Welcome to our 39th Summer Program
West Suburban Summer School , a program of Intermediate District 287 ' s Gifted Education Services , serves gifted and talented students from member districts who are entering grades 2-12 . Students from other districts are welcome to register at a higher fee .
What makes WSSS different ?
• Instructors design classes in their area of expertise to provide highpotential students with unique experiences to challenge their abilities .
• Classes are focused on a theme that includes several disciplines such as math , science , writing , and art . Most classes are limited to sixteen students .
• Those who receive access to this brochure are either in their school district ’ s gifted and talented program or have been accepted through the nomination process .
• Teachers prepare feedback for students , which is sent to parents , but no grades are given .
• West Suburban Summer School does not give academic credit for courses , but course information will be provided to those who wish to request credit from their home schools .
• This program is self-supporting . It is not funded by independent school districts or gifted and talented programs .
Gifted Education Services Advisory Committee is comprised of representatives from each member district and other agencies . They identify programs and services to enrich local district offerings .
Committee Members include : Brooklyn Center Kirstin Moldan Eden Prairie Edina Hopkins Minnetonka Orono Osseo Osseo Richfield Robbinsdale St . Louis Park Wayzata Westonka
Sue Feigal-Hitch Deb Richards Susan Gruidl Diane Rundquist Jane Smith Robin Gunsolus Laura Thompson Tia Clasen Leona Derden Kari Ross Brad Anderson Therese Frenette
For information about West Suburban Summer School contact :
Leslie Hanson lahanson @ district287 . org 763-550-7167
Kim Kallroos kkkallroos @ district287 . org 763-550-7245
Connie Fladeland cefladeland @ district287 . org 763-550-7264