Principles of Philosophy

• Encourage all children in a loving, caring, challenging atmosphere
• Every child learns at a different rate; the academics should reflect that diversity
• Children learn like sponges when the lessons are fun and engaging
• Unnecessary repetition is counter-productive
• Giftedness is asynchronous (The Columbus Group 1991)
• Gifted creative production involves the interaction of three characteristics which are above average ability, creativity and task commitment (Renzulli 1978)

We Believe

• Students need opportunities to interact with their intellectual peers
• Students need an emotionally nurturing environment that encourages creative and flexible thinking and risk-taking
• Students need opportunities to develop higher order thinking skills, challenging activities, and authentic learning experiences as components of their curriculum
• Students need support and guidance to recognize, accept, enhance, and apply their gifts and talents