Academic Challenge
Our Program
Academic Challenge is a five-year program; students enter Level 1 in eighth grade and complete the program upon graduation in twelfth grade. The complete Academic Challenge curriculum includes non-credit Level 1-3 courses that accelerate the high school curriculum in English and mathematics, allowing students to take Delaware Technical Community College courses for college credit in Level 4 and 5. The curriculum is designed to satisfy the Sussex County school districts and State of Delaware's high school graduation requirements in English and mathematics while providing the opportunity to earn up to 13 credits in English and English related electives and/or 16 credits in mathematics and mathematics related electives.
Eligibility
The Academic Challenge Program is suitable for students who are
- High ability
- Motivated
- Able to benefit from accelerated instruction
Students who are completing their third marking period in the 7th grade are evaluated for
- aptitude
- achievement student performance assessment in the specific subject area
- overall student performance assessment
- PSAT 8/9 results
Speak to your middle school guidance counselor for further information regarding the selection process.
Students must enter the program in the eighth grade. Only those students who transfer into the county at a later point may enter the program after the eighth grade.
Students may enroll in both English and math or choose just one subject area. They may not add an area after beginning the program.
See the Student Handbook for more information.
For more information please contact:
Ms. Elizabeth Dolan
Academic Challenge Program Coordinator
edolan@kkkkbt.com