Gifted Online Courses
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 gifted online classes are not grouped by age-based grades but by demonstrated ability levels.
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
4 Credits
Gifted online classes covering many different scientific fields of study such as biology, chemistry, physics, and geosystems.
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 classes covering many different foreign language classes at various skill levels.
See our World Language overview (PDF)
Electives
5 Credits
- 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
- 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
The Davidson Academy Online diploma is considered an advanced high school diploma in the state of Nevada. Diplomas are awarded based on the following requirements:
- Cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0
- 28 total credits required – 23 required, five electives
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: Core Values
Davidson Academy Online courses are designed specifically for profoundly gifted students based on courses taught at the Davidson Academy's day school in Reno. Learn more about us and our approach to gifted education.
All courses will adhere to the following core values: