Announcement for 2013-14

A new course, math 6 honors, will be added to the middle school program of studies in the  2013-14 school year. Math 6 honors is a faster-paced, more in-depth study of math 6 and will prepare students for the rigors of accelerated courses in the future. [MORE INFORMATION]

Enrichment

Students are challenged academically through a range of honors level programming. Beginning in grade 7, there is an honors level for English and math.

There are many enrichment opportunities available to students at all levels. There are many clubs at the secondary level which can be accessed by going to the middle or high school web pages, then selecting the link for "Clubs" under "School Links." In addition, there are many extension activities that are shared with students on daily announcements and in the guidance offices.

K-12 Enrichment/Honors Programming (pdf)

NEW - Math 6 honors

Q.U.E.S.T (Question, Understand, Experiment, Share, Think)

This one day a week, "pull-out" program is for Gifted and Talented students in fourth and fifth grade. Students in Q.U.E.S.T. work on thematic units of instruction designed to supplement and elaborate on the general curriculum. The goal of the program is to provide students with the opportunity to meet and exceed challenging learning standards in an interactive and hands-on classroom environment. All parents in grades 3 and 4 will be notified annually about this offering and informed on the criteria needed to qualify for the program.

More information can be found on the QUEST Web page.

 

Critical Inquiry

The goal of this program is to provide a challenging and rigorous humanities curriculum for highly able students in sixth grade, designed to strengthen critical thinking skills and nurture creative thought using a Socratic Seminar approach and inquiry model of instruction. Click here for more information.

Acceleration

Students are challenged academically through a range of accelerated programming.

At the elementary level, students may be evaluated for possible acceleration in mathematics.

Beginning in grade 7, there is an  acceleration level for English and social studies. In grade 8, students are selected to enroll in English 9H, Global 9, accelerated Regents earth science, enriched algebra one, accelerated studio art and technology.

The district has established a process to identify students for acceleration. Identification criteria include the CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test), the TOMAGS (Test of Mathematical Abilities for Gifted Students), the Gifted Rating Scale, as well as input from the parent, teacher and principal. Results of these data points are returned to the building level committees to determine appropriate programming.

K-12 Acceleration Programming (pdf)

Early Admission to Kindergarten

The district has a procedure whereby high ability youngsters who are at least four years old, may apply to enter school early. Contact the office of the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment at 881-0640 for more information.