Academic Organizations, Competitions and Events
National History Day - Orange County
The Orange County Department of Education proudly hosts National History Day - Orange County (NHD-OC) each spring for students in grades 4-12, to showcase their scholarly accomplishments and to advance young historians to NHD-California State Finals and National History Day.
History Day link
OCDE - OC Regional Science Olympiad
The Orange County Regional Science Olympiad is an opportunity for teams from Middle and High Schools to compete in Science and Engineering events including written tests, lab activities, build challenges, and robotics courses. Students, coaches, and spectators will enjoy seeing homemade helicopters clinging to the ceiling, ping pong balls launched across gymnasium floors, and balsa wood towers fighting to stand tall against the relentless force of gravity! Teams have been preparing for these events since September and are competing to represent Orange County at the State competition later this Spring at Caltech.
OCDE - OC Regional Science Olympiad link
Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Schools Program (MSP)
The MESA Program assists students at middle schools and high schools to excel in math and science and become competitively eligible for academically rigorous colleges and universities. MESA partners with teachers, administrators, school district officials, schools and industry representatives to provide quality academic enrichment. Student selection and services are implemented through a collaboration involving teachers at participating schools and personnel from local MESA centers. Check with you school or Chapman University MESA to learn if your school is participating in MESA.
Special Programs
Academic Talent Search (ATS)
The ATS is a testing program for students in grades 6-10. It identifies students with extraordinary mathematical and/or verbal reasoning abilities, and offers an opportunity to sharpen test taking skills in preparation for the PSAT and SAT Reasoning test well in advance of their junior and senior years in high school.
ATS Flyer
Areteem Institutue
Summer Program designed for gifted and advanced students and hosted in prestigious universities. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
www.areteem.org
The Davidson Institute
A national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting profoundly gifted students. Free services include:
Consulting Services
On-line Community
Annual Get Togethers
Ambassador Program
Summer Stars
Website: davidsongifted.org
Davidson Academy Online: http://www.davidsonacademy.unr.edu/Online
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
At CTY, bright kids discover just how much they can shine with advanced academic summer programs, online courses, awards, and more. Since 1979, CTY has gathered the brightest students in the world for programs and courses in the US and abroad.
CTY Talent Search (grades 2-8) - Testing, qualification, recognition and awards
CTY Family Programs (grades 2-12) - Day, weekend, and world-wide travel programs focus on family participation
CTY Summer (grades 2-12) - Day and residential 3-week summer courses for qualified students in CA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, & WA
CTYOnline (grades K-12) - Multimedia courses for qualified students offered online anytime, anywhere
Website: cty.jhu.edu
Phone: 410-735-6278
Email: ctyinfo@jhu.edu
Summer Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy's five week summer program of academic study, athletics, and exploration provides innovative and challenging academic programs .
Phillips Exeter Academy link
University of Missouri High School (MU)
MU offers on-line courses for Gifted and Talented Students. Students can take courses while attending traditional high school to explore topics not typically offered in the classroom. On-line offerings can either be self-paced or traditional semester to fit a variety of learning styles.
MU Link
Professional Organizations & Educational Resources
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