Our students master Connecticut state curriculum standards through a problem-based approach that develops the skills intellectually-gifted students need for 21st century success

Our academic programs are designed with one goal in mind: to give kids who have meaningfully unique ways of seeing things the skills they’ll need to turn those perspectives into thought-leadership.

Students collaborate with one another to solve real world problems through in-depth project-based learning that places the emphasis on critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving while developing the executive function and social collaboration skills that are essential for 21st century success.

Our students have made a short film urging regulatory change to save the declining horseshoe crab population in the Long Island Sound; they’ve created 3-dimensional, scaled architectural models of imagined democratic communities in the midst of feudal, 13th century Europe; they’ve written proposals for new superhero characters for Marvel Comics; and they’re designing an app to spark a revolution for climate change.

Each project integrates curriculum aligned to Connecticut state requirements across math, science, engineering, literature, writing, fine arts, providing purposeful learning that prepares students for rigorous college curricula and professional careers. Executive function, social skills and growth mindset coaching and support are integrated into each project and into the classroom itself, giving students the tools they need to experience their strengths.