Metropolitan Learning CenterAccelerated Options
Acceleration
Differentiation strategies in place within our school’s classrooms include:
- Using pre-assessment to inform instruction
- Flexible grouping
- Curriculum compacting
- Tiered lessons
- Higher level questioning
- Independent projects, acceleration through AP and Honors classes are also available.
You can see which differentiation strategies a specific teacher uses by looking at their course sylabi. All syllabi are located on the bottom left of the MLC web page under Important information.
Additionally, pre-assessment or on-going formative assessments are used to help inform instruction. Teachers document the type of Pre-Assessments they use specifically in their syllabi. Some examples are:
- Know, Would like to learn, Learned
- Observation
- Quizzes
- Learning logs
We determine whether a student needs acceleration in the following way:
- Students demonstrate proficiency on Pre and Post Assessments
- Through Parent, Student and Counselor recommendations and expressed interest in advanced work
- If student is already working at or above grade level in one or a number of areas.
Options for Acceleration
The following options for acceleration are available at our school:
- Taking classes both on and off campus
- Subject acceleration in classroom using higher grade materials
- Attending a class off site, online courses or taking classes beyond age level peers
- Credit by Exam
Students who wish to access acceleration options can do so by talking with their counselor, any administrator and/or their teacher.
Off Campus acceleration options
Students should see their counselor, or an administrator to find out more.
Additional services available for TAG students
- Mentorship
- Yearbookt
Nomination Process
Characteristics of Talented and Gifted Student
Nominations are now open and forms are available in the counseling office and main office.
Contacts
MLC's TAG Coordinator - Jeff Spalding, 503-916-5737 x76006
