Seven Hills Classical Academy

Gifted and Talented Program

ExplorSchool Grades 5-7 June 15-26 Students in ExplorSchool take two courses over 10 days, one in the morning and another in the afternoon, at the St. Paul Academy and Summit School located 5 blocks from the Macalester College campus. - Half-day, full-day and extended day options - Small class sizes of 16 with outstanding teachers - Field trips to exciting places

Spring 2015 Grades 1-4 Saturdays: February 21, 28 and March 7, 14

The Minnesota Scholars of Distinction program nurtures and recognizes distinguished achievement by highly motivated self-directed students. Each award area was developed through partnerships of educators, the business community and others. To earn this recognition, students must complete required work in the Minnesota Academic Standards, demonstrate mastery of complex subject matter and apply their knowledge to challenging projects. Students may pursue one or more area of focus in any or all years of their K-12 education. Scholars of Distinction awards may be earned in the following areas: Leadership, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and Theater Arts.

1. Editorial Comments by Maurice Fisher, Publisher: Discussion of articles on gifted education by Jay Mathews of The Washington Post; Discussion of the book, Unbroken, the story of Louie Zamperini during World War II and later years. 2. Defining What Characterizes a Great School for the Gifted Harry T. Roman Teacher, Author, Inventor & Retired Engineer 3. Suicide Threats and Suicide Attempts among the Gifted Hanna David Tel Aviv University, Israel 4. Mary Ellen Sweeney: Interview with Maurice Fisher about Her Books and Experiences Teaching Gifted Students in the Denver Public Schools 5. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (1832-88): An American Novel of Giftedness

Read articles by Top Experts in the Gifted Education Field such as: Hanna David, Jim Delisle, Donna Ford, Howard Gardner, Joe Renzulli, Harry Roman, Stephen Schroeder-Davis, Dorothy Sisk, Joan Smutny, Michael Walters, James Webb, Susan Winebrenner.

This document provides a detailed description of the identification process and instructional model used for the the Gifted and Talented Program at Seven Hills Classical Academy