For the past 35 years, Duke University's Talent Identification Program, or Duke TIP, has identified bright seventh graders based on standardized test scores achieved while attending elementary or middle school.
The following Dade Christian School students participated this year: Katherine De Pani, Leila Medina, Miguel Tavares and Kayla Torres. Both Tavares and Torres qualified for state recognition by scoring approximately at or above the national average of recent high school graduates on at least one part of the ACT or SAT.
On Tuesday, May 5, Torres and Tavares, along with their families, attended a special recognition ceremony held at Florida Atlantic University.
Duke TIP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted and talented students. One of the many opportunities available to candidates is the Summer Residential Programs, which are held on college campuses and in field study locations around the world. These programs offer advanced level courses in challenging and inspiring settings. This summer, Tavares will be attending the residential program at Rollins College. Torres will be attending the residential program during the summer of 2016.
The staff at Dade Christian School congratulated Torres, Tavares, and all of the 7th grade participants for their efforts.