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Portage Advanced Learners
What's Happening ?

Looking for Summer enrichment classes?  Follow these links!

UW-Sauk County/Baraboo
  • Elementary Academy  -  Grades 1-5 and weeklong summer classes.
  • STEM Overnight Camp (held in Richland Center)
  • Robotics
  • Art
  • Computer Programming
  • Glee Club
  • Sewing
  • Comics
  • Drawing/Painting
  • 2D  Design

Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth. Grades 2-12. Five separate  weeklong programs.
  • Accelerated Learning
  • Transitional Enrichment
  • Preparatory Campus  Experience
  • Young Student
  • Growing Early Minds

Camp Invention in Poynette!


Central Wisconsin Young Writers' Conference Photos
are linked off the Projects & Events link above.

KUDOS and THANKS to  Volunteers!
Most of our events and projects  need adult volunteers to lead, assist, and chaperone.  The students certainly  appreciate all the guidance and coordination that goes into making these events happen!  MANY thanks to:

Steve Benck, Rich Jacobson, Joan Jacobson, Abigaile Chrudimsky, Casey Busse, Amanda Kampen, Connie Daggett, Joel VanHorn, Jim & Kathryn Essex, Susan Gorsuch, Chris Scott, Jean Hinze, Eileen Marshall, Rachel Kidd,  Kathy Tofson, Heidi Nickel, Cindi Edwards, Criss Shaben, Megan Kuntz, Jen Martens, Emily Janes, Charlotte Doro, Matt Dietzenbach, Ciera Adams,  Fritz Hammer, Genny Petrulis, Mary Roberts, Brigette Field, , Mary Kaluzny,  Charles Poches,  Nikki Schoenborn,

LEGO CLUB
Find out more about our LEGO Clubs for grades 2-5. 

View photos from our Mindstorms Lego Club
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NEWS!  
  • August Derleth  writing  contest has been renamed the Central Wisconsin Young Writers' Conference
Returning events
  • Math 24 
  • Central Wisconsin Young   Writer's  Contest
  • Spelling Bees
  • Wisconsin Mystery Box
  • Creative Arts Festival for grades 3/4 and 5/6
Previous Events  are located under "More" from the top menu.
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Projects, Events, Photos and Resources are always being added to the Advanced Learner Webpage. Be sure to check back often to see what challenges students are participating in.   Use the Menu at the top to learn more!

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Philosophy

Goals

The Portage Community School District recognizes the unique needs of Advanced Learners.    Our  program provides  opportunities for students who have been identified as having high  academic  performance capabilities.  Students    benefit from lessons, resources, and events which encourage their growth as learners.  

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A student's academic needs are constantly changing.  Portage recognizes this and strives to provide every student  what they need when they need it.    This may mean  an advanced class one year and grade-level curriculum the next.   Some students may work on a special project one month, but  be part of whole class instruction the next.   Periodically students may be challenged by instruction from another adult or be part of  a collaborative group investigating a topic.   
  • To collaborate  in the identification process of Advanced Learners and the development of an effective program.
  • To document  student progress with an Individualized Learning Plan, based on multiple sources. 
  • To provide flexibility in identification based on a student’s current needs.
  • To assist teachers in meeting the needs of high ability students  in their classroom.
  • To offer opportunities  for Advanced Learners to share their learning with each other.
 
Teachers meet at least monthly with the K-5 Learning Coach to discuss the progress of Advanced Learners.  Please contact your child's teacher for more details on  the instruction  they are receiving.

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