Middle School Program
Cluster Classrooms:
Small (4-8) groups of identified gifted students who move at similar pace or level
are placed in the regular classroom along with a heterogeneous group of students who
comprise the rest of the regular-sized class. Instruction and curriculum are modified to
meet the special needs of the exceptional learner. The goal of clustering is to provide
academically talented students with the opportunity to interact intellectually, socially, and
emotionally with other peers in an environment that provides stimulating and challenging
opportunities that meet their unique needs. Cluster classrooms are available in grades five
and six.
Advanced courses in Math and Language Arts are offered for students looking for challenging curriculum opportunities at the 7th and
8th grade levels. Students may apply for admission to the advanced math and language arts classes in the spring of each year. Criteria
for admission is based on MCA scores, GPA, classroom performance and Continental Math scores.
Other enrichment and programming options available:
- Spelling Bee (gr. 5-8)
- Destination Imagination (Ggr. 5-8)
- Math Masters (gr. 5-6)
- Continental Math (gr. 5-8)
- Junior High Math Team (gr. 6-8)
- Math Olympiad (gr. 6-7)
- Inventor's Congress (gr. 5)
- Science Olympiad (gr. 5-8)
- Promising Young Writesr (gr. 8)
- Word Power Challenge (gr. 5-8)
- History Day (gr. 6-8)
- Midwest Talent Search (gr. 7-8)
- Newsday (gr. 5-8)
- Geography Bee (gr. 5-8)


