Grayson High School Gifted Program

Statistics Grayson serves 645 gifted students this year. Approximately 23% of Grayson High’s population is in our gifted program. There will be approximately 135 incoming 9th graders who will join our gifted program!

Gifted Courses Throughout High School We offer gifted courses in most disciplines, with the highest number in the 9th and 10th grade years. Gifted Electives include Gifted Directed Study and the Gifted Internship Program (11th and 12th).

9th Grade Gifted Course Offerings Gifted Freshman Language Arts Gifted Geometry Gifted Accelerated Geometry Gifted Accelerated Precalculus Gifted Biology Gifted Spanish I and II

9th Grade AP Course Offerings AP Biology (limited) AP Human Geography AP Environmental Science

GHS Advanced Placement Courses Language/ Composition Literature/ Composition Human Geography World History U.S. History European History U.S. Government Macroeconomics Psychology Music Theory Art History Statistics Calculus AB Calculus BC Biology Chemistry Physics 1 Physics C Environmental Science Computer Science A Computer Science Principles

The Rewards of AP Prepares for success in college by taking college-level courses while still in high school Explore advanced topics -- study in greater depth Develop advanced skills -- form disciplined study habits Build confidence in capability to succeed in college Compare performance against national norms Save money on college courses

What Counts in College Admissions NACAC Survey College Admissions Officials

Differences between levels Honors & CP More scaffolding More structured More daily assignments (typically) Gifted More differentiation Fewer steps in processes Greater depth of discussion Greater opportunity for creativity Incorporates teaching strategies that prepare for AP courses.

Special Programs PLC -- Principal’s Leadership Council (9-12th) Student Ambassadors (apply in 9th for 10-12) Governor’s Honors Program (10th and 11th) -- nomination required GSLT -- Gwinnett Student Leadership Team (11th & 12th)

Questions or concerns? Wendy_Dyer@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Students taking credit for Physical Science in 8th are encouraged to take 4 years of science in high school. Students who sign up for AP Biology must be very hard workers and must anticipate completing a summer assignment.

Gifted sections available for 2 -4.