Heard Elementary: Advanced Learning Academy

• Teachers certified in Gifted and Advanced Learning
• Core Knowledge Curriculum
• Instruction in Spanish
• Actively engaged classrooms
• Communication, Humanities, & Technology (CHaT) Curriculum enhancement via computers & technology labs
• Fine Arts curriculum that includes a fully equipped keyboard lab and optional violin instruction
• Science lab
• After-school tutorial and summer tutorial and enrichment activities

Eligibility Requirements

• "S" or "E" in conduct
• "S" or "E", or 85 overall GPA in core subjects or minimum of 2.5 on a 3.0 scale in all subjects
• Teacher recommendation
• Standardized test scores required: contact school for details
• Strong commitment to academic excellence and program theme

Please contact Gail Holland for complete details.

Islands: American History Specialty School

• Accelerated Schools Plus (ASP) National Network Member
• Gilder-Lehrman American History Elementary School
• All teachers are gifted certified
• After-school tutorial and enrichment activities
• High expectations using gifted and talented strategies with all learners
• Instruction in Spanish
• Math Enrichment, Technology/Writing, and HiShare Computer Labs

Eligibility Requirements

• GPA of 80 or higher in all subjects (equivalent to "S" or higher in all subjects)
• "S" or "E" in conduct
• Strong commitment to academic excellence and program theme

Please contact Susan Hill for complete details.

Marshpoint: International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme

• IB PYP, an international curriculum which is relevant, challenging and engaging, a philosophy and a way of teaching developed by the International Baccalaureate Organization
• All teachers are gifted certified
• Teaching strategies designed to set and foster high academic standards
• Emphasis on reading, vocabulary and cognitive skills
• In-depth exposure to computer and communication technology
• Spanish Instruction
• Eight teachers with National Board Certification

Eligibility Requirements

• None for students entering kindergarten
• GPA of 80 or higher in All subjects (equivalent to "S" or higher in all subjects)
• "S" or "E" in conduct
• Strong commitment to academic excellence and program theme

Please contact Sylvia Shealy for complete details.

J.G. Smith: Traditional/Latin Academy

• Focus on high academics and citizenship
• Core Knowlege sequence
• Latin instruction
• On-site ecological garden with plants and small animals
• Free after-school stringed instrument lessons

Eligibility Requirements

• None for students entering kindergarten
• "S" or "E" in conduct
• GPA of 80 or higher in all subjects (equivalent to "S" or higher in all subjects)
• Strong commitment to academic excellence and program theme

Please contact Laura Barry for complete details.