Central to the SIG-Residential program is the idea that by living where they learn, students become part of a community of like-minded young people and adults. These students are committed to academic excellence, social and emotional growth, and creative and recreational excitement. Crucial to this stimulating environment is the inclusion of students who share similar abilities, interests, commitments, and talents. Here students learn responsibility, self-motivation, community participation, and respect for others.

Every student is scheduled for five academic periods during each of the 15 academic days. Students select from over 60 academic, arts and recreational courses. In addition, we offer enrichment activities and performances. Each seventy-five minute class meets five times a week, and there is a supervised tutorial study session each evening.