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HEROES Academy for the Gifted offers accelerated academic enrichment for gifted and talented students ages 6 to 17 in mathematics and language arts. All classes at HEROES Academy focus on developing problem solving and critical thinking skills. Unlike many academic programs, HEROES places students in classes based on their tested math and reading ability rather than age or grade level in school. This allows each student to be appropriately challenged in the classroom. The majority of classes at HEROES Academy begin in September and meet a total of 35 times between September and June. HEROES also permits students to start classes during October and January.
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Our Mission |
HEROES Academy is an intellectually stimulating environment where students’ personal growth is maximized by accelerated learning and critical thinking. Our students enjoy the opportunity to study advanced topics in classrooms that move at an accelerated pace. At HEROES, we allow students to enroll in classes based on their tested math and reading ability rather than limiting students based on their age. We determine class placement based on demonstrated academic achievements rather than age or grade in school. This allows students to study advanced topics with mental peers, providing them with a unique opportunity to develop lifelong friendships with other children close to their age who share similar interests.
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Qualifying |
HEROES Academy works with gifted students and high achieving students. Students must submit qualifying test scores to participate in classes at HEROES. For a full list on acceptable tests and minimum scores, view our Admissions Page.
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Class Placement |
Students who qualify for HEROES will be provided with a comprehensive list of all the classes that they may enroll in. Class placement is based on an evaluation of each student's math and reading abilities. When placing students into classes, we take into consideration their NWEA MAP Math and Reading scores as well as the results from the paper-pencil examinations. All of these sections are included in a single placement testing session.
Your child may qualify to take classes at HEROES Academy that differ from their placement in school. Class placement at HEROES is based strictly on tested ability regardless of age or standard grade level in school. Our classes are, on average, about two years accelerated from a standard curriculum. Our math curriculum moves students from Accelerated 5th Grade math directly into Accelerated PreAlgebra, and our language arts curriculum is designed for students to have college-ready writing skills by the end of our Accelerated 8th grade program. |