**PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE GRADE THEY ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN DURING THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR** Northwest Talent Academy courses are designed specifically for high-potential students. Because of this differentiation, the following criteria describe the Academy student: Enjoyment of intense study and challenge. Willingness to become involved. High degree of motivation. Desire and drive to complete projects. Successful group interaction skills. Self-disciplined. Emotional maturity. Cooperative nature. Student criteria also include: Recommendation of his/her local district. Currently in grades 2-8. Commitment to attend all days of the Academy. Important information: This program is invite only for students from Annandale, Becker, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose, Delano, Elk River Area, Foley, Maple Lake, Monticello and St. Michael-Albertville schools districts Program registration opens on February 7 , 2022 at 8 AM. View the Northwest Talent Academy Class Catalog Here: https://www.monticello.k12.mn.us/Page/982 Monticello students who are interested in a scholarship, please click here to apply. For more details on the the scholarship criteria, please visit the NWTA website hosted on district website.