SERVICES FOR GIFTED
AND TALENTED STUDENTS
                   of
MIDDLETOWN CITY SCHOOLS
AND MADISON LOCAL SCHOOLS

GATE Philosophy

There are students in the Middletown and Madison
Schools who possess general intellectual, specific
academic, creative, or visual/performing arts
abilities beyond those of their peers. The Middletown
School District is committed to an educational program
that recognizes the individual differences and unique
learning needs of these students. The emphasis of this
program is to provide these students with experiences
that allow them to develop their individual learning
styles, to move through the curriculum at a more rapid
pace, and to demonstrate higher levels of complex
thought. In order for students to realize their potential,
an instructional environment that encourages a healthy
mental attitude toward self and community is necessary.

Goals:

I. In the education of the gifted individual,
considerable emphasis is placed upon
developing higher level thinking skills using in
depth content as demonstrated by a variety of
products and/or performances.



II. In the education of the gifted individual,
considerable emphasis is placed upon
developing affective and social/behavioral skills
using in depth content as demonstrated by a
variety of products, and/or performances.



III. In the education of the gifted individual,
considerable emphasis is placed upon
developing aesthetic skills using in depth content
as demonstrated by a variety of products and/or
performances.

PROGRAM DESIGN



Elementary School GATE

is designed for students in grades 4-6.
Students attend classes one day a week, all day.
Classes are in session from 8:00 A.M. - 2:45 P.M. October through May
at Manchester School. The five GATE programs include: Communications,
Math/Science, Creativity, Music, and Art

Communications

This program is designed to extend
both Language Arts and Social Studies experiences.
Students conduct Independent Studies, write and publish
stories and poetry, and learn the step-by-step process of
creative problem solving.

Math/Science

In this program, students study
Mathematics, Science, and Technology. The activities
are hands-on and focus on problem solving and analytical
thinking.

A Language Experience Program

is offered to students involved in the Communications and Math/Science
classes. Students spend 45 minutes a week in either a
French or a Spanish sampler program. (Monday - Thursday)

Creativity

This program provides an environment
that stimulates and encourages creative ideas. A variety of
creativity enhancement techniques are studied.
(Middletown only)

Music

The music program provides students with
opportunities to explore and develop their capacities in
the field of music. Emphasis is placed on stimulating their
imaginations and expanding their creative activities. The
ultimate goal is to develop a positive self image while
exploring the sound, the movement, the theory, and the
history and performance of music.
(Middletown only)

Art

The program enables students to express themselves
through art; to experience a variety of three-dimensional
activities; to develop skills of observation; to enhance
self-concept; and to encourage curiosity and motivation
to learn. (Middletown only)

Middle School

FPS ( Future Problem Solving) is a nationally designed
program offered to students in grades 7 and 8. Students
meet at their home school for several hours, one day a
week. Students use critical and creative thinking skills
to solve problems of the future.

Identification Procedures

Guidelines for the selection of gifted and talented
students are in accordance with state law, based upon
standards established by the Ohio State Department of
Education.   Students are identified for placement into the
gifted program through the following process: nomination
by parents ,teachers, administrators, peers, community,
and/or self; screening through district-wide aptitude and
achievement tests or auditions; and selection and
placement..

Enrichment Opportunities

Advanced Placement
                
Midwest Talent Search
                        
Geography Bees
                
Martin W. Essex School for Gifted
                   
Post Secondary Options
                
OH Math League Competition
                
Poster Contests
                
National Honor Society
                
Recognition Program
                
Tri Arts Festival

Honors Classes

Middfest

Summer Program

Art Contests

Computer Clubs

Music Contests

Theater

Gifted Education Staff

Mrs. Cheryl Ame - Future Problem Solving (FPS),Creative Thinking and Foreign Language

Email: cames@middletowncityschools.com


Mrs. Judy Custer - Communications, Future Problem Solving (FPS),
Professional Advancement through Career Education (PACE)

Email:
jcuster@middletowncityschools.com

Mrs. Leslie Hicks - Music

Email:
lhicks@middletowncityschools.com

Mrs. Summer Shaffer - Art

Email: sshaffer@middletowncityschools.com


Mrs. Carol Sinclair - Communications

Email:
csinclair@middletowncityschools.com

Ms. Laurie Wood - Math/Science

Email: lwood@middletowncityschools.com


Jarome Farley - Coordinator

Email: jfarley@middletowncityschools.com

For More Information Contact:


Jarome Farley
Middletown City Schools
1515 Girard Ave.
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-0781 ext. 2830

SUPPORT GROUPS


South West Ohio coordinators of Gifted
(SWOCOG) and West Central Ohio
Coordinators of the Gifted (WCOCG)


are
regional professional groups composed of
gifted coordinators and gifted teachers from
multi-county areas. These professionals share
research and state information, and bring
professional development to their monthly
meetings.



Consortium of Ohio Coordinators for the
Gifted (COCG)


is composed of coordinators
from across the state of Ohio.


Ohio Association for Gifted Children
(OAGC)


was organized in 1952 and is
composed of parents and educators. Each
year a conference is held and the latest views
and ideas about gifted education are shared


http://www.oagc.com