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Advanced Academics Sheldon ISD Donna Luther Elementary GT Coordinator Christina Matteo Secondary GT Coordinator
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Goals for 2008-2009 Elementary Goals Streamline the process of identifying GT students Cluster GT students at each grade level on each elementary campus Provide information to all teachers about characteristics and needs of GT students Professional Development for GT Teachers Secondary Goals Train all teachers in Pre AP and AP strategies Build a strong Pre AP and AP program in middle school and high school District Goals Network with GT Coordinators in other districts Provide information to parents of GT students
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Professional Development 30-hour GT training for new GT teachers in district (summer 2008) 6-hour update for GT teachers who already have their 30 hours (summer 2008) Additional GT training through our partnerships with the Southeast GT Co-op and the Houston Area GT Co-op TAGT scholarships available to GT students and parents Laying the Foundations – English Rice Institute – Pre AP and AP College Board workshops
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Advanced Academics Secondary Middle School Advanced classes Advance Placement 6 th, 7 th, & 8 th High School Pre AP classes – Advance Placement preparation *9 th & 10 th AP classes – College credit w/exam * 11 th & 12 th Dual Credit – Classes taken for college credit at San Jacinto College (12 classes offered) MECA – Modified Early College Academy: Students receive high school credit while working on an associate degree at San Jacinto College.
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Goals for 2009-2010 6-hour update in district (summer 2009) Integrate the Texas Performance Standards Project for GT within the classroom Increase performances, products, and independent study by GT students Address the curricular needs of GT students through the Performance Indicators on CScope Increase the number of GT students who are commended on TAKS tests Advanced Art in middle school Art I in middle school Increase the Pre AP program: Summer Pre AP Camp – 6 th & 9 th grades – Summer 2010 Fish Camp + Pre AP Camp for 9 th graders – Summer 2010 Laying the Foundations: Math, Science, Social Studies, & English GT Mentor Program Continue to provide information to parents of GT students
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