Deer Valley High School

Skyhawk Gifted Program        

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Gifted Cluster Model

• Designated Gifted Counselor guides students through an individualized pathway based on needs and interests
• Students are grouped together where possible in Honors, AP, and elective courses

Courses for Gifted Learners

• AP Human Geography for Freshman
• Honors Biology for Freshman
• English Language Arts 3-4 Honors 
• Math grouping following the Gifted Cluster Model
• Introducing AP Capstone

-AP Seminar (10th or 11th)

-AP Research (12th)

-4 other exams with passing scores

AP courses offered: Art 2D Design, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A, Drawing, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Human Geography, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1: Algebra-based, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, Spanish Language and Culture, US Government and Politics, and US History

Social Emotional Supports Provided by Designated Gifted Counselor

• Supports gifted students all four years
• Guides students through an individualized pathway and offers program invitations based on interests

Other Unique Features

• Gifted students enter Scholars program sophomore year to learn about service, scholarship, leadership, personal and social-emotional development
• Gifted and Scholars staff work with students throughout the year in large groups, small groups, and one-on-one towards student goals with mentoring
• Students can earn an Associate’s Degree or complete AGEC (AZ General Education Requirements) through the most Dual Enrollment course offerings in DVUSD
• eSports AIA competitive activity – teams compete against other high schools in Super Smash Bros. and Rocket League

 DVHS Gifted video

Gifted Counselor: Miko.Price@dvusd.org 

Gifted Specialists: Katie.Harkema@dvusd.org, Johnna.Everett@dvusd.org

Assistant Principal of Curriculum: Paul.Roskelley@dvusd.org