Starting in January students begin work on Type III investigations in an area of interest. The convention is an opportunity for the students to exhibit their work. During the time that students pursue these projects, teachers seek mentors from the university, school faculty, or within the community. The goal of the mentorship program is to link the student with an expert. National programs such as Math Counts and Computer Challenge are offered throughout the year.
Curriculum compacting is common and successful.
The school uses the Kumon Math program and students move rapidly through the curriculum where they begin with a study of straight lines and progress to calculus. Descriptive information and videos of different program components is available.