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ACE Academy offers a full-time program specifically designed for the gifted learner. As an applicant
school in the the International Baccalaureate Organization, ACE encourages a global, in-depth perspective
in all learning. Foreign language, art, music, drama, chess, and physical education round out
core academics.
In addition to the full-time program, ACE offers year-round gifted programming with Summer Wonders.
What is IBO?
The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) is a recognized
leader in the field of international education, encouraging
students to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and
engaged world citizens. Founded in 1968, they work with
schools in 122 countries to offer challenging programs and rigorous assessment.
What is Gifted?
The term "gifted and talented" (GT) is a traditional education
term that is often misunderstood and deserves
clarification. A commonly accepted statistic is that gifted
learners are those who score in the top 5% of IQ tests. A
GT student can vary radically in specific abilities or areas
(asynchronous development). Because GT children process information differently
from the average student,
they need a learning environment flexible enough
to meet and encourage these differences. Their unique
ways of thinking are assets that must be valued and encouraged,
or they may be supressed, hidden, or lost. The
need for flexible, appropriate education with specific attention
to both intellectual and emotional needs is well
documented. Our goal at ACE is not to apply a label, but
to meet the specific needs of these children.
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