NBCA serves the needs of the gifted and talented student in their advanced academic classes through differentiation of the curriculum by modifying either the process (teaching method), product (student-made assessment), or the content (materials studied) of individual lessons.

Students are challenged to think creatively, outside the box, and in depth, especially in the core courses — English, social studies, math, and science. In addition, a GT student may select a faculty mentor to guide him/her through a self-selected, end-of-the-year project or choose a special gifted program offered at NBCA.

Special Programs for GT Students

One available project-based program that meets the needs of the gifted student is the national robot building competition sponsored by Mr. Shute.

To see more about the NBCA Robotics program, please visit the Robotics webpage

Gifted and Talented Admission Standards

• NBCA entrance and/or achievement test score
• Stanford Binet IQ test
• Recommendations of 3 NBCA teachers or referral to the GT program from another accredited school
• Parent request for services and survey
• Student request for services and survey

GT Program Options

• Differentiated curriculum in the core academic courses
• Individual long-term project, working with a mentor
• Independent study
• Online courses
• Special NBCA programs

For more information on the Stanford Binet (5) IQ exam, see this website: http://www.riversidepublishing.com/products/sb5/details.html