Student Services / College Counseling

Contacts:

Brandy Norton, M.Ed.

Director of College Counseling

615-860-5320

bnorton@davidsonacademy.com

Peggy Brown, BSW

Student Counselor (9th-12th)
Admissions Counselor (8th-12th)

615-860-5330
pbrown@davidsonacademy.com

Christy Smith, M.Ed.
Lower and Middle School Counselor (PreK - 8th)
615-860-5321
csmith@davidsonacademy.com

- Peggy Brown and Brandy Norton

Credit Requirements

Credits	Subject Area
4	English Credits
2	Foreign Language
4	Mathematics
3	Social Studies
3	Science
.5	Technology
2	Bible
1	Wellness
1	Fine Art
.5	Senior Project
3	Electives

High School Testing

PSAT is taken by Grades 9-11 each fall as a preliminary test for the SAT and the qualifying test for the National Merit Competition for Juniors.

Pre-ACT is taken by Grades 9 and 10.

ACT is taken by Grade 11 in the spring.
CLICK HERE for more info on ACT.

Senior College File

Quick Links:
Resume

Letters of Recommendation

Student Brag Sheet

Parent Questionnaire

Transcript Request

Student Counseling

Emphasis on Christian virtues: obedience, kindness, helpfulness, attentiveness, contentment, patience, gentleness, honesty, perseverance, forgiveness, diligence, and self-control.

Elementary School and Middle School

Weekly lessons for Kindergarten - 4th grade for academic and social development with emphasis on Christian virtues
Personal safety curriculum for grades PreK-3 and PreK-4 to include parent resources
Strategies for managing test anxiety, problem solving, and interpersonal communication
Access to counseling support for individual students
Preventative education (anxiety and depression, suicide prevention and detection and substance abuse)
Fostering a sense of community as we welcome new students
Opportunities for small group counseling to meet student needs (grief counseling, anxiety, social skills, and work habits)

High School

Transition support is available to every new student to ensure a positive and healthy experience as they adjust to their new environment. Our desire is that each new Davidson Academy student feels welcomed and supported.
Student counseling on social issues (self-esteem, anxiety, depression, body image, changes in family dynamics, substance abuse, and social struggles)
Access to counseling support for individual students
Opportunities for small group counseling
Grief counseling
Crisis Intervention
Prevention education (anxiety and depression, substance abuse, suicide prevention and detection, etc.)

College Counseling

College counseling at Davidson Academy is an integral part of our student curriculum. Students will begin general college counseling in Middle School which then becomes personalized with the following grade-level programs as they move through the upper grades:

Grade-Level Meetings

Rising Freshmen Information Meeting
Sophomore Transcript Review
“What Counts in College Admissions” Sophomore Parent Meeting - October 23, 2024
Junior Parent College Workshop - February 13, 2025
Senior Individual Family Meetings

School counselors meet regularly with students to discuss and guide course selection, standardized test preparation, and the college selection and application process. They will focus on self-evaluation and college exploration through individual student/family meetings, day and evening workshops, college tours, portfolio building, and cross-disciplinary college search activities. Through this years-long process, students will be guided to choose the colleges and universities which best meet their needs and expectations as they are simultaneously equipped to make the transition to college.

College Navigation Courses for all Juniors

Students will spend one quarter enrolled in an intensive ACT-prep course spanning all four subject tests. Students will learn test-taking strategies for the ACT and will study and practice ACT-type questions. Students will discover their weaknesses and strengths and work specifically on those areas that will most greatly impact their ACT score. The other quarter of the course will be focused on scholarship opportunities, college applications, college essay writing, and important information for juniors getting ready for college application season.

Searching for Colleges, Exploring Careers, Paying for College and Much More:
CLICK HERE

College/Career Search Sites:
College Visit Form = CLICK HERE!
NCAA Eligibility Center
- Register with the NCAA as a prospective student-athlete
US Military Academies = CLICK HERE!
College Planning Information for Parents = CLICK HERE!

Scholarships and Financial Aid (including FAFSA and TN Hope Scholarship):

Grade Level Checklists:

9th and 10th Grade Checklist = CLICK HERE!
11th Grade Checklist = CLICK HERE!
12th Grade Checklist = CLICK HERE!

Davidson Academy is a member of the College Board Organization, National Association for College Admission Counseling, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling, and American School Counseling Association