What opportunities are available for my gifted child?
There are many opportunities available for enrichment. Some of these opportunities are provided in school and some of them are opportunities students can participate in outside of school. Check back often as we update this page frequently.
Noetic Learning Math Competition Students with strong math abilities are challenged twice per year with this problem solving competition. Grades 4-8.
Field Trips Students will be given the option to participate in gifted and talented field trips during the school year.
Anthony Munoz Leadership Conference Students identified in the area of leadership may have the opportunity to participate in the Anthony Munoz Leadership Conference. This is a great chance for students to learn about what good leaders do and how to develop their leadership skills. After the conference, students will complete a leadership project at Beechwood.
Craft Academy The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics is a dual-credit residential high school for academically exceptional Kentucky students. The Craft Academy's purpose is to meet the unique educational needs of academically gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors in the Commonwealth. The academic rigor of the Craft Academy challenges students to excel at their highest level through project-based STEM+X courses and hands-on learning experiences, with emphasis on innovation, design and creativity, and civic and regional engagement.
Gatton Academy Each year, The Gatton Academy admits approximately 95 Kentucky sophomores, half of selection male and half of selection female, based on standardized test scores, their GPA, responses to essay questions, personal interviews, extracurricular activities and recommendations. Instead of spending their junior and senior years in traditional high schools, students enroll in The Gatton Academy and live in a uniquely dedicated Gatton Academy residence hall. Taking courses offered by WKU, their classmates are fellow Gatton Academy students and WKU undergraduate students. At the end of two years, Gatton Academy students will have earned between sixty and seventy-two college credit hours in addition to completing high school.
We're always seeking out new opportunities and welcome your ideas!