Transcript Open House Powerpoint - Gilbert Public Schools

Welcome to Towne
Meadows
Self-Contained Gifted
Curriculum Overview
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About our school…
Chip Pettit, Principal
School Hours
8:38-3:25
VIK
available before and after school
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Self-Contained Gifted Philosophy
S Purpose:
Recognize the exceptional abilities and
needs of its gifted students.
Designed to provide an enriching and
challenging educational experience that
will help each of its highly gifted
students to reach their fullest potential.
Self-Contained Gifted Philosophy
S The Self-Contained gifted program:
• designed to provide, enrich and
challenge
• help students reach fullest potential
This individualized learning
environment will provide:
•state of the art technology
•accelerated learning pace
•opportunities for peer collaboration
•use of divergent thinking skills
•participation in problem-based,
interdisciplinary curriculum
Self-Contained Gifted Philosophy
S Self-Contained Gifted Classroom:
Specifically focused on fostering a positive
self-image
A responsible social consciousness
A readiness to meet the exceptional needs of
the 21st century.
Big Ideas
S Project-Based
S Problem-Based
S S.T.E.M.
S Socratic Questioning
S Social Emotional
S Cross-Curricular
S Enrichment and Acceleration
S Community Service
S Technology
Self-Contained Gifted
Classroom
Roles and Responsibilities
S Teacher: Provide accelerated, differentiated,
extended and expanded learning opportunities
for the gifted student.
S Parent: Support student by discussing
assignments, projects, successes and difficulties.
S Student: Demonstrate motivation to achieve,
organization, behavior and completion of
assignments.
Self-Contained Gifted English
Language Arts
William & Mary Curriculum
•Literary Reflections
•Literature Circle Novel Selection
•Navigators for Literature Circles
Michael Clay Thompson
•Grammar Island
•Grammar Town
•Grammar Voyage
•The student books are compact and intended for use in the early part of the
school year so students can get the benefits throughout the year.
•These exciting and demanding books have been phenomenally successful
both as stand-alones, and as part of a longer term, progressive English
Language Arts curriculum.
•They are widely used in the regular classroom and in Gifted Education
programs.
Self-Contained Gifted E.L.A.
Supplemental Materials
Language Arts Scope and Sequence & Pacing Guide Covering:
Autobiographical Narrative, Expository, Imaginative, Persuasive,
Response to Literature and Research
Write for the Beginning
Write to the Future
Junior Great Books
Six Traits of Writing +1
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Self-Contained Gifted
Grade
Mathematics Curriculum
•Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Mathematics
•Aligned to 5th Grade Common Core State
Standards
•Utilizes written, digital and hands-on methods
•Hands-on manipulatives used to model
mathematical concepts
•Math talk extensively used where students
must explain their reasoning through writing
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Self-Contained Gifted
Grade
Mathematics Curriculum
•Glencoe Math: Consumable workbooks
Students make notes and ‘do math’ in their books
•Web-based interactive class instruction
•24 hr. access to online eBook and tutoring
•eTools: Virtual ruler, compass, calculator, measurement
tools available for all units
•Homework and Assessments assigned in electronic
format; Students given instant feedback based upon their
answers
Self-Contained Gifted Classroom
Glencoe Science
•Extension of current mathematics curriculum
•Science, Engineering, Technology &
Mathematically based curriculum
•24 hour access to ConnectED eBook, online
tutoring and
•Inquiry mini-labs
•Teacher led, interactive web-based instruction
•Online assessments and assignments with instant
student feedback
Self-Contained Gifted
Social Studies
• Social studies units are extended and
differentiated to meet the needs of gifted
students
•Depth and rigor of units accentuates the
learning experience
•Students showcase knowledge in project
based unit study
Gifted Language and Math
Supplemental Materials
Supplements:
•Word Winks give students the opportunity
to decipher the difference between literal and
figurative speech
•Each puzzle guides analytical though and
helps students to stretch their thinking using
both visual and verbal cues
Gifted Math Supplemental
Materials
Supplements:
•Mensa Mighty Mindbenders consist
of mental tests, mathematical puzzles
and a variety of challenges that begin
on an easy plane and gradually rise to
more difficulty
•This activity reinforces mathematical
concepts, patterns, logical thought and
deductive reasoning
Gifted Math Supplemental
Materials
Supplements:
• Grid Perplexors challenge students’ ability
to use logic, reasoning and proof in order to
solve problems
•Students come to conclusions by analyzing
data and information that is given to them in
each exercise
Social & Emotional Considerations
for a Self-Contained Gifted
Classroom
• Jane Hecker
•Heather Schlemmer
A social-cognitive approach to
teaching students how to work and
think in a group.
Topics addressed include recognizing
expectations, self-awareness and selfmonitoring, adjusting participation and
language based on needs of others,
managing conflicts, etc.
Self-Contained Gifted
Classroom Technology
S SmartBoard Technology Classroom with mounted NEC Projector
S iMac Teacher Station
S iPad Lab Exclusive to Self-Contained Gifted Classroom Use
S Macbook Air Mobile Computer Lab Exclusive to Self-Contained
Gifted Classroom Use
S AverMedia Document Camera
S Bluetooth ‘AirLiner’
S Wireless Scanner / Printer
Gifted Focus Future Clubs
•STEM Robotics
Club
S.T.E.M. Club LEGO Robotics
S LEGO STEM Robotics Club will be
open to students with an interest in
robotics.
S Students build, program and compete
using LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0.
S Robotics Club will support S.T.E.M.
(Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics for Towne Meadows
Elementary School students.
S Club will begin recruiting members
shortly! Keep your eyes peeled for
information about the club coming home
Gifted Focus Future Clubs
•Rocketry Club
Gifted Focus Future Clubs
•Newspaper Club
Frequently Asked Questions:
S Homework? How much? How often?
S Specials ( band, strings, orchestra, art, P.E. library, computer lab)
S School Social Settings ( lunch, grade level field trips )
S Automatic placement in next year’s following self-contained gifted class?
S Transportation & bus stops ( pick up / drop offs )
S Are siblings allowed to attend Towne Meadows? Ride bus?
S Longevity of self-contained gifted program at Towne Meadows?
Questions?
Thank you for
attending this
evening!