Mission Statement Doral Academy of Nevada is dedicated to providing an enhanced educational experience. We will develop outstanding student achievement with focus on each child being well-rounded in all parts of their education. Students will be prepared in an academically challenging and personally meaningful learning environment with an emphasis on arts integration. A collaborative effort including all students, teachers, parents, and staff will be devoted to establishing, achieving, and celebrating individual goals for each child at Doral Academy.

Vision Statement The educational outcome from Doral Academy of Nevada will create students who think critically and analytically, are confident decision makers, utilize problem solving skills, work collaboratively, and are imaginative and creative thinkers. We are committed to equipping students with the skills and personal growth necessary to be successful scholars throughout life. Doral Guiding Principles ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE INTELLECTUAL COMMUNITY APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS COLLABORATION ENGAGEMENT CREATIVE EXPRESSION INSPIRATION

 President  Vice President (parent volunteers)  Vice President (fundraising)  Vice President (carpool committee)  Vice President – (Arts Integration)  Treasurer  Recording Secretary  Communications Secretary  Historian  Membership  Parent Volunteer Coordinator  Construction Committee chair PTSO

School Hours 8:30 A.M.—3:19 P.M. Kinder – 5 th Grade Daily Schedule

 Silent Dismissal System Dismissal

 Art as Curriculum  Art Enhanced Curriculum  Arts-Integrated Curriculum What is Arts Integration?

“Defining Arts Integration” by Lynne B. Silverstein and Sean Layne © 2010, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Kennedy Center Definition

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Grades K-5 › K, 1, 2: 25 students per class › 3, 4: 26 students per class › 5: 28 students per class *Instructional Assistants Core ClassesSpecials ReadingMusic Language ArtsArt MathStage and Theater ScienceDance and Movement Social StudiesViolin Media Productions PE Spanish About the School

Reading/Language Arts: Wonders Math: Investigations 3 Science: FOSS Social Studies: K-3 Thematic Units; 4 th grade Nevada History: Springs in the Desert/Nevada Our Home 5 th grade US History: The United States Instructional Materials

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UniformsSchedule/Hours Follow the school calendar of the Clark County School District with 180 days of instruction with 6 Professional Development Days and 5 half days. First Day: August 29, 2016 Student Hours K-5 8:30 a.m. – 3:19 p.m. Students are required to be in uniform. Logoed items must be purchased from one of the uniform vendors, Campus Club or Classic Kids. Tops: Logo Polos Colors: Purple, Navy, Teal, and Red with Doral Crest Bottoms: Khaki or Navy Blue (non logo) Spirit Day: FRIDAYS only

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