MISSION STATEMENT 

Our mission, through the support of the total learning community, is to serve and meet the needs of academically talented students by nurturing their affective and cognitive development. In doing so, we hope to enhance their potential for life-long learning and maximize their productive contributions to the communities in which they will live. 

BELIEF STATEMENTS

A. We believe that the unique characteristics of gifted children may include:

1.      Superior Cognitive Ability

2.      Specific Academic Performance

3.      Creativity

4.      Sensitivity

5.      Leadership Ability

6.      High Self-motivation

7.      Visual and Performing Arts Ability

B.    We believe that these abilities must be nurtured through an enriched affective and cognitive curriculum that allows for acceleration.

C.    We believe that gifted and talented students are individuals, and it is our responsibility to help others (parents, teachers, and students) to be more accepting of their unique differences and abilities.

D.    We believe in the importance of support and encouragement from the total learning community for programs and strategies designed to meet the specific needs of the high ability learner.

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

Children, emerging adolescents, and young adults who are academically talented are a unique population. They differ from their age peers in abilities, interests, and sensitivities. In order to excel and achieve their potential, academically talented youth require different and diverse experiences to meet their educational needs.

The aim of the EXCEL program is to provide accelerated and enriched opportunities that replace, supplement, or extend learning beyond the standard curriculum and incorporate a variety of modes of instruction. These opportunities will encourage and develop creative and critical thinking, provide practice in problem formation and solution, develop responsibility to self and others, and enhance the appreciation of life-long learning.