2021 Charleston School District
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Charleston Public Schools
Gifted/Talented Program
Instructor: Jessica White
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 elementary,
middle school, or high school offices and return it by the end of
September for the fall semester or the end of February for the
spring semester. If you have questions regarding the referral
process, please contact Mrs. White through the elementary
office at 479-965-2460.
What is Giftedness?
Students show giftedness when their ability is significantly
above the norm for their age.
Giftedness may manifest in one or more of the following
domains: 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. because the calculation is dependent on the number
of areas 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 and services.
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.
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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. Students in grades 7-
12 may choose from a wide variety of enrichment
activities involving higher level thinking skills and problem
solving strategies, such as Pre-AP, AP, and concurrent
college level courses. Students in grades 5-12 also
participate in monthly meetings during lunch to discuss
personal goals and community activities.
2021 Charleston School District
Contents
Charleston Public Schools
Gifted/Talented Program
Instructor: Jessica White
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 elementary,
middle school, or high school offices and return it by the end of
September for the fall semester or the end of February for the
spring semester. If you have questions regarding the referral
process, please contact Mrs. White through the elementary
office at 479-965-2460.
What is Giftedness?
Students show giftedness when their ability is significantly
above the norm for their age.
Giftedness may manifest in one or more of the following
domains: 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. because the calculation is dependent on the number
of areas 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 and services.
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.
Click Here for
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.