• Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation Magnet School

     

    Grade Levels: Pre K- 8
    School Population: approx. 470
    Hours: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
     
     
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    http://www.newhavenmagnetschools.com/
     
     

    Our Mission Statement

     

    Davis Academy for Arts and Design Innovation Magnet School  develops reflective programs that foster a child’s ethical, psycho-social, physical and intellectual development through explicit instruction and collaboration within a professional learning community. The school nurtures a student’s capacity to think strategically and critically in preparation for leadership and optimal success in our global society. Together, as a collective community of leaders, we strive to deepen our commitment to social values such as kindness, responsibility and respect for others.

     
     You Should Know: 

    • Schools of the 21st Century Program -Quality Before and After-School Programs -Strong Parental Support and Involvement

     

    • School Development Program -A Focus on Child Development Theory -School-Wide Planning and Decision Making

     

    • University / Community Partnerships -Yale University, School Development Program -Yale, School of the 21st Century Program

     

    • All-Day Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Classes

     

    • "Integrated Day" Curriculum Model of Instruction -Science & Social Studies-based Thematic Units -22 Student Average Class Size -Critical & Creative Thinking Skills

     

    • Instrumental Music Instruction/Drama

     

    • Library Power School / Multimedia Library Center

     

    • Computer Learning Centers -Library Media Center for Research -Classroom Centers: Publishing of Student Writing, Computer Assisted Instruction