Gifted

 

INDEPENDENT SEMINAR   (GFT2302)
Credit:  1/2 credit - meets 50 mins, 3 days per cycle, full year
Prerequisites: None
Meetings: Individually scheduled
Open to:  Students with active GIEPs

Students interested in designing and undertaking a serious educational project that is not offered in the regular program of studies may select this option.  Requirements include an independent study proposal that identifies the goal(s), rationale, method and product, as well as a project timeline and evaluation criteria and approval of gifted support teacher. Students will be assigned to the gifted resource room, where they will work under the supervision of the gifted instructor toward established goals.


PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING SEMINAR   (GFT1310)
Credit:  1/2 credit - meets 50 mins, 3 days per cycle, full year
Prerequisites: None
Open to: Students with active GIEPs

Students will explore various topics from across the curriculum using a Problem-Based Learning approach in a collaborative setting.


PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR   (GFT4300)
Credit:  1/2 credit - meets 50 mins, 3 days per cycle, full year
Prerequisites: None
Open to:  Students with active GIEPs

Students will explore topics in philosophy through primary and secondary source readings, examination of current issues and Socratic dialogue.  Critical reading, writing and discussion skills will be emphasized in the context of examining the some of life’s biggest questions.