Spring

March 1 and 2 through May 10 and 11, 2008

All courses offered on Saturday and Sunday - unless otherwise specified.

From its inception in 1981, the basic philosophy of the program has been "balanced enrichment."  This balance is created through enrollment of 4th through 11th graders registering for one mathematics or science course, plus one course in the humanities.  The courses are high level (many at the college level) providing these selected students with learning opportunities that are both challenging and fulfilling.

Over the years, the Montclair State University Gifted Program has grown in the number of courses offered, the number of grade levels included and in the number of students enrolled.  During the first semester, 24 years ago, 77 students in grades 7-11 enrolled and were offered only two courses (Logic and Etymology).  In contrast, a total of 1,500 students registered for approximately 200 courses in the 2006-2007 academic year!  This expansion included kindergartners through juniors in high school who attended fall and spring weekends as well as the six week summer camp program.

Courses have changed over the years and now include a wide range of innovative technology offerings.  Some of these are:  Physics and Technology, Robotics and Microelectronics, Build Your Own Computer, Digital Photography and Introduction to Veterinary Medicine.  Of course, the traditional math, science and humanities courses such as Algebra, Chemistry and Creative Writing are always being offered but with changes that reflect new approaches and techniques. 

During this last academic year new learning opportunities have been created through the January and February "Winter Session".  These Saturday off-campus trips provide our students with an experience that cannot be offered on campus. 

Since 1981, MSU has served more than 10,000 academically gifted students.  They represent all of northern New Jersey, every county in the state, as well as out-of-state students from Philadelphia, Manhattan, Staten Island and Rockland and Westchester counties.

We are proud of our achievements and look forward to continuing service to all gifted students in the future.