LaConranne's Academy

[ErosSense]

I have too many ideas and not enough. Like. Interest in any of them. I think this is a fun idea, and has the potential to go down a much darker route in the future. In fact, it's implied. But for now it can be lighthearted. I guess if you're interested just say something. :shrug:

LaConranne's Academy for the Profoundly Gifted was no laughing matter. It was a prestigious school -- and children with remarkable abilities, all aged 6-17, attended the academy.

LaConranne's is education.
LaConranne's is possibility.
LaConranne's is promise.

And above all,
LaConranne's is a future guaranteed.

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Why should you choose LaConranne's?

LaConranne's Academy understands that intelligence is versatile. While the requirements to even so much as qualify to attend LaConranne's are no laughing matter, the Academy offers many unique subject matter and courses to cater to youth of every intelligence type.

Additionally, over 200 schools and companies have signed off on the "LaConranne's Promise," a compromise between institutions to try and reform programs for gifted children all over the nation so every exceptional child has access to the the resources they need. Every child who attends LaConranne's will be, if somehow found without drive, by-proxy readily accepted into another institution or business.

LaConranne's is a highly-competitive school; students frequently strive for greatness in representing the Academy.

We believe in the the age-old motto that was used in Ottoman schools: "Here, no fish will be forced to fly, and no bird will be forced to swim."

That being said, LaConranne's is no push-over in the extent of abilities. Every child will be recognized as intelligent in one or more primary categories:

Intellectual
Academic
Athletic
Creative
Artistic

And one or more of a secondary category:

Emotional
Leadership abilities
Interpersonal
Spatial (awareness)

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Students will enroll in a variety of courses catering to their pre-existing abilities.

LaConranne's has produced prodigies of every kind -- from acclaimed authors, to revolutionary mathematicians. If you are receiving this letter, it is because either you or your child has been accepted into LaConranne's Academy for the Profoundly gifted.

As LaConranne herself, founder and PhD in Education & Psychology, said:
"Intelligence is the greatest natural gift; however, intelligence without the wisdom to apply it is worthless."

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So basically. You can be a teacher or a student. Either way, school for smart people. It (the building) is divided into wings based off of the "primary" intelligences. Students have chances to mingle at given points. Yada yada.

[Balthazar007]

May I ask a few quick questions before deciding to join this RP. It might be up my alley.

First, what is the difference, by your definition, between "intellectual vs. academic" and "creative vs. artistic". Specifically, why is "academic" not included within "intellectual" and "artistic" included within "creative"? The way I see it, there are only three major categories: "Intellect, Athletics, and Creativity". For example, "Creative" + "Emotional" could equal an "Artistic" affinity / speciality.

Second, can we add a bit of magic into the mix? Well not magic exactly, but how far can we push their abilities? Like, can we take their athleticism, intelligence, or etc., beyond what is humanly feasible and into the realm of fantasy (without going OP of course). I imagine that in higher grade levels at this school, they unlock their "true potential", which is an ability that pushes what was previously thought to be possible.

[ErosSense]

Hey! Sorry I didn’t see this sooner. Thanks for reaching out!

Firstly, I’m glad you noticed that. It does seem a little weird, the way it’s organized, and can be revised if you want -- but was really based on actual studies. I grew up as an identified gifted individual myself and there were five “primary” categories (some of which you see included) of what criterion can be considered in the admittance process of an exceptional child. This doesn’t mean that some don’t overlap anyway.

Intellectual and academic do seem kind of strange to have differently. The way I see it, however, is that academic giftedness is a soft of exceptionality that thrives in classroom-specific procedures. Of course, you need a level of intellect to do that, but bases itself more around having knowledge and applying it. Intellectual giftedness, the way I would describe it, is an individual’s ability to process information, patterns, and understand cues (both structurally and without structure) on a cognitively-advanced level as opposed to peers their age. Think of natural inclination, intuition, and quite simply, wisdom. Not inherently logic, but that’s the way I would describe it.

Creative and artistic are a little harder, and I see where you’re coming from. Essentially, creative inclinations orient themselves more around the “imagination” or the “unique thought processes” that gifted children tend to possess. Their idiosyncratic behaviours and differences in thinking patterns that set them apart: unique perspectives on things that would be hard to come by. Whereas artistic giftedness is quite simply a penchant for, and advanced ability to, create and express various means through artistic modes (writing, music, art, etc.)

Sorry if I’m ranting. Basically, I didn’t just throw things on there willy-nilly, but also kind of did. If you think it should be changed, that can totally happen!

Second, yeah! We totally could. In fact, it would be a lot more interesting that way. I kind of intended it to eventually go down that way -- but moreso with the intention to span beyond what human intelligence is capable of. Death Note style. /j

Eros

[Balthazar007]

@ErosSense,

Okay, so I think I'm 100% in on this RP if you have flexibility on those topics. I'd like to think on them more and make a proposal for ways to potentially improve / clarify them.

As far as the school structure, just keeping it simple, I'd see it split into three phases. Phase 1, strengthening your Primary Category(ies) and identifying which Secondary Category(ies) you may excel in as well. Phase 2 would be refining your skills to the highest level achievable by normal means and identifying your "hidden potential" (changed from "true potential" because I think "hidden" sounds cooler). Phase 3 would be training your "hidden potential(s)" to explore their fullest. Once a student has mastered their "hidden potential(s)" they would graduate.

What do you think about that structure?

And if it isn't obvious, I would like to be faculty member in this RP. lol. I could also make a student character if you don't get many bites.

[ErosSense]

Yeah! That sounds awesome, I love that. And you can be a faculty member no problem!

And yeah, hidden potential sounds waaay cooler lol.

[leopard wcue]

hmm.. seem very interesting. will put placeholder here. will make oc later :P

[ErosSense]

Awesome!

[Balthazar007]

So I think that I'm not going to add anything new after all. Everything I've said up to this point is my general stance, but I'm not going to imprint my vision upon your RP any further. Take your time and I'll be ready to make a character sheet once you've kicked off the thread!

If you have any questions or need any specific advice, let me know. I'd be happy to help, as I'm sure any long-time member here would as well. I'd even hop on as CO-GM if you'd like, but I don't want to spearhead a new RP yet.

[ErosSense]

Awesome! Thanks! I might take you up on that at some point. I'm just hoping one or two more people find interest so I can kick it off.

:)

[Balthazar007]

There is real potential here. I'm sure you'll get more interest soon. 💯