The Program
The program of the Elgin High School Gifted and Talented Academy consists of a school-within-a-school designed to meet the needs of academically gifted students in Elgin School District U-46. On average fifty to 90 students per year is accepted into the freshman class of a program that offers enriched, integrated curriculum and a wise spectrum of Advanced Placement classes. Students apply to the Academy during the autumn of their eighth grade year. Selections are based upon a lottery system - see District U-46 website for more details. Upon admission to the Academy, students must maintain grades of “C” or higher in their core Academy courses in order to remain in good standing and graduate as a part of the program.
The program of the Elgin High School Gifted and Talented Academy consists of a school-within-a-school designed to meet the needs of academically gifted students in Elgin School District U-46. On average fifty to 90 students per year is accepted into the freshman class of a program that offers enriched, integrated curriculum and a wise spectrum of Advanced Placement classes. Students apply to the Academy during the autumn of their eighth grade year. Selections are based upon a lottery system - see District U-46 website for more details. Upon admission to the Academy, students must maintain grades of “C” or higher in their core Academy courses in order to remain in good standing and graduate as a part of the program.