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Mission & Vision

Martin Luther King stated, “Intelligence plus character is the true goal of education.”

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ission:  At L. Hollingworth School for the Talented and Gifted, our mission is to guide ALL students to develop character and maximize their full intellectual potential by empowering them to use their unique gifts and talents. This will lead to academic excellence and a new generation of high-character, contributing members of a Global society.


Vision:
We believe in creating a culture of high expectations where all children receive a challenging and comprehensive education that will prepare them for college and career readiness.


At LHS, our vision focuses on four founding offerings:

Self-Pacing
Flexible grouping practices to allow children to advance at their own pace.
 
Acceleration
Pupils are advanced to a higher-level class covering material more suited to the pupils' abilities and preparedness.
 
“Pull-In”
Students spend a portion of their time receiving specialized services and the rest of their time with same grade students of varying abilities.
 
Enrichment
Students receive extra material or projects designed to challenge them in the following areas:
 
1. Community & Civic Involvement
2. Business/Entrepreneurship
3. Technology/STEM
 
Extracurricular Activities
 
Sports, Dance, Technology Club, Student Council