Gifted & Talented
Davis Enhanced Education Programs (DEEP)

Contact Information:

Phone:  801-402-5100

E-mail:  sgold@dsdmail.net

Sharon was office manager at an immersion elementary school for eleven years.  For five years, she supervised the monthly training meetings of all elementary office managers in the Davis District.  She has mentored countless new office managers through their first few years.  Before coming to the Davis District, she spent several years as a legal secretary at various law firms.  Sharon brings with her a love for all children and a strong desire to help every family find the school for their children that is the very best fit!

Contact Information:

Phone:  801-402-5111

E-mail:  krburgess@dsdmail.net

Kristi received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University and taught second grade in the Alpine School District before obtaining a Master's degree in Gifted Education from Columbia University. She then worked in the Extended Learning Program (ELP) in the Salt Lake City School District as first a teacher and then a District Specialist.  Kristi spent ten years directing and teaching in a private preschool utilizing curriculum geared toward gifted learners.  She also taught college-level courses through Southern Utah University and Utah State University to teachers pursuing their Gifted and Talented endorsement. In addition, she helped facilitate a multi-year Javits Grant research project (UCARE) which sought to improve services for advanced readers in Title I schools throughout Utah. She is passionate about advocating for gifted and talented students and helping advanced learners reach their potential. 

The Primary Advanced Learners (PAL) Program is designed for identified high-ability students in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades. PAL classes are available at Bountiful, Kaysville and Mountain View Elementary schools. 

Spectrum Brochure

Students entering grades 1st-3rd should complete the PAL Testing Application.

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PAL Testing Application

Students entering grades 4-6 should complete the Spectrum Testing Application.

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Spectrum Testing Application

Endorsement Information

EXCEL classes are designed to provide before and/or after school enrichment opportunities for students.  Classes are most often taught by certified teachers at the school who want to share their expertise in a particular area.  Classified staff or Paraprofessional staff, with approval from the principal, could teach these classes but would need to complete an application with Human Resources which requires both a background check and fingerprinting. Schools may design their own curriculum for the class or take advantage of the variety of instructional programs available through the district.  The duration of the class is determined by the local school. 

EXCEL Program Guidelines

Proposal & Budget Form

Honors and AP courses at the Jr. High level are self-select.  Students can enroll in these courses without testing. 

Most Jr. High schools offer two AP courses in 9th grade:  Human Geography & Environmental Science.

Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses at the high school level are self-select.  Students can enroll in these courses without testing.  Please check with your high school for current offerings.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Certificate and Diploma Programs are offered at the following two schools:          

   Bountiful High

      IB Coordinator:

   Clearfield High

      IB Coordinator: