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, 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

 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