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Welcome! Morgan Fitzgerald Center for Gifted Studies Discovery Night. Concept of Magnet Program. Gifted courses—both core and elective Interdisciplinary learning National research-based strategies for working with gifted students
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Welcome! Morgan Fitzgerald Center for Gifted Studies Discovery Night
Concept of Magnet Program • Gifted courses—both core and elective • Interdisciplinary learning • National research-based strategies for working with gifted students • Gifted curriculum writer, Dr. Joyce VanTassel-Baska, from the College of William and Mary training our magnet teachers • We offer extra-curricular clubs and competitions
Details • Homework • Extra-curricular clubs • R-Club • Technology • Camp Fitz
Shadowing and Tours For prospective students: • Tues. 12/11-Fri. 12/14 • Mon. 12/16-Th. 12/20 For accepted students who have not shadowed: • Mon. 4/8-Fri. 4/12 Shadowing Experience • Phone: 727 547 – 4526 x2048Contact: Mrs. Petersen • *Potential electives to shadow: Technology, Art, Chorus, Band, Orchestra, PE/Health, Computer Skills • Drop off front office 9:15a, p/u 4:15p across street PPHS • -A.M. and Tues. P.M. tours available
Student Perspective • Dani D’Annunzio 8th grade student
Our Fitzgerald Team Stats • Over 150 years of teaching experience • 7 Master’s degrees, including • Gifted education • Spanish education • Library media • Science education • International studies • Interdisciplinary studies • Social studies education • Gifted endorsement