It must stress concepts in keeping with the higher level mental functioning of gifted students, develop opportunities for creative expression , and encourage divergent thinking as highly as it values convergent thinking . The curriculum for the gifted must be differentiated and transformed from the conventional units and grade levels. It is important to recognize that the children will often differ extensively in their rates of learning at any given time, as well as in their styles of learning . Aptitudes for different tasks will vary within a given child. These factors cause the school to have a highly individualized and flexible program.
Time is provided for independent study and for pursuit of special interests.
The science curriculum stresses methods of inquiry as well as techniques for gathering data and testing hypotheses. Social studies programs recognize the fact that these children have greater insight and more awareness of environment, current events and social problems . Debates , panel discussions and general class discussions provide opportunities for becoming involved in organizing standards of documentation and for developing evaluative thinking . In both the Lower and Upper School, emphasis is placed upon concept building , meaning, relationships, and the understanding of the method as well as the knowledge of particular disciplines. The school makes extensive use of specialist teachers and scheduling that facilitates individualizing the curriculum according to the student's needs.