Gifted Services

IB Honors and Gifted Cohort - "School within a School" Model

• Students in 9th and 10th grade are grouped together in Honors ELA, History, and Science courses
• School Gifted Counselor as well as IB MYP Coordinator meet one-on-one with students to develop academic and personal/social skills
• School Gifted Counselor and Gifted Specialists provide students with an individualized pathway based on needs and interests

Unique Courses and Opportunities at BGHS

• Marketing, Graphic Design, Software and Application Development, and Business Management
• Psychology
• Theatre, Music, Art, Dance
• Culinary Arts
• Construction
• Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Personal and Professional Skills (PPS)
• Law Enforcement and Public Safety
• Forensics
• Sports Medicine and HOSA
• Education Professions
• International Baccalaureate Programme
• AP and Dual Enrollment offerings

Personal/Social Skills

• Designated Gifted Specialist and Gifted Counselor who work with students all four years
• Advisory - small group centered on academic, personal and social skill building

Other Unique Features

• International Baccalaureate World School #01131
• Sophomore Projects, Senior Institute, Walk-up Math (Qualifying 8th Graders)
• Home of
  • DV Pathways (DVUSD Night School)
  • Avenue 27 (DVUSD CTE Culinary Arts Restaurant)