Gifted

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Gifted Academic Program (GAP) Research 2: 99782

Credits 0.5

This semester course, which students can take both semesters in 7th and 8th grades, is designed to help meet the needs of gifted middle school students by providing a challenge and degree of differentiation beyond what can be provided in the regular classroom. Instruction is above grade level and emphasizes higher ordered thinking skills. Students will use problem-finding and problem-solving skills to complete in-depth, interest-based research, compile and synthesize information, and create products that reflect the highest levels of thinking, and exceptionally deep understanding of content, processes, concepts, and theories. Students must be eligible for gifted academic services in order to be accepted into the class.

Gifted Independent Study: 22997-G-S1/22997-G-S2

Credits 0.5
This semester elective which students can take both semesters in eleventh and twelfth grades is designed to help meet the needs of gifted high school students by providing opportunities to assess career choices through mentorship experiences, self-assessment exercises, and career exploration activities. Students are matched with community professionals to complete in-depth study for a minimum of 55 hours per semester; students must also complete 20 hours of classroom instruction. Students are released from school to attend site and must provide their own transportation. A maximum of two credits may be earned by taking this course. Students wishing to take GIS for more than one semester will be served pending space availability. Students will receive a work-based learning designation as a career mentorship upon successful completion of this semester course.

Gifted Independent Study: 011502

Credits 0.5
This semester elective which students can take both semesters in eleventh and twelfth grades is designed to help meet the needs of gifted high school students by providing opportunities to assess career choices through mentorship experiences, self-assessment exercises, and career exploration activities. Students are matched with community professionals to complete in-depth study for a minimum of 55 hours per semester; students must also complete 20 hours of classroom instruction. Students are released from school to attend site and must provide their own transportation. A maximum of two credits may be earned by taking this course. Students wishing to take GIS for more than one semester will be served pending space availability. Students will receive a work-based learning designation as a career mentorship upon successful completion of this semester course.