Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students

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The St. Louis Regional "Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students" is a St. Louis based program that opened its doors in 1991. It is housed in the Lindbergh School District and Pattonville School District.

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[edit] Application Requirements

Students must have a 140+ IQ to apply. They must also live in St. Louis City/County, St. Charles City/County, or Jefferson County. Students entering 1st through 8th grade may apply.

[edit] Curriculum

PEGS provides:

  • Accelerated learning through curriculum compacting
  • Training in critical and creative thinking skills
  • Creative projects
  • Special assistance with social/emotional growth
  • Mentors for learning enrichment and extension
  • Mainstreaming for fine arts/physical education

[edit] Selection

Students will be selected based on intelligence tests, classroom examinations, and academic performance.

[edit] Facilities

North-Northwest Campus (Pattonville School District)

  • Robert Drummond Elementary
  • Holman Middle School
  • Pattonville High School

South Campus (Lindbergh School District)

  • Truman Elementary School
  • Sperreng Middle School
  • Lindbergh High School

[edit] Sperreng Middle School Facility

Sperreng Middle School is located at 12111 Tesson Ferry Road St. Louis, MO 63128.

The facility at Sperreng Middle School Currently Has Three PEGS Teachers.

  • Kim Crank - 1st Year PEGS English Teacher.
  • Kim Martin - PEGS Technology/Service & 2nd Year PEGS English Teacher.
  • Maureen Berosky - PEGS Assistant.