Schoolwide Enrichment: Washington's G/T Program Are you interested? We hope so! The Schoolwide Enrichment Model at Washington is a version of the program originally designed by Dr. Joseph Renzulli at the University of Connecticut for our gifted/talented student population. Based on the belief the any student can "shine" given the right opportunity there are no qualifying exams needed to participate. All you need to do is sign-up for activities with the program coordinator, Mr. Cox, or have your subject teacher contact him. Activities are offered as the school year begins. Math Team offers students the opportunity to engage themselves in competitive problem solving activities with other junior high schools in St. Paul. (We were the East Division champs this year!) Students may then become involved for National History Day enrichment where students may use SEM time to develop project topics, theses statements, or actually work on their projects. At Washington we believe that chess is a game that only makes you smarter. With that in mind a winter and spring tournament is offered, along with the opportunity for students interested may learn how to play!  January is "Bee Month" at Washington as students participate in the National Geographic Society Geography Bee and the Scripps Spelling Bee. If there is an activity you're interested in that isn't offered, let Mr. Cox know and he will do his best to make it happen! Students involved in SEM at Washington use the last 30 minutes of regular classtime to pursue their enrichment experiences. Being caught up with class assignments and homework is a must! For more information please contact program coordinator, Mr. Cox via email: steve.cox@spps.org