Davison Community Schools
| Davison Community Schools | |
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Davison, Michigan United States |
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| Coordinates | 43°01′52″N 83°31′01″W / 43.03111°N 83.51694°WCoordinates: 43°01′52″N 83°31′01″W / 43.03111°N 83.51694°W |
| District information | |
| Type | public |
| Motto | Where Futures Begin |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Established | 1907 |
| Superintendent | Eric Lieske |
| Asst. Superintendent(s) | Kevin Brown |
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| Students and staff | |
| Students | 5,484 |
| Teachers | 256 |
| Athletic conference | Saginaw Valley League |
| District mascot | The Cardinal |
| Colors |
Maroon Gold |
| Other information | |
| Website | davisonschools |
Davison Community Schools is a public school district located in Genesee County, MI. The district is nationally accredited through AdvancED. In addition, Davison Community Schools serves grades PK-12 among nine buildings and is a part of the Genesee Intermediate School District as well as Saginaw Valley League for athletics.
The Davison Community Schools' Board of Education consists of seven members that serve four-year terms. Elections for these positions are held each May and no more than two positions are open at one time. The board is responsible for handling a budget worth close to $45,000,000, 700 full-time & part-time employees, as well as planning and programming curriculum for its 5,500 students.
Davison High School is home to the district's 9th though 12th grade students. The school has been recognized both statewide and nationally for its DECA and DTV broadcasting program. The high school offers many clubs and programs that include National Honor Society, Student Council, Business Professionals of America, Key Club, Common Ground, SADD, Drama, and many more. The average ACT score is 21.3
The school's mission statement is: It is the mission of Davison High School to effectively educate every student by creating a student centered institution that has a reputation for exemplary academics, exhibits shared core values, promotes cultural diversity, and provides equal access to technology as it cultivates life skills that transcend all areas of a student’s life.
Davison Alternative High School serves students who are at risk of not graduating from a normal high school. The program at DAE runs on trimesters as opposed to four periods allowing students to regain credits that they may have lost not completing courses in a regular program.
The building that houses 150 students was renovated during the summer of 2009 which added windows and updated technology throughout the building. The renovation cost the district $1.42 million.
Davison Middle School or DMS is Davison Community Schools' home to seventh and eighth graders. The school offers programs such as band, orchestra, choir, theater, athletics, and many other clubs.
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