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Lovejoy ISD –

Developing gifts and talents; Connecting the pieces…. Lovejoy ISD –. Gifted and talented services. GT classes – what’s different?. Common vocabulary = elements of Depth & Complexity Pre-assessment and curriculum compacting (as needed) More open-ended / problem-based learning

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Lovejoy ISD –

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

  2. 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

  3. Middle School

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

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

  6. 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) (8th grade – Mock Trial Competition)

  7. 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

  8. High School

  9. GT: PreAP & AP classes Two levels of classes at the high school – PreAP and AP GT sections of these classes are notweighted more heavily than corresponding Pre-AP or AP classes.

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

  11. 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

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

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

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

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

  16. 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*

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

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

  19. For information and forms: Visit the GT webpage on the Lovejoy ISD site: www.lovejoyisd.net : click on Departments, Gifted and Talented Jan DeLisle, GT Coordinator e-mail: Jan_Delisle@lovejoyisd.net phone: 469-742-8400

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

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