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Advanced Academics Sheldon ISD

Advanced Academics Sheldon ISD. Donna Luther Elementary GT Coordinator Christina Matteo Secondary GT Coordinator. Goals for 2008-2009. Elementary Goals Streamline the process of identifying GT students Cluster GT students at each grade level on each elementary campus

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Advanced Academics Sheldon ISD

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  1. Advanced AcademicsSheldon ISD Donna Luther Elementary GT Coordinator Christina Matteo Secondary GT Coordinator

  2. Goals for 2008-2009 Elementary Goals • Streamline the process of identifying GT students • Cluster GT students at each grade level on each elementary campus • Provide information to all teachers about characteristics and needs of GT students • Professional Development for GT Teachers Secondary Goals • Train all teachers in Pre AP and AP strategies • Build a strong Pre AP and AP program in middle school and high school District Goals • Network with GT Coordinators in other districts • Provide information to parents of GT students

  3. Professional Development • 30-hour GT training for new GT teachers in district (summer 2008) • 6-hour update for GT teachers who already have their 30 hours (summer 2008) • Additional GT training through our partnerships with the Southeast GT Co-op and the Houston Area GT Co-op • TAGT scholarships available to GT students and parents • Laying the Foundations – English • Rice Institute – Pre AP and AP • College Board workshops

  4. Advanced Academics Secondary Middle School • Advanced classes Advance Placement • 6th , 7th, & 8th High School • Pre AP classes – Advance Placement preparation *9th & 10th • AP classes – College credit w/exam * 11th & 12th • Dual Credit – Classes taken for college credit at San Jacinto College (12 classes offered) • MECA – Modified Early College Academy: Students receive high school credit while working on an associate degree at San Jacinto College.

  5. Goals for 2009-2010 • 6-hour update in district (summer 2009) • Integrate the Texas Performance Standards Project for GT within the classroom • Increase performances, products, and independent study by GT students • Address the curricular needs of GT students through the Performance Indicators on CScope • Increase the number of GT students who are commended on TAKS tests • Advanced Art in middle school • Art I in middle school • Increase the Pre AP program: Summer Pre AP Camp – 6th & 9th grades – Summer 2010 • Fish Camp + Pre AP Camp for 9th graders – Summer 2010 • Laying the Foundations: Math, Science, Social Studies, & English • GT Mentor Program • Continue to provide information to parents of GT students

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