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8th Grade Gifted Transition Night
January 23, 2018
Social & Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners
Finding the Right Balance
The Student Perspective from TWHS and WKHS students
Social & Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners
Gifted Teens and Stress
● Loss of interest in activities, school, friends previously enjoyed● Bored or tired● Change in sleep pattern (i.e. sleeplessness, difficulty waking up)● Overreaction to everyday life events● Development of Nervous Habits● Complaints of illness● Seeks constant support and reassurance● Attention seeking behaviors● Display of exhaustion
Social & Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners
Unhealthy Coping of Stress● Doesn’t Try
○ for perfectionistics - any failure a blow to self-esteem
○ Coasting along - may be bored, attempt at social acceptance
● Trying to Hard○ too many courses or activities
can lead to burn-out● Escape
○ substance abuse ○ eating disorders○ sleep disorders○ withdrawal or avoidance
Healthy Coping of Stress● Take a break - engage in an activity for
the pure enjoyment of it● Work for intrinsic motivation● Spend time with family and friends● Confront the source of the stress
○ learn to say “no”○ ask for an extension○ seek creative solutions
● Exercise and eat well● Seek out trusted adult for support,
guidance, and advice○ recognize emotions ○ show patience○ show acceptance and
encouragement
ABSOLUTE EXCELLENCE
High School Options
EXPONENTIAL IMPACT
Neil Gupta, Ed.D.Director of Secondary Education @drneilgupta
January 23, 2018Worthington City Schools
Purpose of the Presentation
To provide an update on the state of our high school programs.
Our Beliefs
The success of Worthington City Schools is predicated on the coherent focus for multiple pathways and opportunities for students to learn and grow.
Worthington Educational Programs
Common Themes
1. STEM2. Honors Classes3. Advanced Placement4. International Baccalaureate 5. Global Scholars Program6. College Credit Plus
Six Expectations• Be Kind to Kids.• Be Present.• Serve the Customer.• Communicate,
Communicate, Communicate.
• Believe in Growth.• Be Kind to Kids.
Dr. Bowers
1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math)
2. Honors Classes
Purpose● For students to be exposed to more rigorous coursework.● Competitive advantage towards future AP, IB, CC+ work.● Competitive advantage to college admissions / preparation for
college-level work
Course Offerings● Math II / III● Pre-Calculus● Physical Science● Biology● Chemistry● English I / II● French● Spanish
3. Advanced Placement (AP)
● English Language● English Literature● Calculus AB● Calculus BC● Biology● Chemistry● Physics● Environmental Science● US History● Government● European History● Computer Science● Latin● Spanish● French● Art Portfolio● Psychology
● Worthington offers 17 AP courses.
● From 2013 to 2017, we have increased the number of students taking an AP Test from 392 to 558. ○ An increase of 42%!
● In addition, we have increased the total number of exams from 644 to 977.○ An increase of over 50% in 4 years!
4. International Baccalaureate (IB)
IB provides students a rigorous curriculum in which students will experience:
● interdisciplinary integration focused on their development into innovators for the community
● rigorous and practice-based assessment
● independent research and community involvement
● the development of partnerships with peers and adults
● all planned & directed by highly-trained and committed staff working in a collaborative setting.
More Information on IB at WKHS Website
Contact: Ms. Goodwin - [email protected]
5. Global Scholars Program
6. College Credit Plus (CC+)
All students entering grades 7-12 as well as their parents are invited to attend an Academic Options information night on Thursday, February 1st at 7:00pm in the TWHS Auditorium.
Options
● At College - College Professor● At HS - HS Teacher● At HS - College Professor● Online
Curriculum Nights for 2018-19
Thomas Worthington High SchoolWednesday, January 31, 6 PM
Worthington Kilbourne High SchoolMonday, January 29, 7 PM
The Linworth Program
180 students *Community & Trust *Personal Growth *Responsibility
Experiential Education *Walkabout (4 month internship)
Spain, Sri Lanka, Costa Rica, Italy, Puerto Rico, England, Nepal, Israel, New Zealand, Austria, Netherlands, Iceland, and Luxembourg
California, New York, Hawaii, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Illinois, Colorado, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, Arizona, South Dakota, Washington, Georgia, Oregon, and Massachusetts
Throughout Central Ohio
Open Admission Night at Linworth
Tuesday, February 6,7:00-8:30
Where You Belong
Enrichment Opportunities
4th Annual Worthington Summer Enrichment Academy (WSEA)
▶ June 4th – 8th, 2018
▶ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
▶ More information to come – Watch Worthington Summer Learning website -
http://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/summerschool
Enrichment Opportunities
Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS)
❖ Talent identification using above-grade level testing – Explore, ACT, and SAT❖ Test preparation materials❖ Statistics comparing student’s scores with other gifted students at each grade level❖ Individualized academic planning❖ Instructional resources for both home and school❖ Learning opportunities both on-line and onsite❖ Resources for parenting students❖ Recognition of student achievement
www.ctd.northwestern.edu/numats
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Enrichment Opportunities
5th Annual Worthington Science DaySaturday, February 24, 2018
TWHS
❖ Science Fair❖ Invention Convention❖ Design Challenge
www.worthington.k12.oh.us/scienceday
Enrichment Opportunities
SWEPP Summer Enrichment FairSunday, February 11, 2018
12 PM – 3 PM
The Shoppes at Worthington Place
Resources
Q&A
Staff available to answer your individual questions:
▶ Math – Mr. Tom Kaczmarek▶ International Baccalaureate/English Language Arts – Ms. Jeannie Goodwin▶ Social Studies – Ms. Lauren Glaros▶ Foreign Language – Ms. Amy Hunter
▶ Computer Science – Ms. Nancy Stohs▶ Arts - Ms. Kim Maurer▶ STEM/Science – Ms. Sara Quart▶ Linworth Alternative – Mr. Chris Hasebrook
Thank You for Coming!!