The Laurel Springs Gifted & Talented Academy offers a premier college preparatory experience for gifted children in grades 6-12. With more than twenty years of distance learning experience, we provide your children with the one-on-one teacher support, challenging courses, and flexible individualization that gifted students need. Our Academy students are placed in the most appropriate courses for their learning level, regardless of their chronological age.
The Academy provides a wide variety of educational options for your children, including Honors and AP courses, as well as opportunities to conduct in-depth research projects on topics of their own choosing. Our Academy students present their research through an original piece of writing, or through an exhibition, such as a film, photography collection, or the creation of a web site. The Academy’s series of symposia on advanced topics feature guest speakers who are experts in their fields. Academy students work independently and with their teachers, and also collaborate with like-minded peers through online discussions, seminars and classes. The Academy offers virtual classroom experiences and the advantage of working in intimate small groups so your children get to know each other and feel supported by both peers and teachers.
Academy teachers are trained to create unique learning paths within their courses, enabling your child to pursue greater depth and breadth in the content area, based on individual needs. Our teachers specialize in the art of differentiated instruction for various types of gifted learners. One-on-one communication is the basis for an educational dialogue that encourages your child to move beyond what he or she could achieve in a traditional setting.
The Laurel Springs Gifted & Talented Academy admits students in grades 6-12 on a year-round basis, though most students follow a traditional fall to early summer schedule. The ideal candidate has a proven record of academic excellence, high achievement in areas of personal interest beyond academics, strong test results, and recommendations from teachers and mentors.
Read what students are saying about the Academy.
“The Academy allowed me to take advantage of many Honors and AP course offerings with strong and consistent teacher support. The symposia, online seminars, and forums for Academy students helped me to develop relationships with my peers. I completed in-depth projects in my areas of interest, and my teachers were always available to assist. With Academy support, I managed my athletic training schedule and academic demands, include college courses, which allowed me to complete my high school education one year early.”
“Laurel Springs Academy for the Gifted & Talented truly allowed me to learn at my own pace and in my own style. It gave me the opportunity to pursue my passion for art and writing, use my art to raise money for earthquake relief in Haiti, and co-found a non-profit. I did all of this while receiving a world class high school education!”
Families who are interested in learning more about the Laurel Springs Gifted & Talented Academy can email hidden; JavaScript is required for more information, or submit an application.
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