- Deer Valley High
- Gifted Services
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Welcome Incoming Freshman class of 2025!
Join our interest list to receive an invitation to learn about Deer Valley High School's Gifted program in the spring:
*Requires gifted identification score at the 90th percentile or higher in the Verbal Area
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Deer Valley High School
Skyhawk Gifted Program
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, Environmental Science, 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
Gifted Counselor: Miko.Price@dvusd.org
Gifted Specialist: John-David.Bowman@dvusd.org
Assistant Principal of Curriculum: Paul.Roskelley@dvusd.org