Grades 9-12 Programs


students to study college-level curriculum in high school. By earning qualifying scores on AP exams, many students who take CTD online AP courses are granted credits from colleges and universities upon admission. CTD online AP courses are designed and facilitated by AP Institute-trained teachers, and all courses are approved by the College Board. Many schools limit access to AP courses to students in grades 11 and 12, but CTD allows academically ready students in grades 9 and 10 to apply for our AP online offerings. For more information, visit ctd.northwestern. edu/online.


Hybrid Courses


Hybrid courses combine flexible and in-depth online learning with face-to-face experiences at select sites. Students engage in hands-on learning and work side by side with other bright, motivated students. This academic year CTD is offering hybrid courses collaboratively developed by CTD’s online program and service-learning program. They combine in-depth online study of complex contemporary issues with on-site service-learning experiences, which allow students to study topics up close and help make a positive difference through guided service experiences. Hybrid courses incorporate 1 to 2 weekend intensive experiences on Northwestern University’s Evanston campus or off-campus sites with unique resources relevant to course topic. For more information, visit ctd.northwestern.edu/hybrid.


CivicWeek


Assessment for Talent Development and Program Eligibility


Center for Talent Development (CTD) courses for students in grades 9 through 12 are rigorous, honors high school and college- level courses. Although grade-level achievement tests can be used as part of the admission process for CTD courses, above-grade- level scores on the SAT®


or ACT® are the preferred documentation


for students in grade 9 or 10, because of the validity of the scores for predicting success in accelerated coursework. Students in grade 9 have the opportunity to participate in NUMATS testing. SAT®


and ACT® testing through NUMATS is available at sites


throughout the country. For more information on test dates and locations and to register, visit ctd.northwestern.edu/numats.


Online Courses


Online Honors and Honors Electives courses offer high school honors-level curriculum. Many high school students take these courses to access a more advanced option than what they are offered in their everyday schools. This allows students flexibility in their course schedules, as well as the opportunity to take specialized classes and to take advantage of options like Advanced Placement®


(AP) courses, dual enrollment


opportunities, extracurricular activities, or mentorship and internship programs. Advanced Placement®


(AP) courses allow


As an international student, I didn’t expect the respect and love I received from the


people around me. CTD STUDENT


CivicWeek, a program within CTD’s Civic Education Project, brings together outstanding students from around the country for service, learning, and leadership. The city becomes a classroom as students gain hands-on experience with important social issues in fields such as health, human rights, law, politics, and urban development. Together with an experienced staff, groups of 12 to 18 students engage in meaningful service, meet with top professionals and community leaders, and participate in hands-on learning in a fun and supportive living-learning community. For more information, visit ctd.northwestern.edu/civic-week.


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