Online Courses for Gifted Students
Davidson Academy Online is a fully accredited sister school of the school that opened in 2006 at the University of Nevada, Reno to support the unique needs of our nation's brightest students. Now, Davidson Academy Online makes it possible for students to earn a Davidson Academy high school diploma without relocating to Reno, Nevada.
Unlike many traditional school settings, our online courses for gifted students are not grouped by age-based grades but by demonstrated ability levels. View our curriculum for online courses:
English
4 Credits
Gifted online classes in writing, comprehension, critical theory, and linguistic analysis.
See our English overview (PDF)
Math
4 Credits
Gifted online classes in algebra, calculus, geometry, and statistics.
See our Math overview (PDF)
Science
3 Credits
Gifted online classes covering scientific fields of study in biology, chemistry, and physics.
See our Science overview (PDF)
History
3 Credits
Gifted online classes in history cover both domestic and international topics.
See our History overview (PDF)
World Language
3 Credits
Gifted online world language classes at various skill levels.
See our World Language overview (PDF)
Electives
7 Credits
Gifted online classes in a variety of electives including arts and humanities, physical education, health, and financial literacy.
- 3D Modeling
- Animal Ethics
- Animation
- Art – Elements of Art
- Art – Principles of Design
- Chinese Martial Arts Film
- Choose Your Own Adventure: Book Clubs
- College Seminar
- Competition Math
- Creative Writing
- Family & Society in East Asia
- Financial Literacy
- Fitness
- Forensics
- Health
- Horror Fiction
- Introduction to Arduino
- Introduction to Aviation
- Introduction to Film Studies
- Introduction to Graphic Design
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Knowledge and Reality
- Latin American Geography
- Music in Film
- Music Theory I
- Music Theory II
- Mythology
- Organic and Biochemistry
- Passion Project
- Personal Identity
- Photography
- Russian History and Literature
- Science Fiction
- Speech & Debate
- Technology I
- Technology II
- Women's Studies
- Writing Workshop
- Yearbook
Single-Course Enrollment
Davidson Academy Online also offers English and math courses for single-course enrollment.
Graduation Requirements
Davidson Academy Online diploma's are awarded based on the following requirements:
- Cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0
- 24 total credits required
Curriculum
The primary focus of Davidson Academy Online’s curriculum is for graduates to leave with a solid, broad-based foundation of knowledge.
Davidson Academy Online Courses: Design Principles
Davidson Academy Online courses are designed specifically for profoundly gifted students. Learn more about us and our approach to gifted education.
All courses will adhere to the following design principles: