Academic Offerings at Croft
Croft offers students opportunities for advanced academics and an enriching related arts curriculum.
Cambridge & Advanced Academics 
At Croft 6th, 7th, and 8th graders have the opportunity to take Cambridge Honors classes in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Each spring students in the 5th, 6th, and 7th grades can complete the application process.
Mrs. Brandy Kuhlman is our Cambridge Coordinator and Mrs. Constance Perry is our Cambridge Administrator.
GATE
Students gain eligibility for GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) based on excellent classroom performance, superior results on a nationally-normed or criterion referenced achievement test and/or evidence of higher-level thinking as measured by assessment of abstract reasoning and logical thinking.
MNPS' GATE Program offers an instructional experience designed specifically for intellectually gifted and academically talented learners. The curriculum is hands-on, interactive and problem-based with a focus on developing students' critical and creative thinking abilities. Instruction is interdisciplinary and aligned with Tennessee content standards, GATE classes meet weekly at Croft.
Related Arts
At Croft, we strive to provide enriching experiences for our students that complement our academics.
Visit our related arts page to learn more about the unique academic experiences that encourage creativity. Students choose their focus. Band and Strings are year-round programs. Alternatively, students may choose the Zoology, visual arts, physical education, and AVID rotation.