Do You Have a High-Ability Student Looking for a Challenge?

During the fall semester, Challenge Saturdays provides engaging weekend classes for students in Des Moines and Iowa City.

These classes are designed for high-ability elementary- and middle-school-aged students who are current members of the Belin-Blank Exceptional Student Talent Search (BESTS). Students who are not part of BESTS but who are of high ability are also encouraged to attend.*

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In small classes, students receive direct instruction and do advanced work. Students choose one class only. The class meets five times.  Financial assistance is available.

Learn more and register here.

*Students who are not part of BESTS generally register for BESTS – but in the meantime, parents provide a copy of the child’s most-recent ITBS scores. If test data is not available, a teacher recommendation may be submitted. To register a non-BESTS student, first sign up for a class. Following registration, send the above information to Bridget Pauley, 600 Blank Honors Center, Iowa City, IA 52242 or fax it to her attention at 319-335-5151.