COVID-19
COVID-19 Communications to Parents
List of 20 news stories.
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A Video Message from Nurse Karen Tressler - August 4, 2020
Read MoreDear DA Family,Please see the hand-washing video message from Nurse Karen Tressler, regarding the "Roadmap to Reopening Davidson Academy" for the upcoming school year. -
SAGE Dining Services - Payment Change for New School Year
Read MoreDear DA Community,We are so excited to start the 2020-2021 school year in just a few days! We want to let you know there has been a change for payment on dining services this year.This fall you will no longer have to load funds to your MyKidsSpending (MKS) account. Your account will remain accessible to monitor your students spending habits. The accounts will be inclining daily as purchases are made and they will be billed on your Smart Tuition account at the end of each month. If you currently have funds in your students’ MKS dining account, those funds will be credited before you begin accruing new charges. -
Back-To-School Bash OUTDOORS on August 3
Back-To-School Bash OUTDOORS on August 3Read More
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Upper School Cafeteria Message from Edwina Kimbro - July 23, 2020
Read MoreDear DA Family,Please see the Upper School cafeteria video message from our Sage Dining Food Service Director, Edwina Kimbro, regarding the "Roadmap to Reopening Davidson Academy" for the upcoming school year. -
A Lower School Cafeteria Message from Edwina Kimbro - July 22, 2020
Read MoreDear DA Family,Please see the Lower School cafeteria video message from our Sage Dining Food Service Director, Edwina Kimbro, regarding the "Roadmap to Reopening Davidson Academy" for the Elementary and Middle School students for the upcoming school year. -
Details for Distance Learning Option - July 22, 2020
Read MoreDear Davidson Academy Families,Enclosed you will find the details of our Distance Learning program for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Our faculty, staff and administration have worked diligently to create a plan that will meet the needs of our families. -
A Video Message from Dean of Students Mac Swann - July 17, 2020
Read MoreDear DA Family,Please see the video message from our Dean of Students, Mac Swann, regarding the "Roadmap to Reopening Davidson Academy" for the students in 8th-12th grade in the Upper School building for the upcoming school year. -
A Video Message from Middle School Principal Dr. Terry Shrader - July 15, 2020
Read MoreDear DA Family,Please see the video message from Middle School Principal Dr. Terry Shrader regarding the "Roadmap to Reopening Davidson Academy" for the Middle School corridor for the upcoming school year. -
A Video Message From LS Head Kelly Colley - July 13, 2020
Read MoreDear DA Family,Please see the video message from LS Head Kelly Colley regarding the "Roadmap to Reopening Davidson Academy" for the upcoming school year. -
A Video Message From Headmaster Joe Bradley - July 8, 2020
Read MoreDear DA Family,Please see the video message from Headmaster Joe Bradley today regarding the "Roadmap to Reopening Davidson Academy" for the upcoming school year. -
Roadmap to Reopening Davidson Academy
Read MoreDear DA Family,It's hard to believe that the first day of school is only a month away!The Davidson Academy COVID-19 Task Force has been working diligently over the last several weeks to create a comprehensive plan for reopening school for in-person instruction on Thursday, August 6, with the health and safety of our students, families, faculty, and staff as the top priority. -
Davidson Academy Plans to Reopen for School on August 6
Read MoreDear DA Family,We are actively preparing to reopen our campus for in-person instruction for our students on August 6. Over the last several weeks, we have been working diligently to put together a comprehensive plan for reopening school, on schedule, with the health and safety of our students, families, faculty, and staff, as the top priority.
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End of School Year Message from Headmaster Joe Bradley - May 15, 2020
Read MoreDear DA Family,As we finish the 2019-2020 school year today, I'd like to congratulate all the students, who have persevered and endured by doing great work these last two months and really all year long. You've made it!
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A Message From Headmaster Joe Bradley - April 27, 2020
Read MoreDear DA Families,We have several exciting events coming up, including the high school awards later today via Zoom.Please click HERE to view a message from Headmaster Joe Bradley with more details. -
Revised Senior Calendar 2020
Seniors and Senior Families,Read MoreThere are so many people here at Davidson Academy that are so proud of the Class of 2020. Who could have imagined that we would move from Spring Break to Remote Learning and actually stay there.A committee of hard working teachers and staff members have been working since Spring Break on the "what ifs". What if we don't get back until May, what if we can't get together at all, what if the year comes and goes and Covid-19 is still making people sick?misc_183485.pdf -
Distance Learning Continues Through the 2019-2020 Published School Calendar
Read MoreFollowing Governor Bill Lee’s recommendation to close schools in Tennessee for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, Davidson Academy will follow his recommendation and continue to utilize our distance learning program through the remainder of the 2019-2020 published school calendar. You will be hearing directly from Dr. Shrader and Mrs. Colley next week with regards to specific year-end events planned within the Upper School, Middle School and Elementary School. -
Safer At Home Through April 24, 2020 - Headmaster Joe Bradley
Read MoreAs a result of today’s State of Metro address, in which Mayor John Cooper announced extending the “Safer At Home” order through April 24, to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Davidson Academy will continue to follow Mayor Cooper’s directive to keep our campus closed through Friday, April 24. -
Distance Learning in Full Swing - Headmaster Joe Bradley
Read MoreWith Davidson Academy being located in Davidson County, we are currently operating under the directive of Mayor John Cooper’s “Safer At Home” order to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This will keep our campus closed through Sunday, April 5, while now implementing our distance learning strategy.As many of you have heard by now, Governor Bill Lee recently extended his recommendation to close public schools in Tennessee from Tuesday, March 31, to Friday, April 24. While we process daily updates from our local, state, and federal leaders, we continue to closely monitor the ever-changing landscape with COVID-19. -
Principal's Press - DA Distance Learning MS/HS Info - March 22, 2020
Read MoreDear Middle School and High School Families,As our Spring Break comes to a close, I know you have many questions. Don't worry, just like our Lord promised, as to eating, drinking, and having clothes. All your questions about schooling will be answered as we move forward. If you become confused or frustrated, email me at tshrader@davidsonacademy.com or text or call me at 615-566-9955. Do not worry about bothering me; I'm available anytime.
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A Message From the Book of Matthew - Headmaster Joe Bradley
Read MoreAs we head into the weekend, I'd like to share a message of encouragement with you from the book of Matthew, Chapter 6, Verses 25-26.
Please watch the video message here:
FOLLOWING DISTANCE LEARNING LAST SPRING, WE PLAN TO START SCHOOL ON CAMPUS AUGUST 6
Following Governor Bill Lee's recommendation to close schools in Tennessee for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year back on April 15, Davidson Academy followed his recommendation and continued to utilize our customized distance learning program for the next month (two month span of distance learning in total) through the remainder of the 2019-2020 published school calendar. Our final day of instruction was Friday, May 15.
Our Prom was held on Friday, June 19. We are proactively committed to providing a memorable graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020. Graduation festivities for our seniors will be held on Thursday, July 23.
We plan to reopen the Davidson Academy campus for in-person instruction for students on Thursday, August 6.
Please see our Roadmap to Reopening below:
Roadmap to Reopening DA 7.7.20.pdf
Our Prom was held on Friday, June 19. We are proactively committed to providing a memorable graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020. Graduation festivities for our seniors will be held on Thursday, July 23.
We plan to reopen the Davidson Academy campus for in-person instruction for students on Thursday, August 6.
Please see our Roadmap to Reopening below:
Roadmap to Reopening DA 7.7.20.pdf
Together, we are DA!
DA Distance Learning Presentations
Please see the Distance Learning presentations for each level:
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Elementary School
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Middle School
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High School
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COVID-19 SCAMS ON COMPUTERS AND SMARTPHONES
Cybercriminals are looking to profit from pandemic fears – using concerns about a human-transmitted virus to spread computer viruses, if you will – with a fresh crop of malicious software and scams.
Please read the info in the below attachment to help you avoid potential COVID-19 scams:
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Please read the info in the below attachment to help you avoid potential COVID-19 scams:
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Coronavirus Response Plan - Initial Schedule
On Monday, March 16, Governor Bill Lee recommended all schools in Tennessee remain closed through Tuesday, March 31, to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Our teachers will be participating with ONLINE in-service days on Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24, with the intention to begin remote learning on Wednesday, March 25. This plan will include your student interacting daily with their teachers remotely.
Your individual building principal will be communicating directly to you with official details for the remote learning plan designated for specific grade levels.
In addition, all athletics and extracurricular activities are canceled through the March 31 date that Governor Lee has chosen for statewide school closures.
Health officials remind everyone to take steps to stop the spread of germs like COVID-19.
These include:
Health officials remind everyone to take steps to stop the spread of germs like COVID-19.
These include:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for twenty seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth
- Stay home if you are sick
- Stay away from people who are sick
- Refrain from shaking hands and instead bump elbows
Additionally, we want to reinforce that there is not an active concern of COVID-19 within our school community. Let’s all do our part in practicing the recommended social distancing strategy to help slow down the spread of the virus, while we move to a remote learning strategy starting Wednesday, March 25.
Roadmap to Reopening
ORDERING LUNCH ONLINE
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ORDERING LUNCH - 8th Grade and High School
Order your lunch by 8:05am using this link.
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ORDERING LUNCH - Middle School (5th - 7th Grade)
Order your lunch by 8:05am using this link.
Check Your myDA Account
Please make sure to check your myDA account daily for updated information pertaining to our distance learning strategies moving forward. We will post Zoom parent meetings there under the Groups section, in case you happen to miss a meeting.
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