As a Christian school, Davidson Academy is keenly aware of its obligation to help students grow spiritually as well as academically. Bible study, weekly chapel, and prayer are regular aspects of the curriculum. True to the school’s interdenominational mission, more than 20 denominations and 50 area churches are represented among both the student body and faculty/staff of Davidson Academy.
Lower School students study the Bible in each grade level, have weekly chapels, and have opportunities to help in mission projects.
Each spring, the Upper School observes Spiritual Emphasis Week. During this special time, coordinated by Spiritual Life Coordinator Will Gruenewald and a Student Chapel Leadership Team, there are daily chapel services with various themes, praise assemblies, evangelistic meetings, special music, and testimonies. Various people from around the area are asked to come and speak during Spiritual Emphasis Week in the group assembly.
Recording artist Amy Grant performed during Lower School chapel.
Weekly chapel services are conducted for and by the students.
8:15 a.m. -- Preschool chapel in the Odom Gym on Wednesdays
9:15 p.m. -- Lower School chapel in the Odom Gym onThursdays
9:40 a.m. -- Upper School chapel (grades 7-12) in the Huggins Gym on Thursdays
Davidson Academy Upper School students are offered the opportunity to go on a cross-cultural mission trip to Matamoros, Mexico, each year as well as a local mission trip to Briceville, Tenn.
Retreats are held for the following groups:
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Back-to-School Retreat at Camp Linden the first week of school for grades 9-12. Some alumni attend this retreat and lead "family groups."
- Eighth-Grade Retreat in January to Gatlinburg, Tenn.
All students are challenged to get involved helping others in meaningful ways, and numerous opportunities for ministry are provided.
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