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STUDENT-CENTRIC curriculum

From Kindergarten Prep - diversity makes our school vibrant
Eighth Grade, The Davis Academy and the individual differences that
teaches to the whole child, creating make our school community so
compassionate leaders and unique. With a retention rate of 97%,
equipping them with skills they The Davis Academy community is
will use for the entirety of their comprised of families from across
academic careers and beyond.
the globe, nation, and 31 metro
EDUCATION values, and provide diverse prestigious public and private high The Davis Academy
We teach life skills, instill Jewish
Atlanta zip codes.
Davis graduates attend the most
experiences so that our students
become well-rounded and self-
schools in Atlanta, they know who
confident individuals.
they are and continuously make a
Students learn amongst a warm
and supportive community that difference in their communities and Increase district fiscal accountability
the world.
shares common values and visions. and transparency
We celebrate both the ways our Amy Shafron, Head of School Continue the implementation of a
The Davis Academy new district-wide curriculum
Continue STEM as a catalyst for
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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
Dunwoody is also served by
several private schools with faith or
non-religious affiliated, academic-based
curricula. Students enjoy smaller class
sizes with many of the same public
school opportunities including athletics,
arts and culture, and even community
service, producing well-rounded citizens
who are equipped to move into the
workforce or higher education.
Dunwoody residents can
choose from a wealth of local higher
education institutions after graduation.
Nationally recognized and world-
renowned institutions including
Mercer University, Troy University,
American InterContinental University,
Emory University, Georgia Institute of
Technology, and Georgia State University
– just to name a few – promote rigorous

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