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These are some of the Advanced Learner Events that the School District of Monroe participates in. All grade levels/schools may have other classroom opportunities, activities, or clubs that provide additional enrichment opportunities. Please inquire with your student’s teacher/s for other possible opportunities.
College Matters (10th or 11th grade)
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Participating students will receive valuable information regarding college selection, how to prepare for writing essays and applications, tips for getting quality recommendations, and honors programs. Students will hear from both a panel of admissions counselors from university and private colleges and a group of current college students who will share advice and tips. College Matters is held at the University of Wisconsin Madison and targets high school juniors (sophomores allowed). Opportunities will be provided for small group interaction and activities.
Spelling Bee (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th grade)
Math Meets (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th grade)
Race to Read (4th and 5th grade)
Visioneers (6th-12th grade)
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The Visioneer Design Challenge is a statewide learning program and competition for middle school and high school students interested in design arts and connecting with professional designers. Challenges have been developed by professional designers who currently work and have careers in design fields. These challenges cover design in everyday things, design of spaces and places, design for communication and information, and design for human interaction. Some examples of design areas since the program’s launch have included: Architecture, Animation, Digital Photography, Exhibit Design, Fashion Marketing, Game Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Point-of-Purchase Design, Product Design, Urban Planning, Video Production and Web Design.
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