Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students

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.

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.

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 extention
 * Mainstreaming for fine arts/physical education

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

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