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Reno, Nev. (Oct.
2006)
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The Davidson Academy, the first free public school of its
kind in the nation serving profoundly gifted students, opened August 28,
2006 with an inaugural class of more than 35 students ranging
in age from 10 to 16. An individualized learning plan for each
student will enable the teachers to guide students through the
appropriate level and pace of each subject area. While
approximately half of the students are from Reno, many of the
families moved to Reno to attend the Academy.
To be eligible to
attend The Davidson Academy, students must be at the middle or high
school level across all subject areas and score in the 99.9th
percentile on IQ or college entrance tests, such as the SAT or ACT.
Davidson Academy students will have the
opportunity to proceed through undergraduate and graduate coursework
at the University of Nevada, and students will also be able to pursue
research with professors.
The Davidson Academy is
located on the University campus at 1670 N. Virginia St. in Reno and
will expand into a permanent location on campus within the
next few years.
For more information
about the Academy, please visit
www.DavidsonAcademy.UNR.edu.
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