 Educational Consultant:
 Jackie Drummer, an educational consultant, was commissioned to
evaluate specific components of the HASD GATE plan. On October 26th,
2009, she traveled to each school and met with nineteen focus groups.
Jackie interviewed approximately 80 people: parents, students,
teachers, administrators, GATE staff and Board members.
 Acknowledgements:
 “Evidence from both the documents and from focus groups indicates
that there are options and services that meet the mission and
philosophy of the HASD GATE program, especially in the academic and
intellectual areas.”
 Recommendations:
 Train HHS staff in characteristics of gifted learners, gifted education
pedagogy, and in using assessments to plan and provide differentiated
instruction
Why an elementary science fair?
The ability to solve present and future
problems depends on our ability to
question the world in new and creative
ways.
We need to teach our children
how to learn, locate resources,
problem solve, think critically and
communicate effectively.
Investigates:
“Will it take
more force
to hammer a
nail into
harder wood
than softer
wood?”
Applies the
scientific
method to her
experiment on
alternative
sweeteners.
Ryan
Demonstrates
his research,
observation,
investigation,
and scientific
thinking skills.
The HASD Robotics Team
Apply real-world math, science, technology, and critical
thinking skills to building and programming robots.
Jenny and
Zachary
and Ivan
challenge
each other
to a game
of Gobblet.
Vicki and
Isabelle and
Julie enjoy a
game of
Scramble.
Wendy and Katarina create
origami designs.
Rachel and Logan show their
enthusiasm.
Pilot Art Programs
“Waterfall” by Jessie
Pilot Art Programs
Ceramic Vase by Nick
Middle School Lunch Bunch
Emphasis on:
• personal strengths
• communication skills
•nutritious eating.
GMS
HMS
7th Grade Leadership Day
at
UW-Oshkosh
Topics and Skills
Teamwork
Communication
Tolerance
Creative thinking
Self evaluation/reflection
The best thing was
philosophy. To me
thinking about the
questions you
can’t answer and
making a logical
answer is a very
good skill. –
Kyle Gr. 5
Lego
League
Lego League
• HS First Tech
Challenge team
visited HMS
• 2 period slot on
Friday mornings
Ecosystems Assessment Menu
(Team planning for assessment options for students.)
Create a triarama of three of the six biomes.
You will need to:
• Include specific details about each biome and show how plant and animal life is supported.
• Include 4-5 examples of plant and animal life in each biome.
• Show the relationship between the animals and plants to the biome. (Dependency) Be prepared to
explain this dependency to your class.
• Show neatness and creativity.
Write an illustrated, “Kids National Geographic” magazine article comparing a typical day in 3
different biomes.
You will need to:
• Create a web or other graphic organizer to keep your article focused. Have a draft of your article
that has been edited and clearly written in final draft form.
• Include how four plants and four animals depend on each other and the biome.
• Include actual photographs and/or illustrations in your piece.
• Show neatness and creativity.
“Recess Rap” GATE Group Schedule
(Social Emotional Support)
GES-Grade 4 (12:00-12:30)
GES-Grade 3 (12:30-1:00)
HES-Grade 3-4 (11:00-11:30)
September 18
Introductions & Activity: “I’m in the Bag”-What does it mean to be gifted?
October 16
How to Talk to Your Teachers: “A Tough Test”
November 18
“Path to Achieving Goals”
December 16
“Caught in the Act”-Generosity
January 22
Expectations-“Better At or Better Than?”
February 17
How Are You Motivated?-“WhatsIts?”
March 17
Career Choices and Multiple Intelligences
April 14
“My Career Hat”
May 19
Final Meeting-Activity: Making and Keeping Friends
Parent/Student Evaluations to take home and RETURNED PLEASE!!
for
Kindergarten and Beyond!!
(Professional Development)
Demonstration Lessons
Team Teaching
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Non fiction project Gr. 7 HMS
Dream home scale drawings Gr. 6 GMS
Poetry Project Gr. 8 GMS
Biography Project Gr. 5 GMS
Civil War Plays Gr. 5 GMS
120
HASD GATE Totals
2009-2010
100
80
60
40
20
0
Elementary
Middle
High
The New HASD GATE Emblem
Designed
by
Morgan
Panzenhagen