Young Scholars

The Young Scholars (YS) program is an academic program designed for students with high potential who are not likely to be identified for gifted programs using traditional methods of identification. It is funded by state integration dollars and is available in all District 196 elementaries. The program includes whole class thinking skills lessons at the beginning of the year in grades K-3. Utilizing student performance information from these classes as well as other school data, teachers collaborate to identify students for the YS program. These students are supported to develop their potential as creative and critical thinkers, with the goal being their pursuit of advanced coursework in middle and high school. Mrs. Fifield is the instructor for the Young Scholars K-3 program.