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Seventh graders who demonstrate strength in math and science, not only on tests but also by teacher recommendation, may be invited to become part of our accelerated 8^th grade program whereby they take high school freshman level science (earth science) and math (algebra) as eighth graders. We also offer honors credit for English 8-11 if the student maintains an 88 average or higher throughout the school year. These opportunities position them to be able to take our Advanced Placement courses (English, Calculus, US History, and Physics, with European History and Biology coming in the 2009-2010 school year) in the junior and/or senior years of high school with the possibility to earn college credit.

Select upperclassmen may be candidates for our popular student teacher assistant program whereby they serve in many classrooms and activities of our younger students. It is a structured program in which the participants must meet regularly with their supervising teacher, develop and fulfill assignments and receive a grade for their work.