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Mission:

The mission of gifted education is to maximize the potential of gifted and talented students by providing academic and artistic programs and services that match the unique characteristics and needs of these students.

Beliefs:

 -Gifted and talented students have the right to an appropriate education, one grounded in the recognition of their individual differences and unique learning needs 

-Gifted and talented students must be taught using a curriculum that is responsive to their individual strengths and learning styles.

 -Curriculum for gifted and talented learning must be founded on South Carolina academic standards and must allow for both acceleration and enrichment. 

 -The instructional environment for gifted and talented learners must encourage and nurture inquiry, flexibility, and critical and creative thinking. 

Identification and Eligibility into the Gifted and Talented Program  

• Objectives and Referral Process
• Gifted and Talented Decision Tree
• Gifted and Talented Assessment Timeline
• Gifted and Talented Identification Criteria
• Sample GT Student Profile Sheet
• Characteristics Strengths and Possible Problems of Gifted Children
• 12 Traits of Giftedness

Secondary Gifted and Talented 

Gifted and Talented Instruction (In-School program): 

• Verbal (ELA and Social Studies)- Grades 6,7, and 8
• Grade 6- Quantitative (Math and Science)-MAP
• Grade 7- Quantitative (Math and Science)-MAP
• Grade 8- Quantitative (Math and Science)-MAP
• Removal from the GT Program
• Removal of Student from GT Program Form

For information contact:

Elementary School: Dr. Katie Barber (803) 981-1055  Email

Secondary School: Alicisa Johnson  (803) 981-1055  Email