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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.
RyanDemonstrates his research, observation, investigation,
and scientific thinking skills.
The HASD Robotics TeamApply 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