• Are average-through-gifted in their academic ability.
• Need to be taken seriously as students and as community members.
• Want to take responsibility for their education
• Are willing to face the challenge and excitement of a rigorous, engaging college-preparatory program.
• Ask questions of their teachers and one another.
• Are willing to take creative risks.
• Think deeply about their work and their world.
• Push themselves to connect their classroom work to the greater community.
• Believe it is OK to study and excel.
• Want to be academically prepared for college.
• Value honest, open discussion.
• Prefer trust to innumerable rules.
• Choose being part of a close-knit, vibrant community rather than anonymity.
• Want teachers available to students, both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Enjoy intellectual stimulation.
• Respect others.
• Desire to participate in multiple activities.
• Represent a wide range of cultural, racial and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Enjoy being in a diverse community that has a shared openness to ideas and experiences.
• Have a positive, upbeat outlook.
• Are open to new ideas.
• Want to stand out and be recognized for their unique talents and ideas.
• Want to be an active participant in their classes.
• Like to interact with excellent, dedicated teachers on a one-on-one basis.
• Have a passion for learning.

Everyone here comes with an intent to learn, something they demonstrate every day.
           Ted H, Class of 2007