The Art Of Smart

1. The Art Of Smart Academic Programs & Gifted Needs in the High School December 2010 School District of Lee County Board Room

2. Parents of Gifted Children Webpage • This presentation along with other important parent information is available at: • www.leeschools.net • Click ‘Parent’ • Click ‘Exceptional Student Education’ • Click ‘Gifted’

3. People to Know • Dr. Carl Brunick • Executive Director of Student Services & ESE • Mr. Michael Bursztyn • Assistant Director ESE • Mrs. Elaine Fitzgerald • Coordinator Psychological Services & Gifted • Ms. Cathy Cochrane • Teacher on Assignment for Gifted Education • Mr. Charlie Ewell • High School Gifted Resource Teacher • Ms. Cathy Kane • High School Gifted Resource Teacher • Mr. Jeff Nelson • High School Gifted Resource Teacher

4. ALL Standard Public High Schools in Lee County Offer… • Gifted Consultation and Support Facilitation Services. • Advanced Placement Courses (AP). • Dual Enrollment Opportunities. • Early Admission Programs.

5. The Gifted Program at Standard Public High Schools in Lee County

6. Goals of the HS Gifted Program • Students will develop self directed learning skills. • Students will develop a positive self concept. • Students will develop positive interpersonal relationships. • Students will cultivate higher level thinking skills. • Students will use creative thinking and expression.

7. Educational Plans • Will be developed by the 8th grade teachers during the second semester. • Students will select their own goals. • Parents will be notified of meeting date and time. • This EP will last all 4 years of high school.

8. Service Provided • Consultation • Support Facilitation • Seminars • Monthly

9. High School 101

10. What do colleges look at for admission? • Candidate took the most rigorous academic program offered at his/her HS • Grades – Core Academic GPA • ACT / SAT scores • Essay • Letters / Activities

11. Credit based on 40 % Quarter 1 40 % Quarter 2 20 % Exam Each semester = .5 Credit 24 credits to graduate. Credit

12. Includes only 4 English credits 3 (4) Math credits 3 Science credits 3 Social Science credits 2 Foreign Language credits *higher level electives Honor Points Vary by institution Give extra points for Honors AP/IB/AICE Dual Enrollment Core Academic GPA www.facts.org

13. Acceleration and Enrichment Opportunities for Gifted Students in Standard Public High Schools

14. Academies at Comprehensive HS Technical Schools (HTC,HTN) • Hands on and real life experiences. • Interest specific acceleration. • Recognition by certificate/certification. • Immediate ability to work in field. • Option to continue education. • Ability to participate in other accelerated programs.

15. Advanced International Certificate of Education (Cambridge/AICE) • Pre AICE coursework for Freshmen & Sophomores. • Recognition by International Certificate (AICE diploma). • College credit by exam (low risk). • Specialized coursework for Juniors & Seniors. • Recognized by most colleges & universities. • University Admission Quality Point 1.

16. Advanced Placement (AP) • College credit by exam (low risk). • Scores recognized by most colleges & universities. • Specialized to areas of interest or ability. • Able to access Freshmen to Senior years. • University Admission Quality Point 1.

17. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) • Study skills support. • College credit by exam - AP (low risk). • Recognized by most colleges & universities. • Specialized to areas of interest or ability. • Pre-collegiate track for Freshmen and Sophomores. • University Admission Quality Point 1.

18. Centers for the Arts • Hands on & real life experiences. • Interest specific acceleration. • Options to continue in field. • Ability to participate in other accelerated programs.

19. Dual EnrollmentAvailable on HS/College Campuses • College Credit by coursework (high risk). • Recognized by all Florida public colleges/universities but not necessarily nationwide. • Access Junior and Senior year. • University Admission Quality Point 1 • Must have maturity and self motivation.

20. FGCU Collegiate High SchoolEarly Admission Edison College • College credit by coursework (high risk). • Recognized by all Florida public colleges/universities but not necessarily nationwide. • Access Junior / Senior years. • University Admission Quality Point 1. • Must have maturity and self motivation.

21. International Baccalaureate (IB) • Pre IB coursework Freshmen and Sophomore years. • Recognition by International Certificate (IB Diploma). • College credit by exam (low risk). • Specialized coursework Junior & Senior years. • Recognized by most colleges & universities. • University Admission Quality Point 1.

22. Technology Academies(Centers for Math, Science & Technology) (Microsoft Academy) • Hands on and real life experiences. • Interest specific acceleration. • Recognition by receiving Certification/Certificate. • Immediate ability to work in field (Microsoft). • Ability to participate in other accelerated programs. • Option to continue education in field.

23. Enrichment Opportunitiesvary by school • Math Teams • Science Olympiad • Model UN / Government in Action • Future Problem Solvers • Odyssey of the Mind • A Team Challenge • Mock Trial

24. ALL Standard Public High Schools in Lee County Offer… • Gifted Consultation and Support Facilitation Services. • Advanced Placement Courses (AP). • Dual Enrollment Opportunities. • Early Admission Programs.

25. Ask Questions- Seek Answers • School Choice. • Zone High Schools • Middle School Gifted Teachers/Guidance. • Attend Open Houses. • Take a tour, while school in session. • Think about what is best for your student!