sentences:  Unlike traditional school settings, the Academy’s classes do not group students by age, but by ability.The school is designed to provide an educational setting where the abilities, strengths, and interests of highly intelligent young people are encouraged and supported.Eligible candidates must score in the 99.9th percentile on accepted intelligence and/or achievement tests; perform at a required academic level; exhibit intellectual and academic achievement; are, or intend to be, residents of Nevada; and other criteria.