Our PhilosophyThe programs in the Farmington Public Schools are built on a fundamental belief in serving the needs of all our students as unique individuals. We believe that gifted and talented individuals have special characteristics and learning styles and that their potential for accomplishment is such that they require special provisions, experiences, and services not provided for in the regular instructional program.
The district is committed to providing a program for identifying and meeting the needs and interests of our gifted students. |
Purpose
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The purpose of the gifted and talented program is to fully develop the individual potential and abilities of our students. It is also designed to cultivate within the student a desire for excellence and a sense of productive responsibility to self, family, school, community, and society. Maximizing the potential of the gifted and talented students requires a commitment of school, home, and community.
Step 1: Nomination - Students may be recommended by teachers, parents, community members, and students (peer or self). They may also be referred on the basis of previous participation in another GT program. No student is automatically placed in the Farmington GT program based upon placement in prior school. Step 2: Screening - The screening process consists of collecting and compiling data on nominated students to facilitate decision making for the selection of students who are most in need of GT services. Both objective and subjective instruments are used in the process. A student will not be screened until permission is received from the parent/guardian. Step 3: Selection - The identification committee considers each student and makes recommendations based on collected data. No single criteria or cut-off score is used to include or exclude a student from being placed in the program. The decision must consider the student as an individual in accordance with his or her needs. Letters are sent to parents indicating placement and non-placement. |
about curriculum
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The curriculum for the gifted and talented must be different not only in degree, but also in kind. It must be in place of rather than in addition to required classroom work. Students will not be penalized for being identified by being given extra work.
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