These students possess talents and abilities that differ from those of their peers to such a degree that differentiated educational programs should be provided to nurture their growth and development. Without a program of services that differs from what is available in the regular educational program, the superior talents and abilities of many students will remain undeveloped or underdeveloped. Lexington City Schools' curriculum is an academically demanding one. It is designed to build on individual student strengths and to provide educational opportunities that are responsive to the needs and talents of all students. Classroom activities lead naturally into differentiation from which gifted students especially benefit.
Thematic units allow for making connections between related content fields.
Research opportunities provide challenges at various levels of ability.