Gifted Gab May 2011

Gifted Websites

www.hoagiesgifted.org www.nagc.org – connect with other parents of gifted

kids www.uniquelygifted.org www.tip.duke.org http://www.kidactivities.net/post/Community-Service-

Ideas-for-Kids.aspx http://www.giftedhaven.net/ http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/contests.htm -

competitions http://www.giftedstudy.org/resources/students/compet

itions.asp - competitions Send your AIG Coach an email at your school to let them know you read the newsletter and your child will receive

a prize.

AIG Program

Our MISSION is to help students have more questions than answers and nurture a love of discovery. We encourage students to be a constant source of energy to seek answers thereby creating lifelong learners. Identification Process:

Students are identified for the AIG Program starting at the end of a child’s 3rd grade year or beginning of their 4th grade year.

Potential students must meet 3 out of 4 criteria to qualify for the AIG Program. Our programs’ criteria are divided into 4 categories – Observation, Performance, Aptitude/Ability, and/or Achievement.

Planning for College

www.cfnc.org

http://www.f4k.org/

Calculate your GPA http://www.back2college.com/gpa.htm

Getting into College http://www.admissionsboards.com/

Battle of the Books List http://www.ncslma.org/BookCompetitions/Bobstate/ bobbooklist2011-2012.html Make sure you practice Study Island over the Summer. Bring your account information home this summer!

YES, I will volunteer my time this summer!!!

http://www.dosomething.org/actnow (search 20 miles from local zip code)

North Carolina Food pantries and Soup kitchens Groups and Organizations Angel Food Ministries American Legion post locator American Red Cross - Local Chapter Chambers of Commerce in North Carolina Habitat for Humanity - Local Affiliates Jaycees Kiwanis clubs in North Carolina Lions clubs in North Carolina Meals-on-Wheels Volunteer Rotary clubs in North Carolina

http://hampstead.insiderinfo.us/volunteer Parents, please keep record of what your child is involved with over the summer and during the school year.

Important Dates CFM online/high school credit course applications are DUE the LAST day of school.

Gifted Gab May 2011

Pender County AIG Coaches *TMS.Angela Szakasits.(910) 270.2612* TES/NTE.Michelle Garrett.(910) 270.0694 STES.Jennifer Gayford.(910) 270.2756 CFM/CFE/RPP.Katherine Kochakji.(910) 602.3767 BMS/BES.Brandy Britt.(910) 259.0145 MCE/WPM.Shauna Lennon.(910) 283.5889 Penderlea.Dena Bingham.(910) 285.2761 PHS/PEC.Jeremy Spielman.(910) 259.0162 HTHS/THS.Karen Burton.(910) 602.6810.(910)270-2755 High School Courses in Middle School

Which class(es) should a student take?

Students who excel in math may take Algebra I in 7th or 8th grade. Those who take Algebra I in 7th grade may take Geometry in 8th grade. Algebra I has a state end-of-course test, and students must pass this EOC in order to receive high school credit. Taking these math courses in middle school allows for a wide variety of advanced math and science courses in high school, including Statistics, Calculus and College Biology. A basic course that many middle schoolers take is Earth/Environmental Science, which does not have an EOC. Students who are strong in language arts may take World History or Spanish I. Neither of these courses has an EOC but does allow for advanced electives in the areas of English, social studies, and foreign language. Other languages are offered in the online format. While English I is offered in some middle schools now, it is reserved for that top 5% of eighth graders who will want to take advanced English courses on a college campus during their high school career or those who have a need to graduate early.

Congrats to our 2010-2011 7th Grade DUKE TIP Participants We are very proud of you!!!

Jakob Hughes Teshawn Lee *Rebecca Beasley Steven Crowell Mackenzie Curtis Domenick Dibiase Madison Ford Kirsten Greene Zachary Howard *Aunilie Linehan Katherine McIntyre Nathan Morgan Claire Pulley William Ringer Ingar Sidbury, Jr. Brooklyn Simme *Joshua Spillars Aspen Villines *Cinnamon Villines Brandon White McKenzie Wierse Nyasia Henry *Leyla Muse

* = State Recognition

The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted and talented youth. As a world leader in gifted and talented education, Duke TIP works with students, their families, and educators to identify, recognize, challenge, engage, and help students reach their highest potential. The 7th Grade Talent Search, which focuses on the identification, recognition, and support of high-ability students, offers qualifying seventh grade students the opportunity to take college entrance exams alongside high school students. Many 7th Grade Talent Search participants go on to earn exceptionally high scores! For more information about Duke TIP programs, contact Duke TIP at (919) 668-9100

DUKE TIP Participants may be involved in ….

Summer Studies Distant Learning

Independent Learning Scholar Weekends

Financial Aid Gifted Resources