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- What exactly does 'gifted' mean?
- How do I know if my child is gifted?
- What services does the S-G School District provide for gifted children?
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What exactly does 'gifted' mean?
There are several definitions of the term 'gifted'.
The U.S. Office of Education defines gifted and talented children as
those '...who by virtue of
outstanding abilities are capable of high performance.
These...children...require differentiated
educational programs and/or services beyond those normally provided by the
regular school
program in order to realize their [potential] contribution to self and
society.'
New York State Education Law defines 'gifted' as 'pupils who show evidence
of
high performance
capability, and exceptional potential in areas such as general intellectual
ability, special
academic aptitude and outstanding ability in visual and performing arts.'
Be sure to check out our 'Links' page for much more information on what it
means to be
'gifted'!!
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How do I know if my child is gifted?
Does your child perform two or more years beyond his peers in one of more
areas and/or read
beyond her grade level? Does your child have a sophisticated sense of
humor,
exhibit good
problem-solving abilities, an extensive vocabulary, and a good memory? Is
your child
mathematically or verbally advanced, or capable of highly detailed artwork?
Is your child a
perfectionist and/or highly self-critical? These are all clues to your
child's giftedness.
Be sure to check out our 'Links' page for much more information on parenting
a gifted child!!
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What services does the S-G School District provide for gifted children?
There are several at the moment, including 'pull-out'
programs (such as 1 hour a week 'OPAL' in grades 3, 4 and 5
'Young Scholars' in grades 4, 5, and 6, and 'Scotia
Scholars' in grade 6).
In grade 6, YS is a 1/2-day Humanities-based program.
'Scotia Scholars' is a 1/2-day, science/
math-based program.
Eligible 6th grade students can participate in one or both
programs.
At the Middle School, SciMaTech is a well-established program which,
beginning in 7th grade,
compacts curriculum and accelerates students in Science and Math. Recently,
the Board of
Education voted to create Honors English classes in both 7th and 8th grade.
At the high school level, Scotia-Glenville offers AP and Honors courses in
several areas.
The Academic Enrichment Task Force - comprised of parents, students,
teachers, and
administrators recently reviewed the identification of gifted students and
the options available
to them. The Task Force presented its recommendations to the Board of
Education in February
2006. For details on these recommendations, see our 'Links' page.
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