District-wide screening begins during the primary grades to allow teachers the chance to start meeting the needs of students with exceptional abilities. Eligible students may be admitted to the program upon the written consent of the parents. Kids Involved in New Discoveries is an enrichment program designed for students in kindergarten and first grade. KIND offers creative activities and lessons based on the advanced needs and maturity of students. Stimulating Thinking in the Educational Process, is an enrichment program for students in second and third grades who exhibit outstanding general intellectual ability.
Students meet one to two class periods per week at their respective schools.
Activities are designed to give students a learning experience beyond the regular classroom curriculum. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, creative problem solving, developing independent research skills, and stimulating creativity. Thematic units cover all subject areas. Students work both individually and in small groups to develop their independent learning skills, their creative potential, and their higher level thinking abilities. Eighth grade students also participate in the Future Problem Solving Competition.