LEAP Program
Learning Enrichment Activities Program (LEAP)
LEAP at St. Matthew Catholic School offers advanced students a weekly time for enrichment activities in math or language arts. Classroom teachers refer students based on their reading and math scores and work habits. LEAP also offers enrichment to the entire school through whole-class lessons in higher-order thinking skills.
LEAP is an enrichment program developed based on several different educational models encompassing higher-order thinking skills. These models include Dr. Renzulli's Enrichment Triad (ETM) and Dr. Bloom's Taxonomy of Thinking Skills. ETM is designed so that students gain insight into their learning styles, interests, and abilities. Through active problem-solving, students will progress into the higher-order thinking skills of Bloom's Taxonomy.
Students who are invited to participate in the program will be exposed to a varied selection of print material. The units for each grade level are designed to be interdisciplinary, expanding upon topics introduced in the regular classroom. This interdisciplinary approach ensures that students gain a broad understanding of various subjects. Instruction follows objectives established by the state of North Carolina and the Common Core State Standards.
St. Matthew employs a full-time LEAP teacher.