Secondary classes are advanced in the areas of math, science and language arts. Both elementary classes meet at Blair Pointe Elementary School. The curriculum parallels but is differentiated from the regular classroom curriculum. The enrichment and enhancement for both classrooms includes independent study, research and simulations to real audiences. In March of a students' 2nd through 5th grade year, classroom teachers make recommendations for those to be included in the L.I.F.T. program.
Parents are also able to nominate their children for inclusion in the program.
Nomination forms are due in mid-March. The Otis-Lennon Test is given in April to nominees who returned completed parent checklists. Each grade at Peru Junior High School is divided into two teams. All students on a team share the same set of teachers. If a seventh grade student is taking a L.I.F.T. class they will be on the B.E.L.T.S. Team.