Dakota Adventist Academy

  • Founded: 1904
  • Address: 15905 Sheyenne Cir - Bismarck, United States (Map)
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Welcome to DAA -- you'll like it here.

Students choose Dakota Adventist Academy for a lot of reasons. For a great education, to strengthen their personal relationship with Jesus, for our one-of-a-kind atmosphere, to build unbreakable friendships, to find peace and adventure under the North Dakota sky.

Boarding school might sound different, and it is. It's kind of like college -- more autonomy, a chance to stretch your limits and become your own person -- with some boundaries and safeguards in place to help you make better decisions as you learn who you are and decide who you want to be.

See yourself at DAA. Learn what our school can offer you by exploring the links below and downloading our student handbook. Take a peek at our Facebook page. Then come visit us. We'll give you a tour of the school, set you up with a dorm room so you can experience dorm life, treat you to dinner in our cafeteria, and give you a chance to meet your future classmates and teachers.

Want to read more about our application procedure, including our admissions policy, non-discrimination policy, mission statement, philosophy, and school objectives?

We know you have a lot of questions, and we have answers. Contact us and let us help you get to know about our favorite school.

Academy Preview Days

February 20th - 23rd of current year

DAA's Academy Days invites students in grades 8-11 to visit campus and enjoy a weekend full of fun and learning. All students will experience dorm life, tour the campus, worship together, vie for scholarships, participate in class previews, and meet lots of new friends.

Registration is Thursday evening from6-6:45 pm, and fun begins right away. The festivities will end Sunday, but the fun and learning will continue for years to come when you enroll at DAA! Check out the full Academy Preview Days Schedule here!

If you are interested in joining our student body skiiing at Huff Hills, be certain to check that option in the registration. You are invited to arrive Wednesday evening, or early Thursday morning.

What to bring to Academy Days:

  • Bible
  • Sleeping bag, pillow, and towel
  • Personal hygiene items
  • School/exercise/church clothes and shoes
  • Musical instruments for scholarship auditions
  • Winter clothes if you are going skiing!
  • All your friends from grades 8-11

Register for this year's Academy Days event online now below.

Admissions Process

Students in grades nine through twelve who express and demonstrate a definite interest in receiving a Christian education are eligible for admission. No religious test is given; however, only students who show due respect for the Word of God, maintain a positive and reverent attitude toward that which is spiritual, and conduct themselves in harmony with the principles and standards of Seventh-day Adventist Christian education should apply for admission. A student who chooses to attend DAA is declaring that he/she has chosen to give proper respect and observance to the religious beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church including attendance at required programs. DAA is not equipped to handle young people who require major behavioral or scholastic support. New Students who wish to apply should use the procedures outlined below.

  • Submit a completed application form including:
    • A recent photograph
    • A copy of the transcript from the last school attended and/or eighth grade Certificate of Completion.
    • Three completed recommendation forms. (One reference should be from a former school administrator, pastor, or teacher.)
  • When a written acceptance letter is received from DAA, submit:
    • A completed Medical Evaluation Record, including immunization dates,
    • A copy of the student’s Birth Certificate.
    • An official transcript from the last school attended and/or eighth grade Certificate of Completion. Non-accredited school applicants (see “Transfer Credits” section) may be required to take a school placement exam.

Both new and returning students then need to complete the online re-enrollment process. Registration can only be completed when the above items are completed and the student’s accounts are paid or arrangements have been made.

International Student Admissions Policy

ESL courses are not offered; tutoring is the financial responsibility of the student’s family.

Admissions Process

  • Complete the Application Process
    • Submit complete application including three recommendation forms
    • $125 application fee
    • Submit copy of passport
    • Submit transcripts/academic record
    • Submit a written admissions essay
    • Submit a verbal video essay
    • Submit TOEFL test scores for grade placement
    • A score of 71 or higher is the recommended minimum score for grade placement indicating a relative assurance of academic success. Scores of 55 or higher will be considered with the understanding that it may take students longer to meet the graduation criteria; grade placement with scores of 55 or higher will not be assured. Applicants with scores lower than 55 will be considered with the understanding that the experience will be one of immersion with no guarantee of academic credit.
  • Complete the Enrollment Process
    • Complete SEVIS/I-20 process and apply for student visa
    • Complete all required documents required for student registration
    • Pre-pay account for full year of tuition
      • Tuition and fees to be set by K12 Board
      • Additional tuition could cover part-time tutoring services
  • Submit official transcripts

Registration

Students are expected to register before regular classes begin in August. Those who register more than two weeks late for either semester will be permitted to carry a full course load only at the discretion of the Academic Standards Committee. Students who register late and receive full credit for the grading period are expected to pay full tuition.

What to Bring

To be better prepared for the life and activities at DAA, students should arrive with the following:

  • Bible and personal devotional material.
  • Bedding and blankets for a twin mattress.
  • Sleeping bag and pillow.
  • Bath and swim towels and modest swimsuit, as determined by the deans and administration.
  • Toiletries, bath tissue, and cleaning supplies.
  • 3 ring binders, notebook paper, and graph paper.
  • Writing utensils.
  • Scientific calculator appropriate to math and science.
  • Personal clothing, including cold weather and church attire (see Dress Policy).
  • Athletic clothing including gym shoes.
  • Recommended: book bag or backpack.
  • Recommended: flash drive.

NOTE: coffee makers or other resistance-type cooking devices are not permitted in dorm rooms

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