G.A.T.E. Gifted and Talented Program

 

Paradise Gifted and Talented (G.A.T.E.) nominations are now being accepted for students that are in grades kindergarten through 11th

 

The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 28, 2008.

Nomination forms may be picked up at any of the four Paradise ISD campus offices.  If you have any questions, contact Holly Berry at 940.969.5046 or hberry@pisd.net

 

 

 

G.A.T.E. Gifted and Talented Program

 

Paradise Gifted and Talented (G.A.T.E.) nominations are now being accepted for students that are in grades kindergarten through 11th

 

The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 28, 2008.

 

Nominations will be accepted from family and educators during this time.

 

Nomination forms may be picked up at any of the four Paradise ISD campus offices.  If you have any questions, contact Holly Berry at 940.969.5046 or hberry@pisd.net

 

Please consider this when thinking about nominations.

GT characteristics don’t fall into a specific category….but here are some that are usually on most lists…..

Problem-solving ability - Quick to see solutions, possibilities

2. Curiosity - Exhibits unusual and sustained interest in the unknown/unfamiliar

3. Sensitivity - Feels deeply for others – often sensitive to criticism

4. Originality - Thinks of unique ways to express ideas

5. Persistence - Shows strong determination, will, stubbornness

6. Energy - Works or plays in areas of interest without tiring for long periods.

7. Enthusiasm - Enjoys challenge – thrives on complexity

Testing involves a cognitive abilities test in which the student must score a 95% in one area-

Verbal/Quantitative/Non-verbal

Core subject area test- Math/Language/Science/Social Studies

Matrix Analogies- general reasoning/critical thinking

Paradise ISD

el PROGRAMA TALENTOSO

2008

 

Los nombramientos ahora son aceptados para el Programa Talentoso de Paradise para estudiantes en los grados de kinder hasta undécimo.

La fecha tope para nombramientos es el viernes, el 28 de marzo de 2008.

Las formas del nombramiento pueden ser recogidas en cualquiera de las oficinas de campus, o usted puede solicitar uno del maestro de su niño. Si usted tiene cualquier pregunta, usted puede contactar, Holly Berry en el campus de la escuela primaría en 969-5046 o hberry@pisd.net.