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
- Advanced Latin Reading: Prose
- Animal Ethics
- Animation
- Art I/II
- Astronomy
- Chinese Martial Arts Film
- Choose Your Own Adventure: Book Clubs
- Cognition, Behavior, and Society
- College Seminar
- Creative Writing
- Family & Society in East Asia
- Financial Literacy
- Fitness
- Forensics
- Health
- Horror Fiction
- Introduction to Aviation
- Introduction to Film Studies
- Knowledge and Reality
- Music in Film
- Music Theory I
- Music Theory II
- Mythology
- Organic and Biochemistry
- Passion Project
- 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:
Rigor
Have an appropriate level of rigor that will challenge students to achieve in a supportive online classroom that encourages academic risk and growth.
Personalization
Provide students with a highly supportive learning environment that will address the needs of individual learners and provide opportunities for student voice in learning.
Critical Thinking
Provide opportunities for participants to think critically, form and support opinions, and experience a variety of perspectives.
Rich Discourse
Rely on a rich and authentic two-way discourse between all participants.
Collaboration
Contain synchronous instructional elements that require collaboration among participants.
Flexibility
Have a flexible learning plan so that they are responsive to the needs of individual students.