Davidson: Explore

Davidson: Explore - Online Courses for Gifted Middle School Students

Single Subject Courses in Math, Science & Humanities


The Davidson: Explore program provides Davidson Young Scholars and qualified gifted students, ages 9-13, with the opportunity to enrich their education by taking advanced middle school courses online adapted from the Davidson Academy’s rigorous curriculum. Designed to be different than other online courses, this year-long middle school gifted program helps students develop their academic and social skills by giving them a platform to learn at their academic level.

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Program Courses

Our advanced online middle-school level courses for gifted students are available throughout the year in a range of subject areas, including math, science and humanities. Courses are designed and taught by faculty from the Davidson Academy. Descriptions and age ranges can be found on the Courses page.

Program Benefits

  • Seven Rigorous, Single-Subject Courses
  • Live, Dynamic Sessions with Like-Minded Peers
  • Asynchronous Learning Activities
  • Experienced, Caring Instructors 
  • See more on our FAQs page > 

Virtual Open House

Throughout the academic year, we offer online information sessions focused on Davidson: Explore. Each session will discuss the application and assessment process, course expectations, and characteristics of successful students. Davidson: Explore open houses are scheduled for:

  • Tuesday, January 26, 6pm PT
Please register for online houses at http://bit.ly/2020exploreopenhousereg

View a recording of our Nov. 23, 2020 webinar. 

Eligibility

Our gifted middle school program is open to students between the ages of 9-13 who are enrolled in the Davidson Young Scholars program or meet the program eligibility requirements. Students who are not part of the Young Scholars program must submit a qualifying test score. For more details, please visit the Qualification Criteria page.

Application Deadlines

Please visit the application page for details about the application process, decision process calendar, and to apply. The application for 2021-2022 Davidson: Explore courses is now open with a deadline of February 28, 2021.

Learn more about Davidson Academy's online campus for students living anywhere in the U.S. and Canada. 

For questions, please contact online@davidsongifted.org.

"I feel like our daughter has come miles in the last three months in both of her Davidson: Explore courses - not only in maturity and in confidence, but in ability to think critically and be ready for new challenges. Her teachers are terrific instructors, and I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity for her to be under their guidance. She is in great hands, and I am very grateful that they understand not only her desire to do well and her eagerness at learning, but that they are patient and encouraging of her as a young girl. It really is amazing to see how much she's learning and realize that she has this opportunity in this gifted program!"
Mission

The following disclosure is provided pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 598.1305:

The Davidson Institute for Talent Development is a Nevada non-profit corporation which is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt private operating foundation. We are dedicated to supporting the intellectual and social development of profoundly gifted students age 18 and under through a variety of programs. Contributions are tax deductible.

Profoundly gifted students are those who score in the 99.9th percentile on IQ and achievement tests. Read more about this population in this article.

E-mail:
info@davidsongifted.org
Location:
Reno, Nevada