Grayson High School Gifted Program

Statistics Grayson serves 696 gifted students this year. Approximately 23% of Grayson High’s population is in our gifted program. There will be approximately 124 incoming 9th graders who will join our gifted program!

Gifted Courses Throughout High School GHS offers gifted courses in most disciplines, with the highest number in the 9th and 10th grade years. Gifted Electives include Gifted Directed Study and the QUEST Internship Program (11th and 12th).

9th Grade Gifted Course Offerings Gifted Freshman Language Arts Gifted Algebra Gifted Geometry Gifted Accelerated Geometry Gifted Accelerated Precalculus Gifted Biology Gifted AP Biology Gifted Spanish I and II Gifted AP Human Geography Gifted AP Computer Science Principles Gifted AP Environmental Science

Science Pathway 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 4th science elective (10th-12th grade) Gifted Biology AP Biology Gifted Chemistry AP Chemistry (few 10th graders go this route) Honors/ Gifted Physics AP Physics Gifted Anatomy and Physiology Oceanography Forensics Astronomy AP Environmental Science AP Biology (11th or 12th) AP Chemistry (11th or 12th) Students who take the Carnegie unit for the physical science class in their 8th grade year are strongly encouraged to take an additional 4 years of science in high school. Under no circumstances will Physical Science count for Physics.

Language Arts Pathway 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th grade 12th grade Gifted LA Or Dual Enrollment on Campus 11th grade Gifted LA OR AP Language and Composition 12th grade Gifted LA AP Literature and Composition Dual Enrollment Grayson Tech / Maxwell with embedded Advanced Comp.

Social Studies Pathway 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade AP Human Geography (this is an academic elective) AP World History AP US History AP Government AP Macroeconomics

Mathematics Pathway 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Acc. Geometry Acc. Precalculus AP Calculus AB or BC Advanced Calc II Or Multivariable Calculus Advanced Calc II, Multivariable Calculus, or AP Statistics Above options, GA Tech Dual Enrollment

GHS Advanced Placement Courses Language/ Composition Literature/ Composition Human Geography World History U.S. History European History U.S. Government Macroeconomics Psychology Statistics Calculus AB Calculus BC Spanish Biology Chemistry Physics 1 Environmental Science Computer Science Principles Computer Science A Online options for AP courses Music Theory Art History Microeconomics Comparative Gov’t & Politics Physics C Latin, French, German

9th Grade AP Course Offerings AP Biology (limited) AP Human Geography AP Computer Science Principles AP Environmental Science

The Rewards of AP Prepares for success in college by taking college-level courses while still in high school Explore advanced topics -- study in greater depth Develop advanced skills -- form disciplined study habits Build confidence in capability to succeed in college Compare performance against national norms Save money on college courses

What Counts in College Admissions? Rigor of course work is #1 ACT or SAT scores Grade point average Essays submitted on application Extracurricular activities NACAC Survey College Admissions Officials

Differences between levels Honors More scaffolding More structure More daily assignments (typically) Gifted More differentiation Fewer steps in processes Greater depth of discussion Greater opportunity for creativity Incorporates teaching strategies that prepare for AP courses.

Special Programs PLC -- Principal’s Leadership Council (9-12th) GSLT -- Gwinnett Student Leadership Team (11th & 12th) PLC -- Principal’s Leadership Council (9-12th) Student Ambassadors (apply in 9th for 10-12) Governor’s Honors Program (10th and 11th) -- nomination required

Questions or concerns? Seth_Rhine@gwinnett.k12.ga.us Cheryl_Miles@gwinnett.k12.ga.us