"Building a Foundation for Lifelong Learning"
Welcome to Challenge
The Challenge Program Philosophy:
The Challenge program recognizes that each student is unique and has his/her own individual abilities, promise and potential. There is no single gifted student profile. It is the purpose of the Challenge Program to nurture the development of productive habits of mind that characterize creative problem-solvers and lifelong learners.
About the Program :
The Challenge Program provides services that support a student in the further development of identified area(s) of strength and/or talent. Most services are provided in the classroom on a regular basis by classroom teachers.
Challenge Instructional Coaches at the elementary and middle school levels work as consultants and collaborators with classroom teachers to plan and implement lessons that challenge students through differentiation of the curricula. Particular attention is paid to extending the depth and complexity of the learning outcomes in developing and adapting units and lessons. Challenge Staff Members work as advocates for the academic and affective needs of gifted and talented students.
Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered at the high school level. Additional service options available and determined by need include cluster grouping, independent study, small group activities, mentorships, and/or extra-curricular activities.
A G/T Task Force, consisting of parents, teachers and administrators, meets several times each year to provide input relevant to the continuous improvement of the Challenge Program.
The GT/PAC (Gifted and Talented Parent Advisory Council) meets several times during the year to advocate for the needs of gifted and talented students.