FAQ

Argonaut and CMSD co-founded and launched the Davis Aerospace and Maritime High School in the summer of 2017 through a unique private-public partnership. Argonaut has an active partnershio agreement with the Board of Education of the CMSD which governs its relationship with Davis A&M and outlines the responsibilities and expectations of each party. Davis A&M/CMSD provides all of the traditional school staff, curriculum, facility, etc., while Argonaut brings the specialized components and expertise necessary for the successful operation of a school focused on aerospace and maritime. Argonaut provides support for curriculum development and weaving the themes of aerospace, maritime, and engineering/manufacturing into classes, and provides hands-on opportunities for students to fully immerse themselves in aerospace and maritime through project-based learning, field trips, guest speakers, career exploration, work experiences, and internships. Four (4) of Argonaut’s full-time staff members are embedded in the school on a daily basis.

Argonaut primarily serves students enrolled at Davis Aerospace and Maritime High School; a Title I designated school. The student population at Davis A&M is largely underserved, with 100% of students considered “economically disadvantaged” and all students are eligible for free lunches.  The student population is 25.8% Female and 74.2% Male, and 64.5% African American, 15.7% Caucasian, 16.6% Hispanic, and 0.9% Asian. 25.35% of the students have a disability, and 13.1% of enrolled students have limited English proficiency. There are approximately 240 students enrolled at Davis A&M in the current 2021-22 school year.

In the future, Argonaut will also offer summer break programming for middle school students who will primarily come from other CMSD and Cleveland area schools.

Argonaut is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity with recognized tax-exempt status from the IRS and the State of Ohio.

Yes! Donations are accepted online or by mail. Visit the donate page to get started. Online donations are accepted via Credit Card or ACH (checking or savings account). If you would rather mail a check, you can send it to our main office. All donations are tax-deductible, and you will receive a receipt for any donations. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Gambrell, Director of Development and Marketing at lgambrell@argonaut.org.

Please contact Drew Ferguson, CEO, at dferguson@argonaut.org to discuss any potential donation of goods. We will evaluate these types of donations on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with our current needs.

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We are always looking for volunteers for our various programs. Please contact Rusty Deane, our Director of Community Engagement at rdeane@argonaut.org to get started. Whether you have a specific program in mind or just want to explore the options that are available to you, we will be happy to help you find your ideal volunteer experience.

Absolutely! We are involved in a number of events annually that would be perfect for small to large groups of volunteers and can also work with you to come up with the perfect volunteer experience for your group. Please contact our Director of Community Engagement, Rusty Deane at rdeane@argonaut.org to discuss the opportunities and your company’s needs.