Discovery Program
Discovery Program Overview
The DCSD Elementary Discovery Program is a center based gifted program designed to meet the needs of highly advanced gifted elementary school students (grades 2 - 6) who require intensity of instruction and acceleration beyond what can reasonably be expected from gifted programming and services provided through their school.
The Discovery Program is designed for students with the following characteristics:
•Exceptional intellectual/cognitive ability
•Consistent advanced academic achievement and performance
•Intense curiosity and motivation to learn
•Unique ability to make connections and understand complex concepts
The DCSD Elementary Discovery Program is a center-based gifted program designed to meet the needs of highly advanced gifted elementary school students (grades 2 - 6) who require the intensity of instruction and acceleration beyond what can reasonably be expected from gifted programming and services provided through their school.
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The application window for the 2025 - 2026 school year is now open. Application Deadline: November 13, 2024. |
To begin the application process please carefully review the 2025-2026 Discovery Program Application and Process Information linked HERE. |
After careful review of the information above, use the following information to initiate the application process.
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In District Students
Student currently enrolled in a DCSD School in grades 1-5
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Out-of-District Students
Students currently enrolled in a non-DCSD school in grades 1-5
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Home Schooled Students
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Want to know more about DCSD's Discovery Program?
Explore these resources:
Discovery Program Presentation
If you believe your child requires intense gifted education services, please connect with the Gifted Education Facilitator at your child’s school for more information about Gifted Education in DCSD.
Find your Gifted Education Facilitator by clicking the link below:
Want to know more about DCSD's Discovery Program?
Join us for an in-person informational night at one of our Discovery Program sites:
Pine Lane Elementary School
TBD
Renaissance Magnet School
TBD
Northridge Elementary School
TBD
Please use this Google Form to R.S.V.P for an in-person Discovery Information night. This will help us plan for the number of families joining us.
OR join us for a VIRTUAL information session:
Monday, November 4th, 2024
6:00-7:00pm
Please R.S.V.P using this Google Form.
Information including the virtual link will be sent directly to you upon receipt.