Discovery Program accepting referrals

From the school district website:

October 20, 2008 - Each year the school district seeks to identify highly capable students who may qualify for the Discovery Program. The Discovery Program will begin accepting referrals November 3rd, with the forms available at each elementary and middle school. The deadline is December 19, 2008. Referrals not received by this date will be considered for the following school year.

Qualifying students will be placed, on a space availability basis, in the 09-10 school year.What is the Discovery Program? The Discovery Program is designed to serve the Renton School District’s highly capable students from 2nd through 8th grade with challenging, advanced curriculum. Kennydale and Talbot Hill are the designated elementary Discovery locations, with designated Discovery teachers at each level.

All three middle schools have Discovery Program classes for language arts and social studies in grades six through eight. At the high school level, counseling for appropriate selection of courses is provided. The High School Registration Booklet describes the various course options, including Honors and Advanced Placement classes.

For more information about the Discovery Program contact Vickie Damon, Director, Categorical Programs (425) 204-2401.

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