41. Southmoor Elementary Home Page South east metro school offering gifted and talented programs, schedules, calendar of events, staff, classroom news, activities, lunch menus, and student handbook. http://www.denver.k12.co.us/schools/Elementary/Southmoor/homepage.html

Anita Theriot , Principal 3755 S. Magnolia Way Denver, CO 80237-1219 (FAX) 303-764-7932 About Our School CDM/SIAC Daily Schedule Yearly Schedule ... Education Links Upcoming Events CSAP - March 16-17-18 - 5th Grade Math PTA Elections and Community Forum - March 23 - 6:30 PM - March 25 Muffins for Mom - March 31 PTA Board Meeting - April 1 - 4:00 PM Spring Break - April 5-9 - No School Professional Day - April 12 - No School for Students CDM - April 13 - 6:15 PM Volunteer Tea - April 15 - 2:30-3:45 PM - April 22 - PM - April 23 Kindergarten Music Program - April 29 - 6:30 - 8:00 PM PTA Board Meeting - May 4 - 4:00 PM Cinco de Mayo activities - April 5 Spring Conference Celebration - April 7 - 2:15 PM CDM - May 11 - 6:15 PM Super Citizen Assembly - May 13 - 2:30 PM Shakespeare Festival - May 14 Field Day - March 18 Rain Day for Field Day - March 19 - May 20 - 6:30 - 8:00 PM CDM - May 25 - 6:15 PM 5th Grade Continuation - May 26 Last Day of School - 1/2 day - May 26 can be read at About Our School Fundraising at Southmoor - Goals and Fundraisers information available at PTA Safety Guidelines can be viewed at Daily Schedule Denver Public Schools is offering free home access to two research databases. These databases have encyclopedia articles, books, and magazine articles that can help students answer their questions and do homework. Check out

42. Denver Public Schools - Elementary, Middle And High School Information Multicultural education focused on bilingual, special education, and gifted and talented programs. Highlighting faculty and staff, student body, community resources, school profile, and events. http://www.dpsk12.org/schools/e/Middle/405.shtml

See complete list of schools Search by address School Name Public Elementary Schools Public Middle Schools Public High Schools Public Charter Schools ... All Elementary Schools Schools Beginning with "A-B" indicates an Enhanced School Profile Amesse 5440 Scranton St., Denver, CO 80239 Phone: (303) 371-0940 Level: PreK-5 Archuleta 16000 E. Maxwell Place, Denver, CO 80239 Phone: (303) 371-6363 Level: PreK-5 Asbury 1320 E. Asbury Ave., Denver, CO 80210 Phone: (303) 722-4695 Level: K-5 Ashley 1914 Syracuse St., Denver, CO 80220 Phone: (303) 322-1853 Level: PreK-5 Barnum 85 Hooker St., Denver, CO 80219 Phone: (303) 935-3509 Level: PreK-5 Barrett 2900 Richard Allen Ct., Denver, CO 80205 Phone: (303) 388-5841 Level: PreK-5 Beach Court 4950 Beach Ct., Denver, CO 80221 Phone: (303) 455-3607 Level: PreK-5 Bradley 3051 S. Elm St., Denver, CO 80222 Phone: (303) 756-8386 Level: PreK-6 Bromwell 2500 E. 4th Ave., Denver, CO 80206 Phone: (303) 388-5969 Level: K-5 Brown 2550 Lowell Blvd., Denver, CO 80211 Phone: (303) 477-1611 Level: PreK-5 Bryant-Webster 3635 Quivas St., Denver, CO 80211 Phone: (303) 433-3336 Level: PreK-5 Elementary Schools Schools Beginning With "A-B"

43. Creativ-Announce 1a Structures (classroom structures and school organizations) what How are mathematically gifted students different of creativity in the mathematically talented? http://wwwmath.uni-muenster.de/math/inst/didaktik/u/meissne/WWW/TSG16.htm

updated July 7, 2000 Come to ICME 9 (31 July - 6 August 2000 in Tokyo) 2nd announcement see internet via http://www.ma.kagu.sut.ac.jp/~icme9/ and join our Topic Study Group No. 16: Creativity in Mathematics Education and the Education of Gifted Students Summary Call for proposals Session 1 Chief Organizers of TSG16: Session 2 Hartwig Meissner (email: meissne@uni-muenster.de Dead lines Kathleen Heid (email: IK8@email.psu.edu CALL FOR ACTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS As Chief Organizers of TSG16 we would like to encourage you to participate actively in the work of ICME 9 and especially in the work of TSG16. You may choose one or more of the following possibilities to present your ideas: (a) You propose a "Short Presentation" of your individual design to the ICME Registration Office: Challenges, ideas, experiences, results, conclusions, and so on. (The deadline for submission of these proposals is March 15, 2000). The short presentations will be on display twice on Friday (August 4), at 10:45 - 11:45 and at 14:00 - 15:00, and they will be classified on display according to the themes of the Working Groups and the Topic Study Groups. If you apply to participate through a "Short Presentation" on a topic related to „Creativity in Mathematics Education and the Education of Gifted Students“ we would sincerely appreciate receiving from you a copy of your completed "application form for a short presentation" (copy of both sides of the form). This would allow us to be informed about your presentation and to inform participants in our TSG16 sessions about your "Short Presentation".

44. Welcome To Conway Middle School Conway Middle students study within one of the school's three academies (1) The Communications/Science/Technology Academy; (2) The gifted and talented Academy; and (3) The Traditional Academy. Includes staff and contact information and mission statement. http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/Schools/Middle/Conway/mainpage.html

45. Mathematics: Middle mathematics. MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT gifted and mathematically talented students are scheduled into this high school credit course. The http://apps.sdhc.k12.fl.us/public/dept/inst/schedguide/year0304/middle/m_math.ht

MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS see also: MATHEMATICS FLOWCHART GRADES 8-12 GRADES 6 - 8 COURSE SEQUENCE - MATHEMATICS COURSES 6 M/J Mathematics 1 7 M/J Mathematics 2 8 M/J Mathematics 3 Advanced or Honors Courses 6 M/J Mathematics 1, Advanced 7 M/J Mathematics 2, Advanced 8 M/J Mathematics 3, Advanced 8 Algebra I 8 Algebra I Honors Gifted Courses 6 M/J Mathematics 1, Advanced (Gifted) 7 M/J Mathematics 2, Advanced (Gifted) 8 Algebra I Honors (Gifted) Gifted/Talented Courses 8 Algebra I Honors (Gifted/Talented) Remedial 6-8 M/J Intensive Mathematics COURSE NAME COURSE ABBREVIATION STATE NUMBER + 8TH DIGIT CREDIT GRADE LEVEL M/J Mathematics 1 M/J MATH 1 M/J Mathematics 1, Advanced M/J MATH 1 ADV M/J Mathematics 2 M/J MATH 2 M/J Mathematics 2, Advanced M/J MATH 2 ADV M/J Mathematics 3 M/J MATH 3 M/J Mathematics 3, Advanced M/J MATH 3 ADV Algebra I ALGEBRA I Algebra I Honors ALGEBRA I HON M/J Mathematics 1, Advanced (Gifted) M/J MATH I ADV M/J Mathematics 2, Advanced (Gifted) M/J MATH 2 ADV Algebra I Honors (Gifted) ALGEBRA I HON Algebra I Honors (Gifted/Talented) ALGEBRA I HON M/J Intensive Mathematics M/J INTENSIVE MATH Advanced or Honors placement: Courses for highly motivated and mathematically talented students. Criteria for placement should include teacher recommendation and classroom performance.

46. Middle Level Mail Bag Position Technology inst, Position Technology inst. CommunityFamily-School Involvement, computers/Technology. Forensics, gifted/talented. http://www.wamle.org/cgi-bin/resource/db.cgi?db=default&uid=default&view_records

47. Karen Arnold Undergraduate Aspirations And Career Outcomes Of ao Gender differences in academically talented young students gifted Child Quarterly 32/1 (1988), 205209. for Social Organization of schools, Johns Hopkins http://felix.unife.it/Root/d-Mensa-files/d-Gifted-children/b-Gifted-women

48. Wisconsin Center For Academically Talented Youth wcaty speaker s directory Dr. Richard M. Cash. Director of gifted and talented Programming and Services Bloomington Public schools. rcash@integraonline.com. http://www.wcaty.org/$spindb.query.speaklistall2.wcatyview.23

wcaty speaker's directory Dr. Richard M. Cash Director of Gifted and Talented Programming and Services Bloomington Public Schools rcash@integraonline.com 14071 Alabama Ave S, Savage, MN 55378 Richard M. Cash, Ed.D., is the District Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Programs, K-12, for the Bloomington Public Schools. Previously, he served as the District Coordinator of G/T programs for the Rochester Public Schools. Additionally, his educational experiences range from Curriculum Specialists/Program Coordinator to teacher for Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet School in St. Paul. He completed his doctoral work at the University of St. Thomas in Educational Leadership, focusing on gifted programming. Dr. Cash has presented nationally and internationally on gifted programming, curriculum development and brain compatible classrooms. Presentation Topics: Who are the Gifted? Social/Emotional Needs, Learning Styles, Underrepresented Populations, Early ID, Teaching with Brain in Mind, Lesson Planning, Differentiation, Gifted Strategies for ALL learners, Creative and Critical Thinking Times Available: All Presentation Formats: Large Group, Small Group, Inservice, Videoconference, Conference, Paid Phone Consultation, Multiple Day Event, On-line Chat

49. Acceptable Graduate Courses For Reading Credential Renewal St Bilingual 2 nd Lang Learner. gifted talented. Celebrating Lrng Centers Prac. 500. Inclusion Creating schools For All Students. 500. http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/title1/gradcors.shtm

Your browser has JavaScript turned off. You will experience a more enjoyable time at this website if you turn JavaScript on. Your browser has JavaScript turned off. You will experience a more enjoyable time at this website if you turn JavaScript on. 21st Century Community     Learning Centers Adult Education and Literacy Character Education ... Skip Navigation Graduate Courses that are acceptable for renewal of your reading credential: TNT 2003 Technology = New way of Teaching 2003 Math Conf EDUTECH Historical Reality Big 6TM Skills Overview Brain Gym I Play Real Game SPED 500 Peer Coaching Seminar Special Topics 18th Wrld C LT Literacy Defusing Aggressive Behavior Four Blocks Literacy Creating Schools For All Students Project Success Enrichment Mega Skills Developing Capable People Train The Trainer Effective Use Of Technology Teaching With Humor Inclusion/Mainstreaming Teaching With Writing Exercise Your Mental Muscle Adolescent Development Philosophy And Foundations In Middle School Ed Strategies Intervention Model Multiple Intelligences In The Classroom Are You Making The Grade Claris Works Can Do That (This Class Specified Title I) Surfing The Net (This Class Specified New Curriculum Integrating Technology Into The Classroom (This Class Specified Language Arts)

50. GIFTED DEVELOPMENT CENTER Julie Gonzales, MA, is employed by Cherry Creek schools in Colorado as the Parent/Community Liaison for the district gifted and talented Resource Team. http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/Speakers Bureau/sbbios.htm

G IFTED D EVELOPMENT C ENTER a service of the Institute for the Study of Advanced Development Home Welcome What's New About Our Center ... Resources Speakers' Bureau Biographical Information Penny Choice , M.A., M.Ed. , is Coordinator for Gifted Education and Fine Arts for Lake County Educational Services Division of the Regional Office of Education, Grayslake, IL. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Drama, a M.Ed. in Gifted Education and an M.A. in Educational Administration. Penny’s areas of expertise include curriculum development, staff development, gifted education, social science, problem-based learning, and fine arts education with a focus in integrating the arts and the use of process drama, a classroom instructional tool. An international consultant, Penny has spoken extensively and conducted workshops for teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents since 1985. She has received numerous awards and is listed in several editions of Who’s Who including Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers and Who’s Who in the World . Penny is honored to be included in the 2001/2002 America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, granted to individuals who have demonstrated leadership and dedication in their profession or industry. Dynamic and outgoing, Penny exemplifies her areas of expertise as she presents essential information to participants.

51. Knowsley Central Primary Support Centre - Initiatives - Beacon And talented Policy The gifted and talented policy was developed as part of the Beacon Initiative at KCPSC in conjunction with nine local primary schools. http://web.central-primary.knowsley.sch.uk/initiatives/beacon/beacon.htm

Our new website has launched! s="na";c="na";j="na";f=""+escape(document.referrer) Following a successful re-application for Beacon status we are able to continue to provide an enhanced service by working in partnership with schools to achieve high standards. Objectives Of The Beacon Work Raise attainment of SEN pupils in literacy and numeracy Support for class teachers in the teaching of the more able pupils Raise attainment in literacy for pupils with SpLD Develop inclusive practice We work intensively with 8 partner schools in the Central area and offer support in a variety of ways to other schools who request our services. We have provided opportunities for self-review and created a network of mutual support for excellence. Our aim is to work with schools who are as committed to raising standards as we are a KCPSC. Gifted And Talented Policy The Gifted and Talented policy was developed as part of the 'Beacon Initiative' at KCPSC in conjunction with nine local primary schools. You can download this policy to use in your school.

52. Mary Tasker Revies "Education Without The State" By James Tooley And "The Power arts, a technology school, a mathematical school, a talented and gifted school, a creative inspirational principal of the Central Park East schools in East http://resurgence.gn.apc.org/articles/tasker.htm

BOOK REVIEW THE CRISIS IN EDUCATION Mary Tasker examines some ideas for changing education systems. Education Without the State JAMES TOOLEY The Power of Their Ideas. Lessons for America from a Small School in Harlem DEBORAH MEIER Beacon Press, Boston, 1995, $12.00 GOVERNMENT control of education in the UK is greater now than at any time since the founding of a state system of education in 1870. Government, in the shape of the Department of Education and Employment, controls the supply side through grants made directly to grant- maintained (GM) schools and indirectly via local authorities to the rest; it regulates supply by closing schools where demand is falling and controls the quality of supply by means of a national curriculum, national tests and Ofsted, its militant inspectorial arm. Demand is held constant by enforcing compulsory school attendance to the age of sixteen. It is a monolithic system and it is in crisis. How can we loosen the stranglehold of the state and open up our bureaucratic and inward-looking system to experiment and innovation? James Tooley has some answers in his thought-provoking book Education Without The State. Dr. Tooley is currently Director of the Education and Training Unit at the Institute of Economic Affairs. The I.E.A. is the direct descendant of the Mont Pelerin society founded by Hayek in 1947 to combat socialism and Hayek was the founding father of the economic liberalism of the New Right, the driving force behind Thatcherism. With such a pedigree behind him, it is difficult not to label Tooley's book one of the last gasps of Thatcherism. For what he has to offer is the market solution to our educational problems.

53. Home->K-12 Resources->Lrng & Leadership->Gifted And Talented Programs->Events Questions and Comments about the Bloomington Public schools should go to Addie Mattson (amattson@bloomington.k12.mn.us); 2003 Bloomington Public schools. http://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/K-12_Resources/Lrng___Leadership/Gifted_and_Tal

Summer Enrichment Opportunities Harry Potter Fire and Ice Camp In at the Science Museum of Minnesota Grades 1-6, May 16 - 17, 2003 Parents may register as campers! For further info, call Karen Newell at 763-550-7263 or www.int287.k12.mn.us First Act Summer Theatre Camp , ages 8-18 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Four week-long sessions: June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25 For brochure, call 952-934-1500 ExplorSchool is for current 5th and 6th graders. It is held at Ramsey Jr. High near Macalester College in St. Paul. Classes include: math, science, acting, art, writing, languages. Dates are: June 16 - June 27, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM For catalogs and financial aid information, call the Minnesota Institute office at 651-696-6590. Web: www.mity.org P arent Opportunities A Special Evening for Parents Dr. Mary Landrum of the University of Virginia Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at 7:00 PM Minnetonka High School - Small Auditorium “Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Child” Community Education Fast Facts K-12 Index of Sites ... Website Map Questions and Comments about the Bloomington Public Schools should go to Addie Mattson amattson@bloomington.k12.mn.us

54. SENG: Past Awards And, also in Minnesota, the new gifted and talented department of Bloomington Public schools has hired Andrew Mahoney to train its staff and inform its parents http://www.sengifted.org/grants_pastawards.shtml

Join our email list to be notified of new articles and events! Getting Involved 2004 Conference Continuing Education Grants ... Working with SENG Past Awards Related Interest Application Guidelines Read about past recipients of: Research Grant Awards Parent Support Group Facilitator Training Grant Awards Speaker and Staff Development Grant Awards Research Grant Awards SENG's 2003 Research Grants Fund Investigations Into Overexcitabilities In Young Children And Teacher Perceptions Of Gifted Adolescents January 1, 2003 SENG awarded a 2-year grant of nearly $24,000 as well as a 1-year grant of $12,500 to fund groundbreaking research in the emotional development of gifted children. SENG also awarded a one-year grant to facilitate Ms. Meredith J. Greene's study The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Adolescents: Teacher Perceptions and Classroom Practices. This is also a three-phase project, addressing the following questions. What do secondary teachers believe are the social and emotional problems that negatively affect students of average ability versus students identified as gifted in school? What instructional practices do secondary teachers employ in their classrooms to address students' social and emotional development, and how frequently do they employ them? And what concerns do secondary teachers have about dealing with students' social and emotional problems? The study will combine the use of a widely distributed questionnaire, researcher observations in secondary classrooms, and in-depth interviews with teachers, to provide much needed data about teacher perceptions and practices with respect to their gifted students.

55. Milbank Memorial Library : Teachers College : Columbia University As the schools broadened their programs beyond the traditionally accepted used to convey the concept of superior endowment gifted, talented, superior, rapid http://lweb.tc.columbia.edu/exhibits/passow/talented.html

home research tips databases catalogs ... ask a librarian A Tribute to A. Harry Passow Planning for Talented Youth: Considerations for Public Schools: Introduction A. Harry Passow, Miriam Goldberg, Abraham J. Tannenbaum, Will French. New York: Bureau of Publications, Teachers College, Columbia University, 1955. [The full Horace Mann-Lincoln Institute of School Experimentation pamphlet is available in the Milbank Memorial Library, call number LC 3993 .P33 1958] Three of the four authors of Planning for Talented Youth at Passow's retirement party (l to r: A. Harry Passow, Miriam Goldberg, Abraham J. Tannenbaum). Concern for the education of gifted children is not new. Almost from its beginning, the American public school has tried to provide adequately for youngsters with outstanding ability. Although in some eras this need was overshadowed by what seemed to be more pressing educational problems, nevertheless it remained a basic concern of American schools. The present demand for more widespread discovery and development of talented individuals emphasizes the fact that our great national effort to provide educational opportunities for all youth has created serious deficiencies in provisions for students with outstanding abilities. These deficiencies have contributed to a loss in manpower and leadership which our nation can ill afford.

56. Endorsement Numbers K6** 106 - Pre-K to grade 3 Teacher-Pre K-3 107 - talented and gifted-K-12 Sp Ed/ inst-K-12 234 - Work Exp Coordinator-7-12 235 - School Audiologist - B http://www.state.ia.us/boee/endnos.html

Endorsement Numbers Although endorsement numbers have not appeared on licenses since 1988, many schools' application forms still ask for them. Below are the endorsement numbers for regular education and special education endorsements. 100 - TeacherPrekindergarten through grade three, including special education 101 - Athletic Coach-K-12 102 - Teacher Elem Classroom-K-6 103 - Early Childhood Teacher-Pre K-K 104 - ESL Teacher-K-12 105 - Psychology (Issued prior to 1988)-**K-6** 106 - Pre-K to grade 3 Teacher-Pre K-3 107 - Talented and Gifted-K-12 108 - School Media Specialist-K-6 109 - School Media Specialist-7-12 110 - Home Economics-General (Issued prior to 1988)-**K-6** 112 - Agriculture-7-12 113 - Art-K-6 114 - Art-7-12 115 - Business-General-7-12 116 - Business-Office-7-12 117 - Business-Marketing/Manag-7-12 118 - Driver and Safety Ed-7-12 119 - English/Language Arts-K-6 120 - English/Language Arts-7-12 121 - Chinese-K-6 122 - Chinese-7-12 123 - French-K-6 124 - French-7-12 125 - German-K-6 126 - German-7-12 127 - Japanese-K-6 128 - Japanese-7-12 129 - Latin-K-6 130 - Latin-7-12 131 - Russian-K-6 132 - Russian-7-12 133 - Spanish-K-6 134 - Spanish-7-12 135 - Language (other)-K-6 136 - Language (other)-7-12 137 - Health-K-6 138 - Health-7-12 139 - Home Economics-General-7-12 140 - Industrial Technology-7-12 141 - Journalism-7-12 142 - Mathematics-K-6 143 - Mathematics-7-12 144 - Music-K-6 145 - Music-7-12 146 - Physical Education-K-6 147 - Physical Education-7-12 148 - Reading-K-6

57. Gifted Program Information Johns County district schools. Florida has a program for intellectually gifted students only other states have programs for academically talented with different http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/ese/gifted/gifted.html

ST. JOHNS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION 40 ORANGE STREET ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32084 Gifted Programs Download a copy of this informational brochure in PDF format Thank you for your interest in St. Johns County's Gifted education programs. Both the community and the school district are proud of the quality of gifted program options offered for students. We provide a continuum of services to meet the individual academic needs of gifted students. REFERRAL PROCESS SCREENING EVALUATION TRANSFERS FROM FLORIDA ... QUESTIONS REFERRAL PROCESS Residency requirement: Parent/Guardian(s) interested in beginning the referral process for gifted programs must be residents of St. Johns County. Student files cannot be processed without proof of residency in St. Johns County. Contact Student Services at 826- 2152 for assistance with questions regarding residency. All student files referred for gifted evaluations must be processed at their district schools. Parent/guardian(s) should use the following guidelines to request their student's file be processed: If you live in St. Johns County and your child attends a public school, contact the Guidance Department where your child is currently enrolled.

58. NAGC Summer Programs, Enrichment Programs And Special Schools Midwest Geographic Program with over 18 years of experience offers excellence and enrichment opportunities for gifted and talented students age PreK through high school to expand http://www.nagc.org/summer/2004/midwest04.htm

Summer and Enrichment Programs and Special Schools Listing 2004 Listings on NAGC's Summer Programs site in no way carries or implies an NAGC endorsement of the program. We list programs that we understand do not discriminate for reasons of race, religion, cultural background, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation. Midwest Geographic Region Program Listings Jump to your State listings: IL IN IA KS ... WI or scroll down through all listings. Go back to Index of Geographical Regions MIDWEST Choose a state: IL IN IA KS ... WI or scroll through all Midwest listings below. Illinois Adventures in Archaeology Center for American Archeology P.O. Box 366 Kampsville, IL 62053 Contact: Mary Pirkl Telephone: (618) 653-4316 Email: caa@caa-archeology.org Website: www.caa-archeology.org Program Offered: Throughout the Year Join our team as we explore the fascinating world of ancient civilizations! Participate in real archaeology through our youth field schools and tackle the challenges of prehistoric daily life through our hands-on school group programs. Students of all ages are welcome - join us for a unique, unforgettable learning experience.

59. Imagine Mars: Project Gallery Minnesota Students in the talented and gifted program from three different elementary schools divided up into groups to create their Mars Millennium Project. http://imaginemars.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/examples.html

Mars Project Examples from Around the Nation The Imagine Mars Project builds on the success of the Mars Millennium Project , which inspired the participation of hundreds of thousands of youth from nearly every state in the nation. Following are some typical project examples from elementary, middle and high schools as well as clubs. In some schools, a single classroom completed a project. In others, several grade levels were involved. Some examples focus on the scientific aspects of the project, while others address the arts and community elements more intensely. Be a part of the community building around Mars by sharing your class or organization's experience imaging a community for 100 people on Mars. Link to the Project Gallery to learn more about how you can share your project on-line. Choose State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia Washington Washington, DC

60. School Bytes With Ms. Patty In high schools there should be a variety in the course offerings a full and there should also be some kind of program for the talented and gifted students http://www.projectappleseed.org/mspatty.html

What to Look for In A Public School It's very likely that sometime during your parenting years you will have the opportunity to choose the school your children attend. You may build a new home or be relocated due to a job change. If so, be a critical evaluator: more than just property value could ride on your decision. A good school can alter your child's life forever and save you thousands of dollars. For example, research shows that kids who are involved in after-school activities make better grades in school; therefore, you want to find out if the school has a thriving program of extra-curricular activities. Also, many scholarships are based on college entrance exam scores. A school that takes price in its college prep program can earn your child scholarship dollars. For kids not going on to college, good schools can teach computer skills that are needed in today's competitive job market. Try to visit a school twice. The first time you visit, make an appointment to see the guidance counselor. Counselors want to give you quality time, and they may find that hard to do if you just walk in. Try to go back for a second visit either during the school day or after school. If you visit during the school day, be sure to stop in at the office and let them know you're there. A part of most schools' security programs these days it to keep careful track of who's in the building and for what purpose. That's another thing you might want to look for in a quality school. You will want to assess five critical areas of life in the school: the facilities and technology, the pride and friendliness that you observe in the staff and students, the diversity of the student body, the curriculum and the

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