School-Based Services

• All secondary schools in Coquitlam offer academic challenges to gifted students. (Check "Course Calendar" information from individual schools.)
• Secondary students are encouraged to take an active role in developing their own Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Excellent programs in potential career fields , such as technology, art, drama, music/band, multimedia, tourism, home and culinary arts, journalism and leadership, as well as athletics and academics are offered through various programs.
• Course selection, post-secondary and career planning, scholarships and tutoring options are available from school counsellors. Math, history and writing contests are available.
• Students can pursue Advance Placement (AP) examinations in each school.
• In most secondary schools, students may be allowed to take courses at a higher level.
• Online courses (e.g., Open Learning Agency) and Concurrent Studies (at Simon Fraser University) are available through school counsellors.
• Clubs, organizations and extra-curricular activities, provide opportunities for gifted students to meet with like-minded classmates.

District- and Community-Based Services

• The TALONS Gifted 9/10 program at Gleneagle Secondary serves qualified gifted students from across the district
• International Baccalaureate(IB) programs for Grades 9-12 are housed at Port Moody.
• Students in Grades 9-12 may be selected to represent their school at the District Student Leadership Council.
• Special Secondary Seminars presented by expert adults in topical areas are given in district and community settings and are organized by the Gifted Education Resource or by individual schools.
• The Lower Mainland Gifted Contacts group, organizes special events, such as the "What Can YOUth Do?" Conference for grades 10 -12 students, held at SFU in 2004; UBC in 2005 & SFU 2009,2010 & 2011.

Contact Louise Malfesi, Gifted Education Coordinator, for more information.