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• Science, Technology, Engineering & Math of excellence. Founded in 1984 on a 1.25 acre lot, the school moved to its current 40-acre campus in 1988. With core values focused on scholarship, character, community, inclusion, and discovery, The Meadows School accomplishes its mission to support meaningful lives for their students to thrive in a global society. 100% of the school’s graduates have been accepted into 4-year colleges and universities since its first graduating class in 1991.
● ● The NASRI ACADEMY FOR GIFTED CHILDREN (3695 S Lindell Rd, Las Vegas,89103) serves K-8 students. Understanding that gifted children have specialized social, emotional, and academic needs, the Nasri program is designed to focus on all three of these areas. The staff is knowledgeable in working with the specialized needs of gifted children. The Nasri Academy for Gifted Children Educational Philosophy is built around the
Integrated Curriculum Model (ICM), which is comprised of three main areas: Overarching Concepts, Advanced Content, and Process-Product. Other areas of study include Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Design, and Robotics.
● NEVADA CAREER INSTITUTE (3231 N Decatur Blvd #201, Las Vegas, 89130) offers affordable training programs in Medical Assisting, Surgical Technology, Medical Insurance Billing, and Massage Therapy, and more, combining classroom studies with handson training. Many programs can be completed in as little as 8 to 9 months. Flexible course schedules and the option to choose day or evening classes make it easier for students to balance school with work and family commitments.
● NEVADA STATE HIGH SCHOOL (multiple locations in Las Vegas and Henderson) is a tuition-free, public charter school serving grades 11-12.
Juniors and seniors take legitimate college courses with genuine college professors on actual college and university campuses at this state-funded school. Courses count for both high school and college credit, making it possible for students to earn their high school diplomas while getting a jump on their college degrees.
● Emphasizing college preparation, NORTHWEST CAREER & TECHNICAL ACADEMY (8200 W Tropical Pkwy, Las Vegas, 89149) is a public magnet school serving grades 9-12. NWCTA offers students the ability to complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program of study, which allow students to learn industry standards, practice hands-on learning, and the ability to take part in internships and industry partnership opportunities. Programs consist of Biomedical Science, Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Engineering & Design, Hospitality & Marketing, Mechanical Technology, Teacher Education, and Veterinary Science.
● One of the premier arts magnet schools in the nation, LAS VEGAS ACADEMY OF THE ARTS (315 S 7th St, Las Vegas, 89101) serves grades 9-12 and is free for students to attend. Programs available include band, vocal music, dance, guitar, mariachi, orchestra, photography, piano, studio art, technical theatre, theatre, graphic design, video production, and world jazz studies. Eighty percent of its graduating seniors enroll in a post-secondary institution, and last year, over $22 million in scholarships were awarded. The Arts Schools Network (ASN) awarded LVA Exemplary Status 2018-2023 for overall excellence and leadership in arts education. Niche.com awarded LVA an overall A grade.
● PALO VERDE HIGH SCHOOL (333 Pavilion Center Dr, Las Vegas, 89144) is a comprehensive four-year high school enrolling just over 3,300 students in grades 9-12. The mission of Palo Verde is to prepare students to realize their academic, creative, emotional, physical, social, and career potential. The school combines challenging coursework, a robust athletics program, and diverse activities. The class of 2022 earned over $12.2 million in scholarships. The Speech and Debate Team is ranked #1 in the state of Nevada, and the Student Council won the National Gold Council of Excellence, Silver Star Award and Southern Star Award.
● RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET ACADEMY (1900 Searles Ave, Las Vegas, 89101) is a “school-within-a-school” inside Rancho High School. RHS challenges students with a
● NEVADA STATE COLLEGE (1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, 89002) is a four-year public college offering more than 30 majors and 30 minors, including areas of study such as business, biology, psychology, education, criminal justice, and nursing. In addition, Nevada State College has developed a Master of Education program in Speech-Language Pathology. Students can learn in-class or online, or a hybrid of both, and Nevada State College offers multiple start dates throughout the year so students can begin coursework at a time that suits their schedules.
Nasri Academy noun
Nas·ri A·cad·e·my | \nas-reə -’ka-d -me\
Definition of Nasri Academy
1. solution to an overlooked, and under-served need for students especially: the only full-time education solution for gifted children in Southern Nevada
2. a private school for the advanced education and unique needs of Pre-K-8th gifted children of ALL socioeconomic backgrounds
3. a community of gifted persons organized to advance (STEAM) science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in the youth of Las Vegas
4. a body of established educators widely accepted as authoritative in the schooling of gifted children
Synonyms for Nasri Academy
Advocate for the gifted, frustration-breaker
To Learn More About Nasri Academy visit nasriacademy.com wealth of Honors and Advanced Placement offerings along with specialized education in Aviation, Medicine, and Aerospace Engineering. RHS fosters student creativity and ingenuity through dynamic electives such as orchestra, theater, dance, band, choir, and art. After-school athletic programs and club activities address students’ social needs by providing a sense of community.
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● ROBERT O. GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
(3900 W Washington Ave, Las Vegas, 89107) is a magnet school serving grades 6-8. The curriculum centers on English, Math, and Science along with encouraging students to take initiative, solve problems, work as a team, and address real community needs. Highlights include a House Rewards System, Internationally
Recognized Robotics Team, Leadership Ambassador Outreach Program, Drumline Program. The Academy has been recognized with a Magnet School of Excellence, a Spirit of Nevada Student Council Award, and a Quiet Storm Foundation Student Award, and it is an AVID Certified School.
● ROSEMAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (11 Sunset Way, Henderson, 89014) is a private, non-profit university for undergraduate and graduate-level healthcare professionals. With campuses in Henderson and Summerlin, the University is comprised of the College of Dental Medicine, offering an Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics residency, an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency and a Doctor of Dental Medicine; the College of Pharmacy, offering a Doctor of Pharmacy and Professional Continuing Education; the College of Nursing, offering an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing with two learning modality options – Hybrid-Online or OnCampus, and an accelerated Master of Science in Nursing/ Family Nurse Practitioner; and the College of Graduate Studies, offering two master’s degree programs, Biomedical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Roseman University of Health Sciences will also offer a Doctor of Medicine through its College of Medicine once it becomes accredited.
● Serving students in grades K-5, SANDY SEARLES MILLER ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (4851 E Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, 89115) is a free, public elementary magnet school named for a former Las Vegas teacher who later became a Nevada first lady. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). Educators, families, and students collaborate to cultivate a community of inquiring, open-minded, and reflective global citizens.
Home of the Rebels, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS (unlv.edu) is a public university offering more than 300 majors. UNLV also has more than 150 graduate degree programs and its own law, medicine, and dental medicine schools. From architecture to women’s studies, UNLV offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate online or hybrid courses in a broad range of subject areas. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a member-driven learning community of more than 1,800 retired and semi-retired adults. Members continue a lifetime of learning by contributing to a program rich in content, shared interests, and life experiences. There are no education requirements to participate in classes and activities. In 2022, UNLV, once again, achieved R1, or “Very High Research” status the Carnegie Classification of Institutions Higher Education. One third of UNLV students are the first in their families to go college, and Military Times listed UNLV as one of its Best for Vets.
● ● ● THE ADELSON EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS (9700 Hillpointe Rd, Las Vegas, 89134) is the only PK-12 Jewish community school in Nevada. The campus consists of two schools: The Preschool/Lower School for students from 18 months through 5th grade and the Upper School for grades 6–12. AEC strives to develop students into caring, perceptive, engaged thinkers, who are fully prepared for top universities at home and abroad. Unique to AEC is their Startup Incubator, a state-of-the-art technology lab While courses are built on Jewish values of civil discourse, empathy, discussion-based explorations of ideas, and imagination, families of all faiths are welcome.
● SHENKER ACADEMY
(9001 Hillpointe Rd, Las Vegas, 89134) is a nationally accredited private preschool. Core programs include a comprehensive academic curriculum in language arts, mathematics, science, technology, and art.
Coursework centers on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), music, American Sign Language, Spanish, Hebrew, sports, and insights from an array of subjects and programs. The academy embraces 21stcentury learning methods and objectives with a focus on critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills in each grade.
● Home of the Mountain Lions, SIERRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL (8100 W Robindale Rd, Las Vegas, 89113) is a public high school serving grades 9-12.
It is one of the most ethnically diverse high schools in the valley. The curriculum and student life are based around the principles of Fortitude, Attitude, Integrity, and Respect. The Mountain Lion Messenger, the school’s student-run news website, provides a snapshot of life at SVHS and the issues concerning the student body. In 2021, Sierra Vista High’s senior kicker Macy Beck made history by kicking inside of Allegiant Stadium, becoming the first female athlete to play in the NFL arena.
● TOURO UNIVERSITY
NEVADA (874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson, 89014) is a non-profit university focused on healthcare and education. Founded on the Judaic values of social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity, Touro offers programs in Education, Medical Health Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Osteopathic Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Research. Since 2014, the Mobile Healthcare Clinic run by the School of Physician Assistant Studies has given free acute care on a weekly basis for underserved Vegas Valley populations.
● TRAPEZE LAS VEGAS
(121 E Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, 89119) provides top-notch instruction for locals and visitors in all circus arts, including the high-flying trapeze. Training on a wide variety of aerial arts apparatus takes place in an Outdoor Circus Lot with lots of fresh air and space. Other unique activities offered include the Wheel of Death, Bungee Trapeze, and more. Recreational training in all circus arts, special events, and a camp for kids of all ages are held at this location.
● VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (2839 Burnham Ave, Las Vegas, 89169) is a public high school, serving grades 9-12, that offers three award-winning magnet programs: The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, the International Baccalaureate with advanced coursework in arts and world languages, and the Military Science (Army JROTC), Cyber Technology, and Emergency Management program. VHS also offers the Valley Viking Scholars program and a variety of co-curricular