Gifted & Talented Programs
Ms. Tatic’s Classics Club
- Geared towards advancing reading comprehension and vocabulary enrichment in the middle school
- Students read classic novels appropriate to their advanced level
- Students complete self-directed research projects related to their reading
- Students participate and lead guided discussions
- This is an invite-only program based on standardized assessment scores and excellent work ethic
Noetic Math Olympiad
- This is an annual contest that encourages creative math thinking and problem solving.
- The goal of the contest is to develop students’ problem-solving skills, to encourage their interest in math, and to inspire them to excel in math.
- Students participate in math problem of the week warm-ups throughout the school year.
- The Olympiad is in the spring. Students compete against grade-level peers to earn medals and recognition.
Social Studies Fair
- Students complete independent research projects and prepare presentations.
- Each grade completes a different project correlated to their curriculum.
- Winners earn medals and recognition of their hard work by having their project published on our website.
- Middle school students also engage in a special formal debate on self-selected topics.

Holocaust Studies Project
- Created for our 7th and 8th graders
- This is an independent research project that encourages students to examine their families’ histories and connection to the Holocaust.
- Students choose a topic, conduct interviews and examine primary and secondary sources.
- Students present their projects to their peers and take on the role of teacher for the day, sharing what they learned.
Science Fair
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Students develop a hypothesis and employ the scientific method to test their hypothesis.
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Students perform a hands-on experiment and record their results.
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Students prepare a presentation in which they share their results with their peers.


Raz Kids Reading Program
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This program is geared towards students in the K-6 grades.
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This is an accelerated reading program that encourages exploration, supports reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
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Students can read books up to two levels above their own in order to increase their reading comprehension.