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Parents Tell Us...

"My kids' favorite part of the day is the time they spend in the Gifted and Talented program.  They thrive on the opportunity to learn and explore in a creative and cooperative environment."




Our Programs....
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Once your child has been identified as eligible to participate in our high potential programs, our school's Gifted and Talented Specialist will work together with you and your child's teacher to determine which program(s) best meet your child's needs.


Math Enrichment
This program is offered to students who demonstrate advanced mathematical capabilities and who possess high abilities in analytical reasoning and computation.


Inquiry
Students whose academic performance is significantly above grade level and whose needs go beyond the usual classroom curriculum will find Inquiry an exciting program. This rigorous academic experience fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity and higher-order thinking challenges. Admission into Inquiry is selective, and is based on individual strengths and talents.



Collaboration

The focus of this model is on co-teaching and communication among the teachers.  The classroom teacher and G/T specialist team teach to meet a wide range of learners
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more efficiently.  Instruction is provided in the regular classroom and is designed based on the needs of the students.


Junior Great Books
Students read classic literature appropriate for their ability and interest level, and engage in discussion of content and opinions with an adult discussion facilitator.  This program utilizes the Shared Inquiry method of discussion, which teaches students to support their assertions and opinions with textual evidence.


Destination ImagiNation
Students learn life skills and expand their imaginations through team-based creative problem-solving in local, state and national competitions.


Extracurricular Activities
Several enrichment programs challenge students to take learning to a higher level, and are open to all our students.



  • Geography Bee
  • Lego League
  • Chess Club 
  • Inventor's Fair
  • Newspaper
  • Philosophy Slam


Identification for Gifted and Talented Services....
The staff examines student data as well as reviews previous academic achievement.  We are looking for students who demonstrate task-commitment, enthusiasm and who consistently "go above and beyond" the usual requirements in school.  Since students are pulled from the classroom to meet with individuals with similar talents and strengths, missing classroom instruction time will not be a problem for these students. Click on the title above for more information.