The Limestone District School Board's Choices at Seven programs offer opportunities for students entering Grade 7 to participate in a variety of unique learning environments. Depending on the availability of places in the programs, students currently in Grade 7 may also apply to join a program for their Grade 8 year.
Challenge Program: Gifted and Academic Enrichment Program
Challenge is designed to meet the needs of academically motivated and/or formally identified gifted students who are seeking new learning challenges while maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
LEAP Program: Limestone Education through the Arts Program
LEAP allows students to learn the grade 7 and 8 curriculum through an integrated, hands-on approach that uses arts as a foundation. Taught by teachers who are specialists in their field, the purpose of the LEAP Program is to provide students with the opportunity to achieve their personal best through arts-based activities that emphasize teamwork, self-direction, motivation, innovation and creativity.
ATLAS Program: Applying Technology for Learning, Aptitude and Success
ATLAS is designed to provide focused, structured learning opportunities for students who are experiencing significant difficulties with communication and organization, and whose academic performance is not necessarily reflective of their potential.
Learn more about each program by reading our Choices at 7 brochure.
Application Process
All applications are completed online beginning in February. Students may apply to more than one Choices at 7 Program. Acceptance is based on a day-long assessment that includes workshops, activities and presentations as well as student report cards. Challenge applicants also complete a pencil and paper language and math assessment on the workshop day.
Additional questions can be found in our Frequently Asked Questions document.
Questions about Choices at 7 Programs and the online application process should be directed to the Choices Programs Registrar at 613-544-6925 ext. 394.