About DAAPS
Our program was fortunate enough to be featured on the PVBeat podcast, episide 7, which can be located here. Our segment was from about 6:15-13:15. The clip provides a snapshot of our program. We are excited for you to give it a listen.
Welcome to DAAPS (Digital Academy of Advanced Placement Scholars), an extraordinary program offered exclusively at Shadow Mountain High School in the Paradise Valley Unified School District. If you're a gifted and honors student with a passion for the Humanities, prepare to embark on a transformative educational journey.
Welcome to DAAPS (Digital Academy of Advanced Placement Scholars), an extraordinary program offered exclusively at Shadow Mountain High School in the Paradise Valley Unified School District. If you're a gifted and honors student with a passion for the Humanities, prepare to embark on a transformative educational journey.
DAAPS is not your ordinary program – it's an exhilarating Humanities block tailored specifically for bright minds like yours. Picture yourself diving headfirst into the captivating world of college-level survey courses, where you'll conquer the challenges of AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, AP European History, AP United States Government and Politics, and AP Macroeconomics.You will find a place where you can showcase your brilliance through captivating presentations, thought-provoking documents, and captivating essays. Immerse yourself in the realms of political history, foreign affairs, economic and social development, and even literary and cultural history.
DAAPS is not your ordinary program – it's an exhilarating Humanities block tailored specifically for bright minds like yours. Picture yourself diving headfirst into the captivating world of college-level survey courses, where you'll conquer the challenges of AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, AP European History, AP United States Government and Politics, and AP Macroeconomics.You will find a place where you can showcase your brilliance through captivating presentations, thought-provoking documents, and captivating essays. Immerse yourself in the realms of political history, foreign affairs, economic and social development, and even literary and cultural history.
Our primary objective is simple: to engage you in a thoughtfully challenging and immensely meaningful academic experience. We believe that true rigor isn't about piling on more work – it's about engaging in purposeful endeavors that ignite your intellect. In DAAPS, we're dedicated to nurturing critical readers and thinkers who master the art of persuasive argumentation and analytical writing, empowering you to articulate your ideas with conviction.
Our primary objective is simple: to engage you in a thoughtfully challenging and immensely meaningful academic experience. We believe that true rigor isn't about piling on more work – it's about engaging in purposeful endeavors that ignite your intellect. In DAAPS, we're dedicated to nurturing critical readers and thinkers who master the art of persuasive argumentation and analytical writing, empowering you to articulate your ideas with conviction.
Prepare to exceed the limits of standard curriculum requirements as you venture into DAAPS enriching courses designed specifically to cater to gifted and honors students. Immerse yourself in the boundless world of literature, where you'll read, interpret, analyze, and evaluate texts that will leave a lasting impact on your intellectual growth. Unlock the secrets of crafting compelling narratives, persuasive essays, well-researched papers, and even technical writing. Our interdisciplinary approach will expose you to the critical evaluation of texts, mastery of English syntax and grammar, college-level research, and the art of interdisciplinary writing.
Prepare to exceed the limits of standard curriculum requirements as you venture into DAAPS enriching courses designed specifically to cater to gifted and honors students. Immerse yourself in the boundless world of literature, where you'll read, interpret, analyze, and evaluate texts that will leave a lasting impact on your intellectual growth. Unlock the secrets of crafting compelling narratives, persuasive essays, well-researched papers, and even technical writing. Our interdisciplinary approach will expose you to the critical evaluation of texts, mastery of English syntax and grammar, college-level research, and the art of interdisciplinary writing.
But it doesn't end there. DAAPS recognizes the importance of effective communication skills. That's why our curriculum also emphasizes vital assignments in speaking and listening, as well as viewing and presenting, to ensure you develop into a well-rounded communicator ready to thrive in any academic or professional setting.
But it doesn't end there. DAAPS recognizes the importance of effective communication skills. That's why our curriculum also emphasizes vital assignments in speaking and listening, as well as viewing and presenting, to ensure you develop into a well-rounded communicator ready to thrive in any academic or professional setting.
Enroll in DAAPS and you'll be encouraged to take the prestigious College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Exams. Your outstanding performance on these exams will not only showcase your expertise but also open doors to college credit at esteemed institutions across the country. Your future is limitless, and DAAPS will help you unlock its full potential.
Enroll in DAAPS and you'll be encouraged to take the prestigious College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Exams. Your outstanding performance on these exams will not only showcase your expertise but also open doors to college credit at esteemed institutions across the country. Your future is limitless, and DAAPS will help you unlock its full potential.
Throughout your journey with us, you'll experience the power of a team teaching environment, where dedicated educators work collaboratively to inspire and guide you. Rest assured, while fully immersed in this exceptional program, you'll still have the opportunity to engage in the diverse range of courses and activities that Shadow Mountain High School has to offer.
Throughout your journey with us, you'll experience the power of a team teaching environment, where dedicated educators work collaboratively to inspire and guide you. Rest assured, while fully immersed in this exceptional program, you'll still have the opportunity to engage in the diverse range of courses and activities that Shadow Mountain High School has to offer.
Are you ready to embark on an intellectual adventure that will shape your future? Contact us to find out more about how you can apply and become a part of this growing community.
Are you ready to embark on an intellectual adventure that will shape your future? Contact us to find out more about how you can apply and become a part of this growing community.
