SAVY (Grades K-6)

SAVY provides a dynamic, fast-paced curriculum experience to qualifying gifted children in Kindergarten and grades 1–6. Content experts and master teachers trained in gifted education implement an accelerated curriculum for all SAVY courses. This program meets six consecutive Saturdays each fall and spring. Students can also attend SAVY in the summer, enrolling for one or two weeks.

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Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young

Summer 2013 Session

• Course listings
• Download Summer SAVY Application
• SAVY 2013 Financial Aid Application

Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young

Fall 2013 Session: Saturdays, September 28–November 2, 2013

Spring 2014 Session: Saturdays, February 8–March 15, 2014

Courses for both sessions will be announced and applications will be available in July 2013!

SAVY at a Glance

Who? Gifted students in Kindergarten and grades 1–6 who typically test at the 95th percentile and above on either verbal or nonverbal sections of academic achievement or ability tests. See “Eligibility” section below for more information on student qualification.

What? Small weekend and summer classes designed for the exceptionally talented and motivated learner. Students choose one course for the entire session. Class size is limited to approximately 12 students for K–2 classes, and approximately 15 students for grades 3–6. A trained, master teacher and teaching assistant lead all classes.

When? Spring and fall classes will be held six Saturday mornings in a row, from 9 to 11:45 a.m. Summer classes are held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where? Depending upon the session, classes will be held either at Vanderbilt University or at University School of Nashville, on the corner of 21st Ave. and Edgehill Ave.

Eligibility: We accept many standardized achievement or ability tests. These include but are not limited to: MAT, CogAT, TCAP, ERB, Terra Nova, Stanford Achievement Test, OLSAT, Woodcock Johnson, and WISC. Returning SAVY students do not need to resubmit test scores.