P.A.C.E. Program

Students aged 10-18 years, with an unusually advanced degree of general intellectual ability, are congregated at an area school, with their like peers. The students have a program that is extended beyond the depth and breadth of the classroom program.

The individualized programs address ongoing strengths and needs. Implementation of the uniquely designed program is the responsibility of the Special Education (PACE) Teacher, at the elementary level. At the secondary level, core subjects are delivered at an advanced degree by subject specialists.

At the secondary level, the school board has approved Advanced Placement (AP) courses (grade 12) and the Preparation for Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) courses (grades 9–11) as the PACE program’s curriculum extensions in the areas of Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and English. The focus of the Pre-Advanced Placement Courses is to align the curriculum extensions/modifications with the Advanced Placement exams offered through the International AP College Board. Students will have the opportunity to take university destination courses and have the option of writing the exam which may allow them a university credit or advanced standing in certain universities. The pre-AP courses will provide excellent preparation in the areas of analytical thinking, widening students’ scope of knowledge and understanding, and facilitating strong language skills.