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Gifted Services Mission
Create an environment in which the full potential of the Gifted and Talented learner
is recognized, encouraged and nurtured.
SynecticsSynectics:
the ability to make physical, symbolic, or
behavioral connections between the strange and
the familiar.
Topics for This Evening•Rochester Accelerated Math Program (RAMP)
•Middle School Honors Courses
•Highly Gifted Program at Friedell
Middle School Gifted Specialists
Friedell – Joanne Michet
John Adams – Cindy Martenson
Kellogg – Cindy Martenson
Lincoln – Vandi King
Willow Creek – Penny Alsager
RAMP Goal
• Provide an opportunity for students to accelerate their math instruction who:• Are developmentally ready for the abstract thinking
skills required in pre-algebra• Possess strong math ability and skills• Possess strong organizational and study skills
It is the expectation that students in accelerated math will take four years of math in high school.
RAMP Timeline• March 10 – 21, 2014
• Orleans Hannah Algebra Prognosis Test• Given at all elementary students to qualifying students
• Week of June 2, 2014• Placement notification sent to families by US Mail
• June 9 or 13, Make up OH at Middle Schools• August 19, 2014 9:00 am or 1:00 pm
• RAMP Testing• Appeals testing – Grade 6• RAMP placement tests – students entering grades 7,8
• Edison Board Room
Appeals Process
1.FIRST contact the gifted specialist at your student’s school
2.Register your student to take the test with the gifted specialist at your school
3.Complete the RAMP appeal form found on the District Gifted Services website – Due by date of test
4.Pass the Every Day Math 6 Placement test at 80%
Middle School Math Subject Acceleration or Credit by Assessment (CBA)
Intermediate Algebra Honors
Geometry Honors
Algebra II Advanced Function Honors
Other Credit by Assessment Opportunities for students in Grade 8
CBA - District Web Site
What are Middle School Honors Classes?
THEY ARE:
The new name for “Flex” classes
Offered on both teams
Addressing the same standards as grade level classes
Faster paced; less repetition
An opportunity to go into greater depth; more challenge
Requiring a greater degree of independence on assignments
THEY ARE NOT:
An accelerated class; you will not be skipping a grade level class
A class that earns HS credit
More work; work is matched to your instructional level
Who Should Sign Up?Students who:
• feel the pace of the regular class goes too slowly, has too much repetition, and doesn't require them to learn anything new.
• are willing to work hard and do their best work• have strong reading and writing skills• are able to work independently on assignments with few
directions• are eager to explore new concepts in English, Science, or
Social Studies
Registration Process
•Students may request 0-3 honors classes in grades seven and eight.
•Based on need, availability, and scheduling students may be placed in more than one honors class.
Once I am in, then what?• Strive to do your best, not be the best
• We expect all students to maintain a “B” average
• What happens if I am struggling to keep up?
Talk to your teacher to see what you can do to improve your grade with the help of your parents and teachers. Consider whether it is in your best interest to stay or move to the regular class.
Highly Gifted Program at Friedell
• Students and families considering this option must meet ONE of the following criteria:
• CogAT composite score of 132 or higher; or• NWEA test total in Reading = 97 NPR or higher AND NWEA test total in Math 97 NPR or higher AND a CogAT composite score of 128 or higher; or
• A portfolio of exemplary work may be submitted. The student’s current classroom teacher oversees the completion of the portfolio.
HG Program at Friedell• October 7 – 25, 2013
• Grade 5 CogAT testing
• November 8, 2013• Make up CogAT testing
• Mid-November 2013• Notification of qualification
• December 6, 2013• Portfolio requests due
• January 10, 2014• HG Portfolios due
• January 21, 2014• Applications for Friedell due
• Early February 2014• Acceptance or wait list letters sent
• February 3, 2014• Signed attendance confirmation letters sent
Topics for This Evening•Rochester Accelerated Math Program (RAMP)
•Middle School Honors Courses
•Highly Gifted Program at Friedell