Millard’s High Ability Learner program, also known as HAL, is designed to meet the needs of students who are identified as high-ability learners. High-ability learners differ markedly from their peers in abilities, interests, and psychological maturity. They give evidence of high-performance capabilities in areas of intellectual capacity and/or specific academic disciplines.

The goal of the HAL program are to provide appropriately challenging educational experiences that will encourage students to learn, to challenge themselves, and to contribute positively to society. The program is designed for the development of a healthy self-concept, an understanding of human diversity, and the life skills necessary for personal success and responsible living.

The HAL Philosophy is that in the continuing pursuit of educational excellence, the Millard Public Schools will recognize and develop the unique talents and diverse qualities of students with high academic, intellectual, creative, and/or artistic ability so that each child will be challenged to achieve his or her full potential. This will be accomplished through a partnership of students, home, school and community, clearly defined criteria for identification and curriculum development and measurable standards of student performance, and broad-based and diverse educational opportunities.