The scholars of E.A. Young Academy engage in nine core competencies driven by gifted education best practices. Scholars pursue solutions to problems by asking questions, researching, ideating, designing plans, experiments & prototypes, drawing conclusions and communicating their results. These competencies are:

 

• English Language Arts

• Mathematics

• Science

• History, Social Sciences & Civics

• Health Promotion

• Communication, Visual & Performing Arts

• Design Thinking, Engineering and Computer Science

• Languages Other Than English

• Talent Development

 

Additionally, our scholars move beyond mastery in core subjects by developing interdisciplinary skill sets throughout all subjects. These skill sets include critical inquiry research, problem-solving and communication proficiency; global and environmental acumen; financial, economic, business, civic and entrepreneurial literacy; social and emotional health agency.