HASD GIFTED AND TALENTED

PROGRAMHIGHLIGHTS

Educational Consultant: Jackie Drummer, an educational consultant, was commissioned to evaluate specific

components of the HASD GATE plan. On October 26th, 2009, she traveled to each school and met with nineteen focus groups. Jackie interviewed approximately 80 people: parents, students, teachers, administrators, GATE staff and Board members.

Acknowledgements: “Evidence from both the documents and from focus groups indicates that there are

options and services that meet the mission and philosophy of the HASD GATE program, especially in the academic and intellectual areas.”

Recommendations: Train HHS staff in characteristics of gifted learners, gifted education pedagogy, and in

using assessments to plan and provide differentiated instruction

Program Evaluation

Why an elementary science fair?The ability to solve present and future

problems depends on our ability to question the world in new and

creative ways.

We need to teach our children how to learn, locate resources,

problem solve, think critically and communicate effectively.

Elementary Science Fairs

Christopher

Investigates:“Will it take more force to hammer a

nail into harder wood than softer

wood?”

Aliza

Applies the scientific method to her experiment on

alternative sweeteners.

Ryan

Demonstrates his research, observation,

investigation, and scientific thinking skills.

The HASD Robotics Team

Apply real-world math, science, technology, and critical thinking skills to building and programming robots.

GATE Family Fun Night

Jenny and Zachary and Ivan challenge

each other to a game

of Gobblet.

GATE Family Fun Night

Vicki and Isabelle and Julie enjoy a game of Scramble.

Rachel and Logan show their enthusiasm.

Wendy and Katarina create origami designs.

Battle of the Books at

Barnes and Noble

Pilot Art Programs

“Waterfall” by Jessie

Pilot Art Programs

Ceramic Vase by Nick

Middle School Lunch BunchEmphasis on:

• personal strengths• communication

skills• nutritious eating.

GMS

HMS

7th Grade Leadership Dayat

UW-Oshkosh

Topics and SkillsTeamwork

Communication Tolerance

Creative thinking Self evaluation/reflection

The best thing was philosophy. To me thinking about the questions you can’t answer and making a logical answer is a very good skill. –

Kyle Gr. 5

College Days

for Kids at UWO

An EAA Experience

Lego LeagueLego League

• HS First Tech Challenge team visited HMS

• 2 period slot on Friday mornings

Create a triarama of three of the six biomes.

You will need to:• Include specific details about each biome and show how plant and animal life is supported.• Include 4-5 examples of plant and animal life in each biome.• Show the relationship between the animals and plants to the biome. (Dependency) Be prepared to

explain this dependency to your class.• Show neatness and creativity. Write an illustrated, “Kids National Geographic” magazine article comparing a typical day in 3 different

biomes.

You will need to:• Create a web or other graphic organizer to keep your article focused. Have a draft of your article that

has been edited and clearly written in final draft form.• Include how four plants and four animals depend on each other and the biome. • Include actual photographs and/or illustrations in your piece.• Show neatness and creativity.

Ecosystems Assessment Menu(Team planning for assessment options for students.)

“Recess Rap” GATE Group Schedule(Social Emotional Support)

GES-Grade 4 (12:00-12:30)GES-Grade 3 (12:30-1:00)

HES-Grade 3-4 (11:00-11:30)

September 18 Introductions & Activity: “I’m in the Bag”-What does it mean to be gifted? October 16 How to Talk to Your Teachers: “A Tough Test” November 18 “Path to Achieving Goals” December 16 “Caught in the Act”-Generosity January 22 Expectations-“Better At or Better Than?” February 17 How Are You Motivated?-“WhatsIts?” March 17 Career Choices and Multiple Intelligences April 14 “My Career Hat” May 19 Final Meeting-Activity: Making and Keeping Friends

Parent/Student Evaluations to take home and RETURNED PLEASE!!

for Kindergarten and Beyond!!

(Professional Development)

Demonstration Lessons

• Non fiction project Gr. 7 HMS• Dream home scale drawings Gr. 6 GMS• Poetry Project Gr. 8 GMS• Biography Project Gr. 5 GMS• Civil War Plays Gr. 5 GMS

Team Teaching

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HASD GATE Totals2009-2010

The New HASD GATE Emblem

Designed by

Morgan Panzenhagen