Programs

HIGH POTENTIAL PROGRAM : LEAP (Learning Enrichment and Advancement Programming)

At Kasson-Mantorville School District, our vision is to create an atmosphere of excellence to empower and inspire all to become prosperous, responsible citizens in a global society. The High Potential Program at the elementary school seeks to act on that vision by offering enrichment classes for gifted/high ability learners. Students in grades 1-4 are identified through national test scores, state or local test scores, teacher recommendation and/or parent recommendation. These enrichment classes seek to reach the top 5% of the students in a certain subject. 

The classes will meet 25-30 minutes a day. The main objective in the pull-out class is to present a new challenge through which the students will find they must persist in order to succeed. Developing lifelong learners means offering students opportunities to encounter new discoveries and work through demanding material. 

Students identified as achieving in the 95th percentile of reading, math, or both subjects will be considered for a direct intervention plan. The plan will ensure that the small group of students will receive direct instruction in reading, math, or both subjects every day. The instruction will utilize a challenging curriculum written for the gifted/high ability learner. It will be fast-paced and involve high-level thinking skills. 

Kasson-Mantorville also offers new learning opportunities for students through volunteers. They help to lead chess clubs and literature groups. Any student interested in chess is welcome to try their hand at the game throughout the year as the club meets weekly late October through late March. 

Working together, students, volunteers and teachers work towards the goal of continual learning and responsible citizenship. While the pursuits for high potential students are often individualized, the students share their abilities with others and learn to appreciate the gifts they offer one another.