Big Sky NT School For High Ability Learners

NT School for High Ability Learners

Now Taking Reservations for Prospective Enrollment for Spring 2010

[NT = Individual with Neurotypical cognitive function (not autistic or cognitively delayed)]

• DUE TO REQUESTS FOR ALLOWANCE OF ADMISSION OF NON-AUTISTIC AND NON-ASD SIBLING STUDENTS, A PROGRAM OF EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL / CAREER APPRENTICESHIP(S), AND EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT NOW INCLUDES A CLASS FOR HIGH ABILITY STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT AUTISTIC.

A LIMIT OF 16 FULL-TIME STUDENTS HAS BEEN SET FOR GRADES 5-12.

(2007/2008 Class "in action" Photo at bottom of this page)

• PART TIME (DAY RATE) STUDENTS WILL ALSO BE SERVED BASED ON INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT/FAMILY NEED AND DESIRE FOR INCLUSION.

STUDENT APPLICANTS MUST EXHIBIT COMMITTMENT TO THE PHILANTHROPIC MISSION OF IHCenter / Big Sky Education and Research BY ENGAGING IN 1-2 HOURS PER WEEK OF MONITORED PEER-SOCIAL-COACHING OF BIG SKY STUDENTS WHO ARE LIVING WITH AUTISM.

• STUDENT APPLICANTS MUST SHOW A HISTORY OF ACADEMIC / ECO-SCIENCE / ARTISTIC / OR SOCIAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE. THIS CAN BE EXHIBITED THROUGH LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND THROUGH A STUDENT APPLICANT ESSAY OF NO LESS THAN 150 WORDS (Parents may assist but not write the essay). STUDENT FAMILIES WILL THEN BE INVITED FOR INTERVIEW.

Homeschool Enhancement Day Rate ($25-$50 Day) for participation in Specific Academic/Arts/Project area concentrations are variable based on the concentrations in which the student / family chooses to become engaged. 

BEGIN APPLICATION PROCESS WITH AN EMAIL to :

ksainz@bigskyfarm.4t.com 

WITH "NT SCHOOL FOR HIGH ABILITY LEARNERS" IN THE SUBJECT

Or Apply Via Mail to:

Big Sky NT School for High Ability Learners, IHCenter / Big Sky Education and Research, P.O. Box 1269, Elgin, TX. 78621