Gifted Program Overview at Springdale Park Elementary School
The Challenge Program
2014-2015
August 21
st
, 4:00
Springdale Park Elementary School
Ms. Lisa Evans
Mr. Steve McKnight
Ms. Monica Slack
Defining Gifted Students
The Georgia Department of Education
defines gifted students as…
“A student who demonstrates a high degree of
intellectual and/or creative ability(ies), exhibits an
exceptionally high degree of motivation, and/or
excels in specific academic fields, and who needs
special instruction and/or special ancillary services
to achieve at levels commensurate with his or her
abilities.”
SPARK Challenge Program
•
Instruction is centered on various
multidisciplinary units
that meet the
gifted
program goals
and extend or enrich the
Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)
and
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
that
are being taught in the homeroom.
•
We employ a resource (pull-out) model
•
Students are served one full day each week
–
Ms. Evans – Olmsted Building, Room 001
–
Mr. McKnight –Olmsted Building, Room 102
–
Ms. Slack – Olmsted Building, Room 002
Gifted Program Standards
•
Gifted Standards and Elements
–
Matrix of skills that build K-12
•
Standards still fall under the following
categories:
–
Advanced Research Skills and Methods
–
Creative Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
–
Higher Order and Critical Thinking Skills in
Academic Areas
–
Advanced Communication Skills
*These standards will be taught rigorously to
ensure student success in the unit and on the
SLO assessments.
Expectations
•
Keeps up with all homeroom assignments – student
responsibility.
•
Strives for excellence on all academic assignments.
•
Makes appropriate behavior choices.
But also…
•
Takes risks
•
Has fun
•
Asks questions
•
Helps and learns from each other
Curriculum Highlights
•
1
st
Grade Unit:
Zootopia (
1
st
semester
); My Big Backyard
(
2
nd
semester
)
•
2
nd
Grade Unit: Ch-Changes
(
1
st
semester
); Georgia On My
Mind (2
nd
semester)
•
3
rd
Grade Unit:
–
McKnight
Ch-Changes
(
1
st
semester
); TBD
–
Slack
Extreme Experimentation (
1
st
Semester
) and Create a
Country (
2
nd
semester
)
•
4
th
Grade Unit:
•
Evans
Eureka! The American Gold Rush (
1
st
semester
); The
Amazing Journey (
2
nd
semester
);
What in the World: Current
Events; and Speech crafters/Debates (
1
st
and 2
nd
semester
integration
)
•
Slack
Extreme Experimentation (1
st
semester); All Systems Go!
(2
nd
semester)
*A more detailed program description will be forthcoming on the
SPARK website.
Curriculum Highlights
•
5
th
Grade Unit:
–
Evans
Make Peace, Not War (
1
st
semester
) ;What in the
World: Current Events; Speech crafters/Debates; and Jr.
Great Books ; Invention Convention (
2
nd
semester
)
–
McKnight
Science in the Kitchen (
1
st
semester
); TBD
–
Slack
Extreme Experimentation (
1
st
semester
);
Invention Convention (
2
nd
semester
)
Curriculum Highlights
•
Math Notes will be used in every classroom this year in
Challenge.
•
This organizer is a variation of the Window Notes
research based instructional strategy. It allows students
to break down their mathematical thinking into parts to
better understand the word problem.
•
8 Mathematical Practices are also being used to widen
the students’ mathematical understanding and feel
successful in the work that goes into solving one-step
and multi-step word problems.
Curriculum Highlights ~
Math Notes Graphic Organizer
Challenge Grading
•
Gifted Progress Report
–
You will receive assessments at the end of each
unit (not necessarily at the end of each quarter)
–
Indicates student level: developing, proficient,
exemplary, or N/A (only on elements that have
been taught)
–
Different than HR report card (no IC support)
•
Homework – Occasionally assigned, especially in 4
th
and 5
th
grades.
•
Classwork – Student work is maintained in the
Challenge binder and will be sent home at the end
of the unit. Fourth and Fifth graders will bring
binders to class each week.
Motivation Expectations:
•
To maintain satisfactory performance in the
Challenge classroom, students will:
Demonstrate drive and a desire to succeed.
Work diligently toward class goals or
objectives.
Embrace challenges.
Work well with minimal teacher redirection
or intervention.
If students experience academic or
motivational issues, parents will be notified.
Failure to make improvements will result in a
student being placed on probationary status in
the Challenge program.
Communication
•
We will communicate primarily through
via
the Springdale Park website, Challenge tab
!
It will be updated bi-weekly with
instructional updates, due dates, and other
information.
•
Please subscribe to the SPARK-e newsletter
as it will contain pertinent Challenge
information as well.
•
Telephone
–
Gifted Department (Ms. Slack’s room) 404-
802-6023
–
School (404-802-6050)
•
We will respond within 48 hours
•
Please use Challenge teachers as your first
means of contact for any Challenge related
questions, concerns, etc.
Miscellaneous
•
Student Information forms should be completed
and returned as soon as possible if you have not
already done so.
•
Attendance:
–
Tardiness or missed days – student responsibility!
–
Scheduling appointments
•
Supplies – please send in supplies with students if
you did not have an opportunity to do so during the
first week of class. We rely on supplies donated by
Challenge families all year long!
Thanks!
Resources
•
Georgia Department of Education Resources on
Gifted Education
–
http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/ci_iap_gifted.aspx
–
https://www.georgiastandards.org/resources/Pa
ges/Tools/GiftedEd.aspx
•
APS Gifted and Talented Website
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Springdale Park Website
–
www.springdaleparkelementary.org
Teacher Assignments
•
Ms. Lisa Evans
–All of 1
st
grade; ½ of 4
th
grade
(Butler & Thurman) and 5
th
grade (Ms.
Riggins & 1/3 of Mrs. Hall)
•
Mr. Steve McKnight
– All of 2
nd
grade, ½ of 3
rd
Grade (Lockwood & Neal) and 5
th
grade (Mr.
McKie & 1/3 of Mrs. Hall)
•
Ms. Monica Slack
– ½ of 3
rd
grade (Badger,
English, & Windham); ½ of 4
th
grade (Naman
& Southcombe); and 5
th
grade (Ms. Redel &
1/3 of Mrs. Hall)
Gifted program at Springdale Park Elementary School focuses on nurturing and challenging students who demonstrate high intellectual and creative abilities. The program aims to meet the Georgia Performance Standards and Common Core State Standards by providing specialized instruction and ancillary services to help gifted students achieve their full potential. With a curriculum that includes multidisciplinary units and activities such as research, creative thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, the program fosters an environment where students can excel and thrive.
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The Challenge Program 2014-2015 August 21st, 4:00 Springdale Park Elementary School Ms. Lisa Evans Mr. Steve McKnight Ms. Monica Slack
Defining Gifted Students The Georgia Department of Education defines gifted students as A student who demonstrates a high degree of intellectual and/or creative ability(ies), exhibits an exceptionally high degree of motivation, and/or excels in specific academic fields, and who needs special instruction and/or special ancillary services to achieve at levels commensurate with his or her abilities.
SPARK Challenge Program Instruction is centered on various multidisciplinary units that meet the gifted program goals and extend or enrich the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) that are being taught in the homeroom. We employ a resource (pull-out) model Students are served one full day each week Ms. Evans Olmsted Building, Room 001 Mr. McKnight Olmsted Building, Room 102 Ms. Slack Olmsted Building, Room 002
Gifted Program Standards Gifted Standards and Elements Matrix of skills that build K-12 Standards still fall under the following categories: Advanced Research Skills and Methods Creative Thinking and Problem Solving Skills Higher Order and Critical Thinking Skills in Academic Areas Advanced Communication Skills *These standards will be taught rigorously to ensure student success in the unit and on the
Expectations Keeps up with all homeroom assignments student responsibility. Strives for excellence on all academic assignments. Makes appropriate behavior choices. But also Takes risks Has fun Asks questions Helps and learns from each other
Curriculum Highlights 1stGrade Unit: Zootopia (1stsemester); My Big Backyard (2ndsemester) 2ndGrade Unit: Ch-Changes (1stsemester); Georgia On My Mind (2ndsemester) 3rdGrade Unit: McKnight Ch-Changes (1stsemester); TBD Slack Extreme Experimentation (1stSemester) and Create a Country (2ndsemester) 4thGrade Unit: Evans Eureka! The American Gold Rush (1stsemester); The Amazing Journey (2ndsemester); What in the World: Current Events; and Speech crafters/Debates (1stand 2ndsemester integration) Slack Extreme Experimentation (1stsemester); All Systems Go! (2ndsemester)
Curriculum Highlights 5thGrade Unit: Evans World: Current Events; Speech crafters/Debates; and Jr. Great Books ; Invention Convention (2ndsemester) McKnight Science in the Kitchen (1stsemester); TBD Slack Extreme Experimentation (1stsemester); Invention Convention (2ndsemester) Make Peace, Not War (1stsemester) ;What in the
Curriculum Highlights Math Notes will be used in every classroom this year in Challenge. This organizer is a variation of the Window Notes research based instructional strategy. It allows students to break down their mathematical thinking into parts to better understand the word problem. 8 Mathematical Practices are also being used to widen the students mathematical understanding and feel successful in the work that goes into solving one-step and multi-step word problems.
Curriculum Highlights ~ Math Notes Graphic Organizer The Facts The Question What are the facts? What question needs to be answered? The Steps The Diagram and Equation How can we represent the problem visually? What steps can we take to solve the problem? Write a math equation using numbers and a symbol, for the unknown number, to represent the problem.
Challenge Grading Gifted Progress Report You will receive assessments at the end of each unit (not necessarily at the end of each quarter) Indicates student level: developing, proficient, exemplary, or N/A (only on elements that have been taught) Different than HR report card (no IC support) Homework Occasionally assigned, especially in 4th and 5thgrades. Classwork Student work is maintained in the Challenge binder and will be sent home at the end of the unit. Fourth and Fifth graders will bring
Motivation Expectations: To maintain satisfactory performance in the Challenge classroom, students will: Demonstrate drive and a desire to succeed. Work diligently toward class goals or objectives. Embrace challenges. Work well with minimal teacher redirection or intervention. If students experience academic or motivational issues, parents will be notified.
Communication We will communicate primarily through via the Springdale Park website, Challenge tab! It will be updated bi-weekly with instructional updates, due dates, and other information. Please subscribe to the SPARK-e newsletter as it will contain pertinent Challenge information as well. Telephone Gifted Department (Ms. Slack s room) 404- 802-6023 School (404-802-6050) We will respond within 48 hours
Miscellaneous Student Information forms should be completed and returned as soon as possible if you have not already done so. Attendance: Tardiness or missed days student responsibility! Scheduling appointments Supplies please send in supplies with students if you did not have an opportunity to do so during the first week of class. We rely on supplies donated by Challenge families all year long! Thanks!
Resources Georgia Department of Education Resources on Gifted Education http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/ci_iap_gifted.aspx https://www.georgiastandards.org/resources/Pa ges/Tools/GiftedEd.aspx APS Gifted and Talented Website http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/domain/128 Springdale Park Website www.springdaleparkelementary.org
Teacher Assignments Ms. Lisa Evans All of 1stgrade; of 4thgrade (Butler & Thurman) and 5thgrade (Ms. Riggins & 1/3 of Mrs. Hall) Mr. Steve McKnight All of 2nd grade, of 3rd Grade (Lockwood & Neal) and 5thgrade (Mr. McKie & 1/3 of Mrs. Hall) Ms. Monica Slack of 3rdgrade (Badger, English, & Windham); of 4thgrade (Naman & Southcombe); and 5thgrade (Ms. Redel & 1/3 of Mrs. Hall)
