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Students at South are serviced by GT in a variety of ways. Most gifted students have their needs met in a regular classroom through differentiation by their classroom teacher. Some students have been identified for special classes such as Pre Algebra or Enriched English. In addition to special classes, students may be assigned mentors for writing or work with the GT resource teacher in small groups for enrichment.
Identification is an on-going process and students may be recommended for the program at any grade level and at any time during the school year. The goal of identification is to recognize students with unusual talents and abilities for the purpose of including them in programs that will best meet their unique educational needs. Multiple identification measures will be used in each of the categories of Standard (t). For more information on identification and programming, check the link to the Eau Claire Gifted Department.
Please feel free to contact Sue Fulkerson at any time at 852-5238 with questions you have. Your partnership will provide the best educational experience for your son or daughter here at South.
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Programming Options -
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Acceleration: (Subject and/or Grade)
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Early entrance into Life Science
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Pre Algebra
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Enrichment:
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Art Extension
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Middle Level Band/Choir
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All-School Play—perform/tech crew
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National History Day
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All-School Variety Show
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National Junior Honor Society
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Environmental Speaking Contest
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Odyssey of the Mind
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Forensics
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School Newspaper
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Future Problem Solving
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Science Fair
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Math Counts
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Student Council
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Mentorships
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Classroom Strategies:
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Creative Problem Solving
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Differentiated Instruction
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Critical Thinking
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Flexible Groups
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Curriculum Compacting
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Interdisciplinary Units
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Gifted & Talented Links to Resources -
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ECASD Gifted & Talented Department
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Go Math
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Lists math topics that you can reach with a click and includes a question-and-answer service and SAT math test prep material.
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Math Forum
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Includes resources for both teachers and students. The "Ask Dr. Math" feature answers student's questions.
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Homework Helper
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Provides a long list of links to homework-help sites.
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Kids Click!
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A web research site for kids established by librarians.
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Fact Monster
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A range of material with a presentation that's geared toward elementary and middle school students.
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Discovery School - Homework Help
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A new address for the B.J. Pinchbeck homework-help Web site, which has a loyal following.
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Homework Tips
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A magazine-style homework-help site, containing many links and articles related to school work.
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The Gifted Teen Survival Guide |
Based on new surveys of nearly 1,400 gifted teenagers, this updated classic is the ultimate guide to thriving in a world that doesn’t always support or understand high ability. |
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Cognito.Org |
Connecting young thinkers around the world. An online community for academically talented youth. |
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