New Haven Interdistrict Magnet Schools

"Celebrating Literacy Through The Arts, Technology and Multiculturalism"

"A Comer - CommPACT School"

130 Orchard Street, New Haven, CT 06519 MAP
203-946-8660

School Hours: 9:15 am – 3:30 pm
Grades: Pre-K 3 & 4 – 7th grade
Principal: Lola Nathan
Enrollment: 417 students

Open House

Thursday, January 21, 2010: 10:30am (Snow Date: Jan. 22)

Sunday, January 24, 2010: 1pm  (Snow Date: Jan. 31)


NEW BUILDING TOURS:
Davis building tours will take place at 130 Orchard Street and not 35 Davis Street.  The 35 Davis Street address is still under construction.  We apologize for this misprint. 

Tuesday, February 9, 2010: 10:30am 

Wednesday, February 10, 2010: 10:30am

Davis Street School seeks to empower students to successfully meet the challenges of change through the Comer educational philosophy which recognizes that children need nurturing through a collaboration of teachers, administrators, families and community.This philosophy has been enhanced through the school's adoption by the University of Connecticut's Neag School of Education as a CommPACT School.

Schools which are built on the collaborative efforts of those most directly involved with education: COMMunity, Parents, Administrators, Children and Teachers.The school’s nurturing environment promotes student excellence in academics. Students learn to be goal setters and independent thinkers by developing their social skills and learning how to make good choices. The school’s success can be seen in their Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) scores, which continually show progress toward maintaining the Annual Yearly Progress status.

Using the theme of celebrating literacy through the arts, technology and multiculturalism, Davis embraces diversity and inclusion through ongoing thematic units of study that focus on other nations. An annual International Day celebration provides students with the opportunity to share what they’ve learned with parents and the community.

Davis Street is the first elementary school in the state to have two bands: a marching band and a concert band. They have been asked to perform for the governor and at a variety of events around the state. The band also performs at local town parades and celebrations in the area.

Students at Davis are encouraged to wear uniforms. Research has found that students are more focused and perform better in school without the distraction of keeping up with fashion trends. Uniforms are available online at www.dennis.com.

Additional School Features

• Full-day Pre-K 3 and Pre- K 4 programs (7:30 am - 5:30 pm)
• Before and after school academic and enrichment programs (8:00 am - 9:00 am) (3:30 pm - 5:00 pm)
• English as a Second Language (ESL) programs available
• Mobile laptop computer labs Grades 3 to 5
• Technology Lab
• Mandarian, Spanish Instruction
• School Based Health Clinic
• Full time band instructor
• Violin, Dance, Drama instruction
• Literary magazines
• Student Publishing Parties
• Full Time Librarian (Library Media Center)
• Full Time Coaches (Literacy, Math, Magnet)
• Parent workshops on topics like Internet safety or supporting children’s education with math and literacy games
• Tutoring partnership with students from the Hopkins School and Hill Regional Career High School

Davis Street’s Business and Education Partnership

• Hill Regional Career High School
• The Hopkins School
• Westville Synagogue
• Yale University
• Neighborhood School of Music
• UCONN - NEAG Program
• UCONN Extension 4 H Program
• Claires Cornucopia
• Regional Water Authority
• Little Scientist
• Rayburn Music
• Steve Martin Music
• Eli Whitney

What our students are saying...

"International Day is the best! We get to learn about different countries, see Native dress of the countries and even taste the food. I represent Jamaica as my relative are from Jamaica." - Tiana G., New Haven

"The Awesome Autumn Authors walk is a celebration of Literacy. We read stories and dress as the characters in the book. Every year our band leads us off. I look forward to it every year." -Jerry W., New Haven

"Davis is like my second home, I've been here since I was in Preschool now I am an in 6th Grade. We are a family." -Autymn D., Hamden

"Davis is teaching me skills that I will use the rest of my life, instrumental music, foreign language, computers singing and art appreciation." -Mekhai B., Ansonia

"Ms. Nathan is always celebrating our accomplishments, we have Academic receptions, Raisin' Up Club, Honor Society and student of the month. You should see when the CMT scores come in. She really gives us a party." -Rhianna B., Ansonia

"I am in the Raisin' Up Club every year and I always get an awesome Report Card." -N'ya C., Seymour

"I just want to stay at Davis. I wish it was a High School I am going to miss it but I still have 7th and 8th grade to go, and it's more exciting because we will be in our new building. I can't wait." -Miracle S., New Haven

"Other kids should attend Davis because the staff really cars about what you do in and out of school." -Jahrayn D., New Haven

"At Davis we use the Comer Process, collaboratation, concensus building and no fault to resolve our differences." -Sandeepkumar P., Hamden

"Davis is a great school full of opportunities." -Danae R., Ansonia