1. Harmony Public Schools Gifted and Talented Program

2. Introduction Mr. Comer M. Ed. - GT Campus Coordinator
Oversee all aspects of the GT program:
Testing, nominations, curriculum, instruction, GT competitions, student and staff development
Teach 6th-8th grade GT
Ms. Blackwell – GT teacher
Teach K-5th grade GT

3. G/T Service Plan 2015-2016 K-5th Texas Performance Standards Project
Project based learning during class intervention time
(2) 45 minute pull-out classes per week
End of year showcase

4. G/T Service Plan
6-8th grade Texas Performance Standards Project
Project based learning-The Game of Life
One pull-out per week during math intervention and ELA
End of year showcase
GT academic competitions-to be determined

5. G/T Service Plan 2015-2016 9-12th grade Academic Competitions
Pre-AP and AP classes
Community service projects (We Can Comp.)
College prep
Guest speakers/field trips for different career fields

6. Exiting the program
Students could exit the program if they do not perform at expected standards in the program.
A student may be exited from the G/T program:
- Repeated failure to complete work assigned.
- Substantial difficulty in understanding work that other students do independently (without parental or tutorial assistance).
- Consistent pattern of low grades (C’s, D’s or F’s) over 6 weeks.
- Behavioral concerns, distractions, etc.

7. Academic Competitions
Math Counts (Grades 6-8)
Science Olympiad (Grades 6-12)
Odyssey of the Mind (Grades K-12)
Science and Engineering Fairs (Grades 4-12)
The Math League (Grades 4-12)
Spelling Bee (Grades K-8)
Academic Pentathlon (Grades 6-8)
UIL Academics
American Mathematics Competition (AMC) (Grades 6-12)
Robotics Competitions (Grades 4-12)