Davis Academy for Arts and Design Innovation Magnet School

35 Davis Street
 New Haven, CT 06515
 
Phone: (475) 220-7800
  
Fax: (475) 220-7805
 
School-Based Health Clinic Office Manager: 203-497-7815
 
School Nurse: 203-497-7814
 
Grade Levels: Pre K- 8
School Population: approx. 470
Hours: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
 
Principal: Sequella Coleman
 
Click to visit the school's website: http://davisstreetschool.weebly.com/
 
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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