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What is ACT?
ACT is a program provided by Jenison Public Schools to help meet the needs of high-ability students during the regular school schedule for one-half day per week. Third through sixth grade students from Jenison Public, Jenison Christian Schools or Jenison area home schoolers who qualify for the ACT program are provided learning experiences that encourage them to apply their abilities, creativity, and task commitment to solve personally meaningful problems they encounter in their schools, community, and world.
ACT also sponsors clubs and activities outside of the school day: Chess and game clubs, Origami club, Family Adventure Saturdays, Chicago Excursion, and other spontaneous adventures.
ACT has five specific outcomes:
• Developing thinking, creating, and inventing skills in all subject areas.
• Developing analytical and problem-solving skills in real-world situations.
• Developing a sense of empowerment as world/life changers.
• Developing a sense of responsibility in a community of learners and creators.
• Developing a strong work ethic and a responsibility for a quality product.
Since ACT students leave their regular classrooms for one-half day a week to attend ACT, they must possess a strong motivation and work ethic. The ACT teacher maintains close contact with each child’s classroom teacher.
