unique public school for profoundly gifted students grouped by ability rather than age.The school operates with a team-based staff led by a director. During the past year:
  • Enrollment increased from 91 to 123 students, including students moving to Reno from around the country to attend.
  • The Academy had 8 students in its first graduating class in May 2009; 6 graduated in May 2010; 5 graduated in May 2011.
  • The Class of 2011 included three National Merit Finalists and one Presidential Scholars Program nominee.
  • Accreditation was granted through the Northwest Accreditation Commission. NWAC visit was scheduled for May 2011.
  • The Final Pupil Enrollment and Attendance Audit reported no findings or recommendations for the 2009-2010 audit year.
  • 82% of Academy students who took AP exams earned scores of 4 or 5; the remaining 17% earned a score of 3.
  • Students performed well in various competitions: MathCounts, Biology Olympiad, spelling and geography bees, and others.
  • Community Crusaders student volunteers helped local groups, including Food Bank of Northern NV and Ronald McDonald House.
  • For additional information, visit http://print.ditd.org/Academy/Academy_School_Profile.pdf to view our school profile.
 
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1
Operate in a manner that is consistent with NRS 392A while maintaining AYP and High-Achieving designation.

Objective(s):
Submit required reports and information with approved alterations as needed. Consult with Superintendent of Public Instruction and other state representatives as needed to review procedures and develop guidelines.

Goal 2
Address NWAC indicators in preparation for the May 2011 Review Team Evaluation.

Objective(s):
Participate in accreditation process activities and reports. Comply with the report and recommendations for next steps as provided by NWAC.