This homeroom class is set up for gifted students who wish to meet with like-minded peers on a frequent basis. It serves as a friendly check-in space packed full of thought-provoking information. After class, I always provide a lengthy classroom summary with additional resources for those who would like to dive into a topic deeper. (As a certified talented and gifted teacher, I have extensive experience working with students in the profoundly gifted population as well as with students who identify as twice-exceptional.) This time will be special, and allow students to thrive in a fun atmosphere. We will meet at 8:45am EST so feel free to eat breakfast with us. 

Here's a preview of our routine: 

8:45am-9am EST Welcome/Share Time

During this time students will have the floor for 3 minutes each to tell the group about something the student is currently working on at home or in another class, share projects, share a story, and more. 

9am-9:15am EST Science Themed Lesson

Each week the theme will change. But the following topics will be discussed: Forensics, Environmental Science, Entomology, Biology, Anatomy, Animal Science, Living Environment, Science Careers,  Physics, Chemistry, Technology, Ecology, Botany, and STEM topics. Students will provided lessons and mini labs each week. The lesson will be created by the teacher using a variety of curriculum resources to reach various age levels. The work will be provided in an easy to follow format to encourage engagement and provide confidence in the weekly topic. 

9:15-9:30am EST Science Games/Practice Assessments/Brain Teasers

During this time students will be provided a variety of practice assessments or game themed comprehension checks. We will use programs like Nearpod, Gimkit, Kahoot, Quizlet, and Quizizz. When the program is complete, students will be provided a code to take the game or assessment again from home. 

9:30-9:45am EST Supplementation Time

Students that wish to remain on the Zoom, can for additional optional enrichment to work on. Students will be provided access to a GC full of enrichment activities related to the week's theme. Example: For the 3rd week we will be studying the science of fingerprinting. Together we will go over a short lesson and perform a short lab for fun during the Zoom. Then students will be provided the following supplementation-researching and writing about a time that fingerprinting helped free a person from jail, an at home lab to try fingerprinting glasses in the kitchen cabinet, and/or creating a fingerprint science timeline to show the progress in fingerprint science.  The supplementation will be well rounded with optional activities in L Arts, History, Math, and Art on the topic of the week. 

Gifted education in schools or homeschool programs is important because it can help gifted students reach their full potential and make continuous progress in education levels. Gifted students may need more intellectual stimulation than a regular classroom can provide, and gifted education programs can help meet their needs. These programs can include: 

Challenging curriculum: Gifted students need an academic environment that challenges them and helps them grow intellectually. 

Enrichment: Gifted education programs can include enrichment activities that go beyond the basic curriculum. 

Acceleration: Gifted education programs can offer accelerated learning opportunities. 

Social and emotional support: Gifted students may need appropriate social and emotional support. 

Gifted education can help gifted students in many areas, including academic disciplines, performing arts, sports, and other professions. It can also help prevent boredom and frustration, and encourage critical thinking and creativity.

Fall Class Schedule:

Sept 18, 25

Oct 2, 9

We will not meet October 16 (Fall Break Week)

Oct 23,30

Nov 6,13, 20

This class will meet live as a group using Zoom, but if the student misses because of sickness or vacation then a summary video and activities will still be provided. 

After this session; another series will be provided. The second series will begin in January. All series programs will be run on a 9 week format. 

Requirements:

-The student will need a Gmail to access Google Classroom. 

-A list of supplies needed for labs will be provided 2 weeks before class begins. 

-Parents and students will complete a welcome module together to confirm the student knows how to independently work in Google Classroom, upload work, access the online interactives, Zoom practice, and basic technology skills for the class. 

We will need an official headcount by September 1, so please don't wait-enroll today to reserve a spot. 

Tuition:

9 Zooms + Gifted Science Google Classroom For 9 Weeks=