1. Kemp Elementary Gifted Program
Target Team: Ashley Dorsey, Anna Dickinson, Beth Okraski

2. Our Mission Continues to Be…
To prepare gifted students for an ever-changing global marketplace where they must be self-reflective, goal-oriented, problem-seekers and solvers
While our standards and progress report have been updated, our mission remains the same.

3. Our gifted program is process-driven.
Our ultimate goal is for students to meet the standards.
The content and activities help us reach these goals.
The program may not look as it did in the past. Focus will be on the standards and performance tasks instead of units. We are not teaching content; we are teaching critical thinking and problem solving skills.

4. Gifted Standards

5. Cognitive Growth Standards Critical Thinking
Examples
Algebraic Thinking
Analyzing Mathematical Problems
Convergent Thinking
Logic
Analogies
Quotefalls
Divergent Thinking
Brainstorming
Visualization
Creative problem solving
Evaluative Thinking
Solving authentic problems
Emphasis on STEM, teamwork and technology
Relationships and Connections
Researching real world topics
Make connections
Develop solutions

6. Algebraic Thinking
Hands-On Equations (HOE) and Verbal Equations (3rd - 5th Grade)
Primary Algebra (1st & 2nd)

7. Affective Growth Topics
1st Grade – Multiple Intelligences
2nd Grade – 7 Habits of Happy Kids
3rd Grade – VIA Character Strengths
4th Grade – Group Dynamics/Growth Mindsets
5th Grade – Goal Setting

8. Affective Growth Standards Examples Communication Verbal/Nonverbal
Read and Respond
Write for a variety of purposes
Collaboration
Group participation
Decision making
Constructive feedback
Self-Reflection
Weekly Target Tally with reflection questions and goal setting
Respect for Others
Value individual differences
Respect input from others
Listen

9. Affective Growth Cont. Self-Directed Learners:
Establish and work toward short and long term goals
Persevere despite failure and adversity
Advocate for self
Set appropriately high standards for work and behavior
Take initiative to pursue new opportunities

10. Typical Target Day
Convergent, Divergent, Evaluative Thinking, and Relationships & Connections

11. 1st Semester Topics
1st Grade - Amelia Earhart / Legendary Aviator Pilots, Aeronautical Engineering, GPS, Cartographer-Map Making, Google Earth, Drones
2nd/ 3rd Grade - Cubism-Picasso, Art, Rubik’s Cube, Architecture, Pixels, Tiling, Primary Algebra
4th Grade - Inventure-Patents, Inventions, Inventing Process, Marketing
5th Grade - Lego Robots-programming, coding, innovative solutions to real-world problems
STEM is integrated into all grades 1st-5th

12. CUBISM
Pablo Picasso
Perimter and Area
Rubik’s Cube
Mosaics

13. Weekly Target Tally

14. Volunteers
We are ALWAYS looking for guest speakers for our theme topics. We would LOVE to have you support our topics whether it’s speaking to our kids or just providing information/insight.

15. Progress Report
Progress Reports now correlate with our semester unit structure rather than each 9 week grading period.
Progress reports will go home with your child in January and May.
If we ever see a need to provide communication regarding your child’s progress with our unit/standards, we will certainly be in touch.

16. Home/School Communication
is always fastest.
Our goal is get back to you as soon as possible!
Target Tally
Teacher Blogs
Phone Calls
Conferences

17. Important Information
Send your child in with a HEALTHY snack
Water bottles are welcomed
Bring your binder, pencil, and a smile to every class
Target Lunch (11:40-12:10)
Please look over and sign your child’s Target Tally each week. It is a great communication tool for us to include reminders in the HW section.

18. Thank you for attending!
Are there any questions?
We look forward to a great year!

19. Resources for Parents
Raisin’ Brains: Surviving My Smart Family, by Karen L.J. Isaacson
Hoagies Gifted Education Page
SENG
Georgia Association for Gifted Children