Talented and Gifted
Charles City High School Gifted Program
July 01, 2007
High school gifted students are looking to the future, setting goals, pursuing interests and career exploration. The goal for the gifted program at the High School is to offer a variety of exposures. As such, the following is a list of offerings, this list is not all-inclusive.
PSEO (Post Secondary
Enrollment Option)
Gifted Independent Study Course
ACT and SAT preparation help
Career Focus Day
Choices Career Computer Program
University of Northern Iowa Honors Program
ICN or Internet courses
NIACC, Iowa State, or other college courses
Job shadowing or mentoring
AP (Iowa Online Academy Advanced Placement Courses)
CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
Early graduation/honors placement at University of Iowa
West Point Bridge Building Contest
Academic/curriculum enhancements/modifications
Support for Advocates of Gifted Education
Gifted Independent Study Course
Iowa Online Advanced Placement Academy
The Iowa Online Advanced Placement Academy has been established to deliver Advanced Placement (AP) courses to high school students across the State of Iowa utilizing Apex Learning on-line technology and the Iowa Communications Network (ICN).
Charles City High School students can sign up for AP Online Placement classes with the High School Gifted Coordinator. Cost of courses and materials are paid for by a grant and are free to the student.
Support for Advocates of Gifted Education
Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education
Iowa Talented and Gifted Association
National Association for Gifted Children
Javits Gifted and Talented Education Act
College Selection
| Campus Tours | Counselor-O-Matic | College and University Rankings |
| US News.com College | School Match | NewsDirectory.com: College
Locator |
Test Preparation
| SAT | Kaplan |
| Princeton Review | ACT |
Information and Research
| NRC Gifted Research | Difference between Bright Child and Gifted Learner |
Gifted Independent Study Course
Gifted
Independent Study
Elective
Grade: 10-12
Length of Course: 1 Trimester
Prerequisite: Approval from H.S. Gifted Facilitator
Because gifted students are unique individuals this course is designed to provide an out of classroom environment and experience for them. Identified students will produce self-directed projects or experiences. The course will encompass an in-depth study of a topic/subject, career opportunity, or life experience in the student’s interest area. Students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication as evidenced by the development of innovative products or performances that reflect individuality and creativity.
Gifted Independent Study
Course
Standards and Benchmarks
Pursue advanced learning in
special areas and talents.
a. Explore in greater depth and breadth than provided for in the
regular classroom.
b. Choose appropriate topic and pursue learning activities at a
pace commensurate with their abilities.
Pursue ongoing investigation
of post-secondary and career opportunities.
a. Will seek opportunities within and beyond the district.
b. Will be engaged in group discussions and activities centered on
insights to explore college/career options.
Will set and achieve
expectations for self-directed, independent learning.
a. Will set expectations for self-directed activities toward a
valued objective.
b. Will sustain accountability for productive use of their gifted
class time by applying self-discipline and persistence in advancing
their understanding of a topic of interest.
Will acquire skills,
including tools of technology, to access necessary resources.
a. Will use innovative ways to obtain information/knowledge about a
topic or field of interest.
b. Will become creatively productive in the use of technology as a
communication tool and as a tool for discovering and organizing
information.
c. Will organize, analyze, and synthesize information learned in a
variety of ways.
Will learn their
affectiveness as a high-ability individual.
a. Will develop an understanding of and positive self-concept to
appreciate their own gifted potential.
b. Will recognize their preferred learning style and develop
adaptive strategies when working in a non-preferred
style.
Some questions for reflection
What am I doing?
Why is this important?
How/where does it fit in with what I already know?
What questions do I have?
What plan would help me to understand or learn about this?
How can I use this information in other areas of my life?
How effective have I been in this process?
What more do I need?
What things did I learn unexpectedly?
