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STUDENTS
91 students are enrolled for the current year (2009-2010).
70 students were enrolled during third year (2008-2009).
44 students were enrolled during second year
(2007-2008).
35 students were enrolled during first year
(2006-2007).
Students range in age from 9 to 17.
Families have moved to Reno to attend the Academy from Alabama, Arkansas, California,
Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico,
New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington,
Wyoming and one family from Australia.
ADMISSIONS
Applicants must be performing at the advanced middle or high school level, or above,
across all subject areas.
Applicants must score in the 99.9th percentile on IQ tests or
at the extreme
for their age groups on aptitude tests.
ACADEMICS
Unlike traditional school settings, Academy classes are
organized by ability, not by age.
Students develop Personalized Learning Plans (PLP) to guide them
through a rigorous core curriculum and choosing electives.
Courses are taught by licensed Nevada teachers, who receive special training on the needs of the profoundly gifted.
Subject areas include language and literature, mathematics, science, history, foreign languages, health and physical education, and the arts.
Students attend middle and high school classes at the Academy
and, when ready, may access University courses for advanced studies.
Extracurricular activities include an art club, chess club,
community crusaders, cross country running club, drama, environmental club, First Lego League robotics,
mathematics club, school newspaper, philosophy, science society, speech and debate,
student council, and yearbook.
GENERAL
The
Academy is the first free public school of its kind in the nation defined as a
"university school for profoundly gifted pupils" in Nevada
Revised Statutes (NRS) 392A.
FACILITY
The
Academy is located
in the University of Nevada, Renos Jot
Travis Building.
The 30,000 square foot facility includes 11 classrooms, student study areas,
music practice rooms, a school library and a courtyard.
Wireless Internet, SMART classroom
technology and mobile systems are available throughout the building.
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