GIFTED AND TALENTED RESEARCH

Howard County Public School System

CREATE YOUR OWN SUCCESS STORY… WHAT HAPPENS NEXT IS UP TO YOU.

HIGH SCHOOL G/T RESEARCH PROGRAM COMPONENTS

G/T Independent Research

G/T Intern/Mentor Program

HIGH SCHOOL G/T CLASSES

Advanced Placement Courses

G/T Research Courses

Intern/Mentor Program Independent Research

College Level Offerings

Rigorous and Challenging High School G/T Content Area Classes (Computer Science, English Language Arts,

Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)

Computer Science English Fine Arts Mathematics

Science Social Studies World

Languages

G/T RESEARCH MISSION

The High School Gifted and Talented Research Courses empower students to contribute to the larger community by applying, creating, and evaluating knowledge in a specialized area of study.

RESEARCH PROCESS Study an area of interest as

would a professional researcher in the field of study.

Collaborate with a practicing professional who serves as a project advisor or mentor.

Identify a gap in the existing information, representing a problem to be solved or an issue to be addressed.

RESEARCH PROCESS Formulate an original

research question to guide the primary research study.

Conduct primary research using the research designs and methodologies of practicing professionals.

Write a college-level research-based paper that synthesizes the research.

Develop a product that communicates the results of the research.

RESEARCH PROCESS

Communicate the results of creative achievements to appropriate audiences through oral presentations, visual presentations, and writing.

Complete self-evaluation and reflection.

RESEARCH PROCESS

BENEFITS OF THESE COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES

To gain experience with conducting college-level research while in high school

To follow a personal quest of inquiry and discovery

To apply advanced-level skills in writing, presentation, and research as would an undergraduate in college

To demonstrate real world application and development of knowledge

To work with professionals to investigate a potential career path

To contribute an idea that will benefit the common good and take action to implement it

To interact with adult experts and benefit from their knowledge

To apply time management skills and independent learning

To learn how to communicate by presenting to various audiences

BENEFITS OF THESE COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSES

LOGISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS: G/T INTERN/MENTOR PROGRAM Flexibility of schedule to accommodate extra-

curricular activities and mentor placement

Availability of mentor in chosen field of interest

Ability to interact with adults in a professional environment

Reliable transportation and car insurance

APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete application for

G/T Research Courses.

Obtain teacher

recommendations.

Interview with G/T Resource

Teacher regarding areas of

interest and potential for

original research.

VARSITY SCHOLARS

QUESTIONS

FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME BY PHONE OR EMAIL AT…

Sara_Parrott@hcpss.org Please correct the application due date to read January 29.