Home to the Creative Arts Academy of the Quad Cities
Home to the Accelerated Associate Degree Program at North High
Davenport Community Schools is the regional leader in STEM education
Central High's new Performing Arts Center, an example of our world-class facilities
McKinley students receive awards for being respectful and responsible
The outdoor classroom at Wood Intermediate, an example of our world-class facilities
DCS is 1 of only 2 districts in Iowa to receive a 2017 Best Community for Music Education Award
Our Children’s Villages are a statewide model for preschools
Our classrooms are 21st Century learning environments with state-of-the-art technology
Central High's new swimming facility, an example of our world-class facilities
The only local district with JROTC programming, and home to 2 of the 6 programs in Iowa
Our preschools are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
DCS offers 24 team sports for our student athletes
Our show choirs routinely earn state and national accolades

Business

The Business programs allow students to gain real world skills in Accounting and Financial Services, Entrepreneurship and Management, and Sales and Marketing with a major emphasis on aligning to industry standards. Some highlights of being apart of the Business programs include: college credit, work based learning, early placement, and certifications. Summer International Business Symposium in partnership with St. Ambrose.

Accounting and Financial Services

Discover how to achieve personal wealth and financial freedom using the stock market and proven investment strategies
Use professional software applications and interactive simulations to apply key strategies in both personal and corporate situations
Assess a company’s financial condition to recommend critical practices for sound financial management

Entrepreneurship and Management

Discover what it takes to be the boss, build a thriving enterprise, and provide unique customer experiences
Develop an entrepreneurial spirit by applying winning strategies to various types of businesses
Promote, produce, and deliver products and services to meet diverse client needs in a wide range of business ventures

Sales and Marketing

Apply the latest marketing and social media strategies to maximize brand awareness and profitability
Create, design, and present dynamic marketing materials for effective advertising, sales, and public relations campaigns
Partner with local business owners to create innovative solutions in response to a wide range of market demands

Career Experiences

Phone: 563-445-5000
Fax: 563-445-5950

It is the policy of the Davenport Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator: Mr. Jabari Woods, Associate Director of Human Resources & Equity woodsj@davenportschools.org (563-336-7496) or Dr. Erica Goldstone, Director of Human Resources & Equity goldstonee@davenportschools.org (563-336-7494), 1702 N. Main Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803.

Academic Framework

Business