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K-4 Program Overview

     In a child's early years, formal identification of giftedness is very imprecise.  A rich home environment, highly verbal children or exposure to more mature learners can often contribute to an early "gifted" identification.  However, often these skills level off as other less exposed students quickly catch up by second or third grade.  Therefore, the elementary program does not rely on formal identification for participation in the Talent Development program, but rather strives to provide academic enrichment for many students to further develop their talents in a variety of curriculum areas.  Quarterly referrals are usually made by classroom teachers, but may be made by other school personnel or parents.

     Participation in the pull-out units folow the revolving door model.  Many students revolve through the program based on their individual talents or needs.  Pull-out units are offered primarily in the areas of reading, math and thinking skills.  However, other units are offered periodically in the fine arts, and writing.  The goal of the pull-out units is to provide a format for students with particular strengths or talents to work on advanced projects as well as work with their intellectual peers.

Schoolwide Elementary Enrichments

The Publishing Center is a work station where students may submit their literary owrks for local publication.  The center is manned by parent volunteers and publishes more than 500 books per year.

The Math lab is an area in the school that teacher may send students to work on math games, activities and centers.  The students work in small groups with a parent or high school student volunteer.

Battle of the Books is a program open to all interested 3rd and 4th grade student to promote reading.  The goals of the program are to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, broaden reading interests, increase reading comprehension, and promote academic excellence comprehension.