Gift of Knowledge Academy is committed to providing a firm foundation in literacy and math to students in grades K-2 that will give them the ability to reach their full potential.
Over 90% of our kindergarten students have been reading in 5 months.
We believe that all children, regardless of their socioeconomic conditions, deserve the opportunity to receive a quality education.
of all low-income students read below the proficiency level by the end of the third grade. This number was even higher for African-American and Hispanic students.
Our goal is to eradicate illiteracy, decrease the dropout rate, bridge the literacy gap, build the self-esteem and self-confidence of beginning readers and learners.
We have a board and staff who are committed to our mission and personally hold themselves accountable for the success of the students.
We believe that our success is dependent on our students’ success; it is not good enough for one or two of our students to succeed, all of our students must succeed!
Gift of Knowledge Academy is an independent, nonprofit, K-2 school. At Gift of Knowledge Academy, we believe that every child should be given the opportunity to reach their full potential. We will provide students with a firm foundation in literacy and math, equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed in school and later in life.
To date, we have lived up to our mission and vision statements. When our students leave us at the end of the second grade, they have been at or above grade level in literacy and math.
Parent
What a wonderful blessing this school has been for our son!! Ms. Watkins has clearly been gifted with the ability to teach well. Our son enjoys going. At home ALL he wants to do is go over all he learned!!!
(I. Johnson)
Student
When asked, “What will you miss most about our school?” I will miss my teachers and my friends. I will also miss Ms. Grant, Ms. Lucy, and Mrs. Carolyn. I will miss the morning activities. I will miss all the books in second grade and all the learning games. I will also miss Ms. Grant’s activities. I will miss being a Bookworm. I will miss my small class, and I will miss snack. I will miss sitting in Mrs. Watkins’ chair and reading to the class. I will miss my school!
(K. Sanchez)
Student
When asked, “What do you like most about the school?” I like my teachers and my classmates. I like that we get seconds at lunchtime and I like recess. I like when it is super hot outside and my teacher splashes us with water. I love my school.
(A. Cook)
Student
When asked, “What do you like most about the school?” I like inside recess because it was fun and I can play with the cups and the desk. I like reading with Mrs. Deborah and doing tests. (V. Gomez)
Student
When asked, “What do you like most about the school?” I love my teacher because she helps me with my math and reading. I like to be in school. I learn in school and I play outside. I like my friends at school. I like to go to school because it is fun. I like this school because I get to do projects. I like being a Bookworm. I like to do my best. I love this school because it helps me to learn new things.
(A. Cook)
Supporter
Excellent, hands-on instruction. Exemplary commitment by the founder and staff to students and their goal achievement.
(P.T. Watkins)
We follow the Official Durham Public Schools traditional calendar located on the DPS website.
First Day of School - August 26, 2024
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