Any student who requests an opportunity to test out of a class must be afforded that opportunity. Per Board of Education Policy, students must maintain enrollment in three classes during a quarter. Realize that the tests are difficult but fair. If the student passes the assessment, the student will receive graduation credit for the class in question. The students learn new and challenging technical concepts and are afforded the opportunity to develop elaborate projects in their chosen areas under the watchful eyes of their mentors.
Applications are due in early spring which is followed by an interview.
Chaska High School has earned recognition at both state and national levels for success in academic team competition like Quiz Bowl, Knowledge Bowl, Science Bowl or Science Olympiad. This program teams talented Hispanic or Asian students with limited English skills with PAC students in advanced classes. Top of Page Affective Counseling Students who qualify for services from the P rogram for A cademic C hallenge or PAC are invited to attend monthly Focus Groups on issues common for adolescent high potential learners. Research shows that high potential students benefit socially from time spent with each other. Underachievement Dealing with perfectionism.