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The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office is providing Nevada parents with an opportunity to begin saving for college.  The Upromise College Fund 529 Plan is a federal tax-deferred college savings account, and is managed by leading fund management companies.  Savings in the account may be used to pay for public or private colleges, universities, trade or technical schools, and graduate school.  The Upromise Rewards Program, which is a separate service, enables parents to earn free money for college when purchases are made with contributing companies.  Loyalty savings may be invested in the College Fund 529 Plan account on a periodic basis.  For more information on the Upromise College Fund 529 Plan, call (702) 486-2025 or log on to https://nevadatreasurer.gov/index.html

The Davidson Academy of Nevada is a free, public school for profoundly gifted pupils on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.  The mission of The Davidson Academy is to provide profoundly gifted young people an advanced educational opportunity matched to their abilities, strengths and interests. The Academy is a non-residential, full-time day school and many families have relocated to Reno in order for their student(s) to attend.  Applications for 2009-10 are now being accepted through March 1, 2009.
To be eligible to attend The Davidson Academy, students must be at the middle or high school level across all subject areas and score in the 99.9th percentile on IQ or college entrance tests, such as the SAT or ACT. The Academy is specifically designed to meet the needs of profoundly gifted middle and high school students, starting at the sixth grade level and beyond
A personalized learning plan for each student will enable the teachers to guide students through the appropriate level and pace of each subject area.  Academy students can proceed through the required middle and high school curriculum at a pace appropriate to their abilities and motivation. Davidson Academy students have the opportunity to proceed through undergraduate and graduate coursework at the University of Nevada, Reno as they meet the prerequisites to do so, and students can also pursue special research projects with professors.
On Monday, Nov. 21, 2008, The Davidson Academy will be hosting a tour for prospective students and their families. For details, please visit www.DavidsonAcademy.UNR.edu/Explore

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