Thirteen children took up the challenge to participate in the 1999-2000 school year. These two teams of problem solvers will pit their creative spirits against other teams in regional competition. Advanced Learner students are involved in field trips that extend their learning experiences beyond the classroom walls. At camp, they are challenged to work together to solve problems placed before them by the camp leader. They develop a belief that great things can be accomplished as a team that an individual cannot achieve alone.
Fourth graders go on an extended trip to the mountains of North Carolina.
Fifth graders have an extended time at the same facility, spending three days and nights working on leadership, team building, and pushing limitations they had imposed on themselves. They leave with the knowledge that they are leaders capable of accomplishing nearly anything individually and together as a team. Students receive special services in small group settings to boost their learning experiences. The lessons build on children's strengths and develop their ability to use strategies for reading and writing. The goal for each child is to be able to function independently in the classroom.