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REACH in Sixth Grade

REACH in Sixth Grade. Why is my child in this program? What happens in 6 th grade when my child is in Reach? Where can I get help, support, answers, etc?. High Learning Ability. Creative Thinking Ability. Task Commitment. Creative Production. Reach Goal.

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REACH in Sixth Grade

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  1. REACH in Sixth Grade

  2. Why is my child in this program? What happens in 6th grade when my child is in Reach? Where can I get help, support, answers, etc?

  3. High Learning Ability Creative Thinking Ability Task Commitment Creative Production

  4. Reach Goal • To try to offer a variety of opportunities that will encourage students to develop talents and gifts and help them feel comfortable with who they are and what kind of learners they are

  5. Guidance – “Lunch Bunch”

  6. On Line Math League • www.onlinemathleague.com • Schedule: • Dec. 19 – practice • Jan. 2 – practice • Jan. 10 – TEST • Feb. 27 – practice • March 6 – practice • March 14 – TEST

  7. Knowledge Master http://www.greatauk.com/

  8. National History Day • National program • Theme: “Taking a Stand in History: People, Events, Ideas” • Research as a historian • Create paper, table top exhibit, performance, or documentary

  9. Will work on this during language arts times on Thursdays • Competition: • Regionals at NDSU (Feb. 25) • State at Bismarck (April 3) • Nationals – mid-June

  10. Writers’ Workshop

  11. “Reach for a Challenge” on the district website • Go to our home page • www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us • Go to Cheney Middle School • Go to curriculum • Go to the “Reach for a Challenge” section

  12. Requests from teachers or special team projects

  13. How to get more information • Use the West Fargo home page • Go to academic programs • Click on gifted and talented • www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us

  14. How to support gifted education • National Association for Gifted Children www.nagc.org Parent membership is $25.00/year Parents receive “Parenting for High Potential” • Parent group in West Fargo

  15. Contacting Jolene • Berger Elementary – Mon.-Wed. noon, Friday afternoon • Horace Elem. – Wed. aft. • Middle School – Thursday • Harwood Elem – Friday a.m. • beckman@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

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