~ George Santayana

Magellan School is designed to meet the needs of middle school students who are highly gifted.  These students need fast-paced instruction and a more rigorous curriculum to help attain the goal of producing well educated, self-confident, productive, life-long learners. 

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2013 Summer School New!

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Future Appleton West parents meeting

Parents of incoming freshmen, and parents considering enrolling a new student at Appleton West High School next year, are invited to an informational meeting on Monday, April 22^nd from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held at Appleton West in the LGI (room 206).  Principal Greg Hartjes will provide an overview of the many opportunities and programs available to 9^th grade students, and answer any questions parents may have.  Students are welcome to attend with their parents. 

Magellan Goals...

• To provide a supportive and responsive environment that will appropriately challenge each student’s abilities and creativity through a fast paced, in-depth and complex curriculum; 

• To provide students guidance in identifying and developing their unique talents and abilities;

• To provide students an opportunity to learn with intellectual peers – both independently and in partnership;

• To motivate students to meet high standards of achievement and persist through difficulties and challenges, resulting in the development of self-esteem;

• To provide students a learning environment that fosters integrity, personal responsibility, citizenship, an appreciation of diversity, and respect for others;

• To give students access to teachers who have specialized training in particular fields of expertise;

• To involve parents in the learning process and provide opportunities for understanding and nurturing the unique talents of their children;

• To provide social-emotional support that enables students to better understand and embrace their gifts.