Klein Oak GT Parent Night Tuesday, Sept. 24th, 2019 AGENDA - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Klein Oak GT Parent Night Tuesday, Sept. 24th, 2019 AGENDA Welcome! http://bit.ly/KOGTppt Introductions Purpose: Inform and connect with parents about opportunities/services for GT students at Klein Oak. Advanced Learning
Tuesday, Sept. 24th, 2019
AGENDA
Hosted by your Klein Oak GT Advocate, Tifgany Dzubin email: tdzubin1@kleinisd.net
Did you know?
Gifted & Talented students are actually a federally protected group of students, under both:
Link to TAC 89.3
School districts shall provide an array of learning opportunities for gifted/talented students in kindergarten through Grade 12 and shall inform parents of the
(1) instructional and organizational patterns that enable identified students to work together as a group, to work with other students, and to work independently; (2) a continuum of learning experiences that leads to the development of advanced-level products and performances; (3) in-school and, when possible, out-of-school options relevant to the student's area of strength that are available during the entire school year; and (4) opportunities to accelerate in areas of strength.
Klein Oak’s GT Learners
...every student enters with a promise: For GT learners, that promise is to provide them with the support and enrichment they need to be fulfilled as students and people. ...and exits with a purpose: For GT learners, we hope that purpose is to go forth and become the leaders of tomorrow, as lifelong learners - the future thinkers of our society.
Advanced Learning Course Pathways for GT learners
International Baccalaureate Diploma Advanced Placement (AP) courses- AP Capstone Dual Credit Other GT Endeavors: NHS, Spanish NHS, French NHS, German NHS,
Science NHS, Math NHS, Computer Science NHS, Art NHS, UIL, SAT Ambassadors, Decathlon/Octathlon, Coding Club, Orchestra, Band, Choir, Theater, Dance, Mariachi, DECA, DI, Debate, HOSA, Robotics, All sports.
❖ Courses meet High School requirements, while at the same time giving them college credit ❖ Courses are taught by Lone Star college faculty or college-approved high school instructors meeting the same standards and requirements of regularly employed college faculty ❖ Courses meet Texas Common Core requirements and are transferable to public colleges or universities in the state of Texas ❖ Academic and Workforce courses are available
These courses do not replace AP Lit/AP Lang
ajames1@kleinisd.net
Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Creativity, Action, & Service
Language A
Group One
Language B
Group Two
Individuals & Societies
Group Three
Experimental Sciences
Group Four
Mathematics
Group Five
The Arts & Electives
Group Six
Reeeeeeeee-search!
An 0pportunity for GT learners to kindle their passion for learning! KO’s “Genius Hour” launches GT learning adventures Klein GT Research Expo elevates the art of exhibit
Genius Hour - GT Panther Dens at Klein Oak
Klein Oak GT students “Genius Hour” panther den Regular intervals and ‘as needed’ to help them discover/kindle their interests/passions match them up with a mentor GT Teacher and/or Team Grouping by similar interests (physical sciences, coding, DI, etc…)
Did You Know? GT Summit this Sat.!
Sessions/Topics Preview
the Gifted?
go hand in hand?
home?
This is a flyer for the Research Expo held last Spring: The theme was “Globally
Gifted” This year’s Expo will have it’s own theme and a similar date - though not exact. :)
Note: This is an old flyer from March 2019, this year’s expo will be in March 2020.
Research Expo 2019: Globally Gifted Klein Multipurpose Center IB Group 4 Science Projects & AP Capstone Research Projects
KO IB Juniors present Group 4 Science Projects to GT Expo presenters from Intermediate level. Interaction among students from difgerent levels- high, intermediate, and primary - as a positive experience
What could be better than sharing your passions with younger learners like yourself? Inspiring! ...and being inspired...
Left KO IB Juniors pose with their Science Slides Right Kohrville Elementary student wows with Black Hole Multi-media presentation Question Who’s got more eye candy??!!
Klein Oak GT goes to the Research Expo 2018:
IB Juniors presented: Group 4 Project (experimental science)
Klein Oak GT goes to the Research Expo:
IB Seniors of 2018 presented: The IB CAS Senior Project “Colors for Compassion,” and Destination Imagination! Creative problem solving
Klein Oak GT goes to the Research Expo 2018:
Klein Oak Decathlon presented their theme for 2019 competition: The Sixties! A groovy 10 challenges in: speech, interview, math, science, ss, eco, art, music, literature and essay
More GT learners in action! Academic Octathlon fundraising at carnival competing at regionals
Important links (& Links)
Klein Advanced Academics Services Research Pathways Home AP Capstone Program https://www.ibo.org https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/ http://www.lonestar.edu/dualcredit.htm TEA chapter 89
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