The four Gifted/Talented programs at Central
High School offer a choice of academically rigorous
courses for the highly motivated student. Complimenting
the intellectually curious, Central's International
Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, College in the
Schools, and Quest programs prepare students for college
challenges and may lead to earning college credit
while still on the high school campus. Over 75% of
Central students are involded in a Gifted/Talented
program and we encourage parents and students to explore
programs in order to determine the best fit academically,
socially, and intellectually within the Central community.
School tours and student "shadowing" can
be arranged for a first hand observation of Central's
opportunities.
Central
celebrates and promotes its diversity,
understanding that divergent world views and experiences
enrich learning, broaden perspectives and contribute
to the individual's sense of personal responsibility
toward a productive, peaceful community.
28 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
AND IMMIGRANTS FROM:
•Southeast
Asia (Hmong, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia)
•Asia (China, India,
Bangladesh, Tibet)
•Africa (Somalia,
Kenya, Sierra Leone)
•Europe (Britain,
the former Soviet Republic)
•The Near East
(Israel, Palestine, Lebanon)
•Latin America
(Mexico, Cuba, Panama, El Salvador)
•And a growing
group of foreign born adoptions (Korea, Guatemala,
Romania, and the former Soviet Republic)
Central recognizes
that even in highly motivated students the distribution
of academic talent may not be even in all subject areas.
Avariety
of support is available to assist students in meeting
their academic goals, from ethnically matched student
mentors, to tutoring, to friendship enrollment.
FOR STUDENTS:
•Gifted/Talented
Partnerships
•AVID
•Sophomore Interviews
•Mentorship
•IB Advisory
•Tutoring
•End Of The Year
IB Banquet
•Grade Level Meetings
•Shadowing
•Individual Counseling
•Independent Study
FOR PARENTS:
•Parent Meetings
For Each Grade Level
FOR STAFF:
•Monthly AP/IB Staff
Meetings
•Staff are specially
trained for the IB, AP, Quest and College in the Schools
programs by local, state, national and international
workshops and conferences
Central offers a staff experienced in gifted/talented
education and enthusiastic about interacting with
students inside and outside the classroom. In addition
to the academic programs, Central also offers a wealth
of academic extracurriculars, such as National Honor
Society, award winning Math, Science, Chess, and Debate
teams, special interest organizations such as Asian
Culture Club, film society, literary magazine, newspaper,
and yearbook opportunities, as well as social action
groups such as Habitat for Humanity. Most Members
of the Central’s Gifted/Talented staff have
Master’s Degrees, more than 10 years teaching
experience, and are faculty advisors who enjoy the
interrelationships developed through many such activities.
St.
Paul Public School System, District #625 
