Conway Public Schools

Conway Public Schools prioritize the education of gifted and talented students, in line with Arkansas General Assembly Act 106 of 1979, establishing guidelines for such programs. We adhere to state standards in operating our Gifted & Talented and Advanced Placement Programs. Gifted and talented students, defined by their high potential and unique learning needs, benefit from our 23 AP courses and four concurrent courses annually. Last year, over 1400 exams were taken district-wide, with a commendable 61% of students achieving a score of 3 or higher. Explore our complete list of Advanced Placement classes in the Conway High School course catalog.ADVICE FOR PARENTS:

• Advanced Courses: Indicators of Student Success

  • Maintained 85% or above in subject area during the current and previous academic years

  • Scored “Exceeding” in the subject area on ACT Aspire

  • Performed in the top 25% quantile on ACT Aspire

  • Self-Motivated, organized, and independent with assignments and homework

  • Committed to the advanced program

  • Extended academic support beyond the school setting​
     

  Conway Public Schools encourages students to take Advanced and AP classes. When making a decision about how many of these classes to take, consider the following:

  • Are you a self-motivated, organized, independent worker?

  • Do you need and/or have support for your organizational skills and/or studies on a daily basis?

  • Are you involved in many activities? Is your interest in this course of study sufficient to ensure that you will find adequate time to complete the extra work required outside of class without having to give up the things you enjoy?

  • How well do you handle the rigors of a demanding academic workload? Are you realistic about your performance expectations for yourself?

  • Have you considered all the academic disciplines for which there are Advanced courses, including art, languages other than English, computer science and music?

  Want more information?
  The National Association for Gifted Children includes this material on their site.