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About Us
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Our Mission
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Our Vision
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The mission of The David School is to provide a com-prehensive educational
pro-gram for Appalachian youth and adults who have limited financial resources
and the potential to succeed in a non-traditional setting. We will achieve our
mission by creating
a nurturing school environment that
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As a result of our educational programs our graduates will
become self sufficient, life-long learners capable of attaining advanced
educa-tional opportunities and su-stainable employment. As a result of our work
we seek to achieve human rights, equal opportunity, individual growth
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students, through individualized attention, the opportunity to experience
success and to serve their community. |
self-esteem. |
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Our Philosophy
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Who We Serve
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Our philosophy is deeply rooted in Christian values and
community service. We cher-ish our students, community and Appalachian
Heritage, and we strive to involve the whole family in the learning
experience.
We believe that all students
have the desire and capacity
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Our school serves high school students who are deficient in
basic academic skills. Our students have either dropped out of school or are
at risk of dropping out and are referred to us by public school personnel,
social service agencies or their parents. They fell behind early in their
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learn if
given the right support.
We believe
by serving others, students gain a sense of self-worth and self-knowledge that
leads to individual success.
We value family, learning, and creativity. |
up, a few have been
considered the class troublemakers. More than 75 percent of our students come
from families that live at or below the poverty levels.
Our students are not incapable of learning; rather, they have
generally not received adequate attention from public schools and/or their
parents. They come to David for a renewed opportunity to succeed. |
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Our Recognition
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The School has been recognized regionally and nationally for its success in
working with underprivileged youth and adults. Among the top honors was being
named the 57th Point of Light in President Bush’s
Points of Light Program.
Our founder/director, Daniel Greene has also received the
Jefferson
Award for community service, the Reader’s Digest American Hero in
Education Award, ABC-TV’s Great American Hero Award, and the Kirkus Award
recognizing outstanding service in Appalachia. The School has also been
recognized as a model for alternative education by the state. |
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Our Partners
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