Academic Talent Program San Ramon Valley USD 2012

Academic Talent Program San Ramon Valley USD 2012 -2013 1

What is ATP? • The Academic Talent Program is a magnet program that serves highly gifted students in a homogeneous setting. Students have the opportunity to interact, grow and learn with peers who share similar abilities and characteristics. 2

Where are the ATP programs located? • • 3 Montair Elementary School Principal: Kathy Crosthwait Teachers: Sharon Mosbaugh, Bea Winslow Golden View Elementary School Principal: Nancy White Teachers: Patrice Norris, Brenda Stutzman Montevideo Elementary School Teacher: Beth Seufert

Selection Criteria • COGAT Score (SAS) • Writing assessment • Math Problem Solving • STAR (ELA & Math) • Teacher Recommendation 4

Important Dates • Registration for writing assessment due March 16 • Writing/Math Assessments – Wednesday, March 21 at Iron Horse Middle School from 2: 30 -3: 30 pm. 5

Characteristics of Gifted Children • Questions critically • Learns rapidly and easily • Understands concepts at an advanced level • Has a large vocabulary • Shows curiosity and originality • Is an avid reader • Has a sense of humor u Is challenged by new ideas u Offers several solutions to the same problem u Is self initiated - self directed u Is sensitive to the feelings of others or to situations u Gets excited about learning 6

Characteristics of Gifted Children u. Resists drill u. Disruptive to others u. Shows off u. Tells jokes/puns at inappropriate times u. Monopolizes discussions u. Messy u. Doesn’t follow through on all work u. Has perfectionist tendencies u Refuses to work with others u Plays jokes or tricks u Brags u Impatient with self and others u Has few friends u Is emotionally sensitive u Is self-critical 7