LEAP

LEAP is a pull out program for the Gifted and Talented students. The acronym LEAP stands for Learning Enrichment Academic Program.

In LEAP, the student will:
 

1. become aware of his/her own unique potential in order to develop these abilities for the betterment of self and society;

2. utilize higher level thinking skills to develop intellectual curiosity in critical, creative, and productive thinking;

3. understand and apply the problem-solving process in a cooperative group setting through analysis and evaluation of a real life situation;

4. develop advanced reference skills for using multiple concepts and resources in synthesizing and elaborate product


Curriculum for the LEAP students:
 

1. provides advanced content that allows for flexible pacing and learner choices;

2. incorporates creativity, higher-level thinking, and problem solving opportunities;

3. enriches a learning environment that is supportive of diverse learner needs and learning styles.