Lovejoy ISD – Gifted and talented services Developing gifts and talents; Connecting the pieces…..

GT classes – what’s different? Common vocabulary = elements of Depth & Complexity Pre-assessment and curriculum compacting (as needed) More open-ended / problem-based learning Socratic forums are a staple Faster pace, less repetition More project based learning Common vocabulary = elements of Depth & Complexity Pre-assessment and curriculum compacting (as needed) More open-ended / problem-based learning Socratic forums are a staple Faster pace, less repetition More project based learning

Middle School

GT CORE CLASSES For intellectually &/or academically gifted English & Social Studies / History* Math & Science* *(May be taken separately) For intellectually &/or academically gifted English & Social Studies / History* Math & Science* *(May be taken separately)

GT CORE CLASSES Math Grades 6 – 8; accelerated (most) 6 th – Pre-Algebra (IAAT testing) 7 th - Algebra 1 (High School credit) (7 th grade Math Plus) 8 th - Geometry (High School credit) Still have to take 4 years of math while in High School – Texas state requirement for graduation Math Grades 6 – 8; accelerated (most) 6 th – Pre-Algebra (IAAT testing) 7 th - Algebra 1 (High School credit) (7 th grade Math Plus) 8 th - Geometry (High School credit) Still have to take 4 years of math while in High School – Texas state requirement for graduation

GT CORE CLASSES GT Science: Hands on, inquiry based learning GT – English: Focus shifts from narrative to expository / data supported writing; WWW GT – History / Social Studies (data supported writing, analytical) (8 th grade – Mock Trial Competition) GT Science: Hands on, inquiry based learning GT – English: Focus shifts from narrative to expository / data supported writing; WWW GT – History / Social Studies (data supported writing, analytical) (8 th grade – Mock Trial Competition)

Independent Studies Independent Studies – an elective course; topic of student choice Level 1 (Investigatory) – opportunity to study topic of choice Level 2 (Mentorship) – for those who excel at I.S. 1 and need more support Independent Studies – an elective course; topic of student choice Level 1 (Investigatory) – opportunity to study topic of choice Level 2 (Mentorship) – for those who excel at I.S. 1 and need more support

High School

GT: PreAP & AP classes Two levels of classes at the high school – PreAP and AP GT sections of these classes are not weighted more heavily than corresponding Pre-AP or AP classes. Two levels of classes at the high school – PreAP and AP GT sections of these classes are not weighted more heavily than corresponding Pre-AP or AP classes.

HIGH SCHOOL: Identified students may choose GT classes outside area of identification (must maintain 80%+ to remain) Transcripts will reflect GT Class registration. Identified students may choose GT classes outside area of identification (must maintain 80%+ to remain) Transcripts will reflect GT Class registration.

GT Classes GT classes are designed for the intellectually and academically gifted GT Classes are offered in the four foundation core subjects: English Math Science History GT classes are designed for the intellectually and academically gifted GT Classes are offered in the four foundation core subjects: English Math Science History

English 9 th : PreAP-GT English 1 10 th : PreAP-GT English 2 11 th : AP-GT English Language 12 th : AP-GT English Literature 9 th : PreAP-GT English 1 10 th : PreAP-GT English 2 11 th : AP-GT English Language 12 th : AP-GT English Literature

Math (most) 9 th : PreAP – GT Algebra II 10 th : PreAP – GT PreCalculus 11 th / 12 th : AP-GT Calculus AB AP-GT Calculus BC AP-GT Statistics 9 th : PreAP – GT Algebra II 10 th : PreAP – GT PreCalculus 11 th / 12 th : AP-GT Calculus AB AP-GT Calculus BC AP-GT Statistics

Science 9 th : PreAP-GT Biology 10 th : PreAP-GT Chemistry 11 th : PreAP-GT Physics 12 th : AP Biology AP Chemistry AP-GT Physics C (Calculus based) AP Environmental Science 9 th : PreAP-GT Biology 10 th : PreAP-GT Chemistry 11 th : PreAP-GT Physics 12 th : AP Biology AP Chemistry AP-GT Physics C (Calculus based) AP Environmental Science

History / Social Studies 9 th : AP Human Geography *new* (replaces PreAP - GT World Geography ) 10 th : AP-GT World History 11 th : AP-GT US History 12 th : AP Economics, AP Government, AP European History 9 th : AP Human Geography *new* (replaces PreAP - GT World Geography ) 10 th : AP-GT World History 11 th : AP-GT US History 12 th : AP Economics, AP Government, AP European History

STUDENT CHOICE Independent Studies - 4 levels: - Independent Study I (exploratory) - Independent Study / Mentorship - IS/M, Level 2 (professional products) - IS/Engineering Design &Development /Mentorship *new* Independent Studies - 4 levels: - Independent Study I (exploratory) - Independent Study / Mentorship - IS/M, Level 2 (professional products) - IS/Engineering Design &Development /Mentorship *new*

GT: other opportunities Opportunities for extended learning and challenge are also offered for students gifted in : - Technology - Creative Arts (teacher referral only) - Leadership

GT-PST GT Problem-solving Team in place for gifted students who need acceleration. Decisions are made on assessment data. GT Problem-solving Team in place for gifted students who need acceleration. Decisions are made on assessment data.

For information and forms: Visit the GT webpage on the Lovejoy ISD site: : click on Departments, Gifted and Talented Jan DeLisle, GT Coordinator phone:

Lovejoy ISD GT Services Bringing the pieces together for total talent development