Gifted Services
Welcome incoming freshman class of 2029!
Apply now for the gifted program:
*Requires gifted identification score at the 94% percentile or higher in the Verbal, Quantitative, or Nonverbal areas of the CogAT.
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, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A, Drawing, English Literature and Composition, Human Geography, Microeconomics, 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 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 Specialists: Katie.Harkema@dvusd.org, Johnna.Everett@dvusd.org
Principal: Paul.Roskelley@dvusd.org