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Dunwoody schools also claim other
honors. Austin Elementary received
STUDENT-CENTRIC curriculum a Platinum Award in the 2017 Single
Statewide Accountability designations,
ranking in the top one percent of
From age four through eighth Students of The Davis Academy Georgia schools for student achievement.
grade, The Davis Academy provides a distinguish themselves academically, Vanderlyn Elementary earned a Gold
challenging and enriching education as well as in the arts and sports. Award by performing in the top three
based on an innovative, student-centric The strong foundation they receive percent of all Georgia schools in
curriculum. The learning and the “ahas” at The Davis Academy enables our overall performance.
happen not only in classrooms, but graduates to succeed at the high At the same time, Dunwoody High
also in state-of-the-art science labs, schools and colleges of their choice, School earned two designations in the
state’s accountability ratings. The school
a calming outdoor nature sanctuary,
EDUCATION conferences with students from around skills. The Davis Academy is recognized overall performance, and a bronze award
with exemplary academic and leadership
received a silver award for ranking in the
creativity-driving idea labs and in video
top five percent of Georgia schools for
as the largest Reform Jewish Day School
the globe.
for ranking in the top seven percent in
in the country, accredited through
Teachers use expertise, experience,
student progress.
SACS and SAIS.
caring and guidance to get to know each
DCSD has launched the following
Schedule a private tour today
child and nurture the development of his
initiatives to raise the bar on student
or her unique talents. Beyond academics,
performance in Dunwoody and
davisacademy.org/events.
we teach life skills, instill Jewish values, by calling 678.527.3300 or visit system-wide:
and provide diverse experiences so that Proceed with construction and
our students become well-balanced and Amy Shafron, Head of School programmatic priorities funded
self-confident individuals. The Davis Academy through E-SPLOST
PLEASE CALL 678.527.3300 FOR A TOUR. Increase district fiscal accountability
and transparency
Continue the implementation of a
new district-wide curriculum
Continue STEM as a catalyst for
project-based learning
Continue integrating creative
instruction and new technology
through programs such as the
Digital Dreamers (1-to-1 computers
for students) and FLEX Academy
(virtual learning)
Increase wraparound services
through the Circle of Care

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