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Grades 6-8 Enrichment Opportunities

Each middle school has an enrichment specialist to support high-achieving students.  They do this through a mix of academic challenges and social-emotional guidance.

Program components

  • Classroom collaboration: Specialists work with teachers to provide "tiered" learning and advanced challenges in regular classes.
  • Enrichment seminars: Open to students with a CogAT composite of 130+. Topics include stress management, self-advocacy and leadership.
  • Accelerated math: Specialized pathways for advanced math learners.
  • Optional activities: Various enrichment experiences and clubs available to all students.

Support and guidance

  • Enrichment specialists provide emotional and organizational support.
  • This support helps students navigate the unique transitions of middle school.

Optional activities and experiences

*Qualifying criteria may apply to competitions

Within the school day

  •     American Mathematics Competition *
  •     Continental Math League competitions
  •     Knowledge Master Open
  •     National Geographic Bee
  •     Spelling Bee
  •     Young Authors Conference *

Outside the school day

  • Destination Imagination (parent coach required, run through Wayzata Community Ed)
  • Future Problem Solving
  • First Lego League *
  • Honors Reading Program
  • Junior High Math League
  • Math Counts*
  • Math Masters (6th grade only) *
  • Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search (7th and 8th grade only) *
  • Science Bowl *

Contact us

Enrichment Specialists

Teaching & Learning

Contact the specialist at your school.