Advanced Academics

Princeton Advanced Academics provides educational options to meet the needs of advanced students so they can develop their talents, become leaders in their future academic and professional pursuits, and succeed in an ever-changing world.

This program provides resources for students who need instruction beyond current grade level standards.

Guiding Principles:

A Systemized Approach to Gifted Education;
Consistent, Effective, & Sustainable Programming;
Services Organized with a Specific Student Experience in Mind

Guiding Question: Which students have needs (at this time; in this subject area) not being met by the current environment?

Guiding Framework:

What are the academic needs of our advanced learners? What needs are not being met as part of the general curriculum of our district, as it currently exists?
What advanced academic opportunities are currently being provided? What additional services are needed?
Which students will participate? Which students have a need for and would succeed in the various program services?
How will we know if the program was successful?

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

Princeton Public Schools uses a MTSS framework to ensure that all students receive high quality, evidence-based general education core instruction and, as appropriate, strategic and/or intensive intervention supports matched to student needs.

Tier 1

Tier 1 "Enrichment Services" are available to all students and may be provided by the classroom teacher or any person with knowledge or expertise that could enrich the general education curricular environment. These opportunities are designed to foster a growth mindset, help students “live at analysis,” expand students’ experience with the world, broaden horizons, and inspire/spark new interests.

Tier 2+

Tier 2+ "Alternative Skill-Based Extensions" are well-planned next steps for students, who have already shown mastery of a skill, to continue learning. These tasks are aligned with specific classroom units and content and provide a way to exceed the standards. These extensions are the foundation of our services for students performing above grade-level and are utilized by approximately 10-15% of students.

Tier 3+

Tier 3+ "Intensive Support" services are designed to meet the needs of extreme outliers (approximately 1-3% of students). Services are anchored in a specific content area and aim to meet academic and social and emotional education needs. Selection criteria will include many data-driven factors and it is imperative that strong collaboration exists between parents/guardians, educators, and students.