The Academically Gifted Program at Chapin Elementary is designed to meet the needs of identified students in grades three through five. Students are identified through criteria stipulated by the South Carolina Department of Education. These criteria include academic achievement, aptitude and classroom performance.
Students attend a resource classroom for academic enrichment and acceleration one day per week.
Research experiences, critical and creative thinking, communication activities and technology are emphasized. 5th grade creates web pages to present their research. Art Art is a studio program based on art concepts. As art is taught, connections are made with past and present cultures, other arts, and with geography, science, math, literature, history, and technology. Students sharpen observation skills and fine muscle coordination while discovering solutions to their art problems and projects.