SEGA Program
Program Description

The exceptionally gifted student possess unique potential and needs which can only be addressed through modification of the regular curriculum. The goal of the SEGA program is to identify and nurture potential through the development of specialized curriculum offerings modified and adapted to meet the unique learning styles, learning rates, interests, abilities and needs of the exceptionally gifted learner. The SEGA program follows the curriculum objectives approved by the Francis Howell School District in all of the core academic areas. The SEGA program removes the ceiling at each grade level, which allows for acceleration opportunities into the next learning level.

Elementary:

The SEGA program is open to any student entering second through fifth grade who meets the qualifications for the program. The SEGA program utilizes a centralized model housed in an elementary school. The program provides a full time self-contained program at the elementary level. The students will attend the program everyday for all core academic areas. They will attend lunch, recess, and special classes with their grade level peers. Grade level curricula will be covered in more of an individually accelerated pace than possible in the regular classroom. After the student completes a grade level curriculum area the student may advance to the next grade level. As SEGA students become advanced in certain subjects they may attend middle school classes for instruction. SEGA students will attend Spectra as part of their curricula. Opportunities for individual exploration and research within a particular area of study will be provided for every SEGA student. Group counseling will be made available to the SEGA students.

Middle School:

At the middle school level the program provides self-contained classes for Communication Arts and Social Studies. The middle school SEGA program is a concept based interdisciplinary program. SEGA students will be tested for appropriate math placement. When the middle school curricula is completed selected high school curricula will be made available at the high school with the recommendation of the SEGA facilitator. The SEGA student will receive electives with his/her grade level peers.

High School:

There is no formal SEGA program at the high school level. SEGA students are encouraged to take a minimum of three honor’s classes to be considered a SEGA student at the high school level. The SEGA students may continue to attend Central High School. The Spectra facilitator and guidance counselor will help to guide the SEGA students to meet their cognitive and affective needs both academically and socially. Dual enrollment may be an option on an individual basis. The students will be individually scheduled in honor’s classes to more appropriately meet their individual needs.