2017 Charleston School District
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Charleston Public Schools
Gifted/Talented Program
Instructor: Katie Harris
Gifted and Talented Program Seeking Referrals
Do you know a student who would benefit from the gifted and talented
program? Pick up a referral form at the high school, middle school, or
elementary offices and return it by October 31. If you have questions
regarding the referral progress please contact Katie Harris,
contact information can be found by clicking on her name above.
What is Giftedness?
Children are gifted when their ability is significantly above the norm
for their age.
Giftedness may manifest in one or more domains such as; intellectual,
creative, artistic, leadership, or in a specific academic field such as
language arts, mathematics or science.
It is difficult to estimate the absolute number of gifted children in the
U.S. and the world because the calculation is dependent on the number
of areas, or domains being measured and the method used to identify
gifted children. However, many consider children who are in the top
10 percent in relation to a national and/or local norm to be a good
guide for identification andservices.
It is important to note that not all gifted children look or act alike.
Giftedness exists in every demographic group and personality type.
It is important that adults look hard to discover potential and support
gifted children as they reach for their personal best.
Program Overview:
The Gifted and Talented Program of Charleston serves students in
grades K-12. In grades K-2, enrichment activities designed to introduce
and develop skills beyond the basic curriculum are provided for all
students. Identification for our pullout program begins in 3rd grade.
Identified students in grades 3-4 are served in a pullout resource room
setting with a scheduled weekly period of 150 minutes. Students in
grades 5-6 receive enrichment from their highly qualified teachers,
and in grades 7-12, students may choose from a wide variety of
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2017 Charleston School District
Contents
Charleston Public Schools
Gifted/Talented Program
Instructor: Katie Harris
Gifted and Talented Program Seeking Referrals
Do you know a student who would benefit from the gifted and talented
program? Pick up a referral form at the high school, middle school, or
elementary offices and return it by October 31. If you have questions
regarding the referral progress please contact Katie Harris,
contact information can be found by clicking on her name above.
What is Giftedness?
Children are gifted when their ability is significantly above the norm
for their age.
Giftedness may manifest in one or more domains such as; intellectual,
creative, artistic, leadership, or in a specific academic field such as
language arts, mathematics or science.
It is difficult to estimate the absolute number of gifted children in the
U.S. and the world because the calculation is dependent on the number
of areas, or domains being measured and the method used to identify
gifted children. However, many consider children who are in the top
10 percent in relation to a national and/or local norm to be a good
guide for identification andservices.
It is important to note that not all gifted children look or act alike.
Giftedness exists in every demographic group and personality type.
It is important that adults look hard to discover potential and support
gifted children as they reach for their personal best.
Program Overview:
The Gifted and Talented Program of Charleston serves students in
grades K-12. In grades K-2, enrichment activities designed to introduce
and develop skills beyond the basic curriculum are provided for all
students. Identification for our pullout program begins in 3rd grade.
Identified students in grades 3-4 are served in a pullout resource room
setting with a scheduled weekly period of 150 minutes. Students in
grades 5-6 receive enrichment from their highly qualified teachers,
and in grades 7-12, students may choose from a wide variety of
enrichment activities involving higher level thinking skills and problem
solving strategies, such as Pre-AP and AP courses. Students in
grades 5-12 also participate in monthly meetings during lunch to
discuss personal goals and community activities.
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