POWELL’S G/T PROGRAMMING
2007-2008
ACADEMIC
6th grade accelerated ability groups for math and LA
7th & 8th grade accelerated ability groups for math, LA, & science
with highly-qualified content specialists
ELECTIVE
6th grade Seminar (Qtr.)
Interdisciplinary challenge, critical and creative problem-solving skill building, research, advocacy and affective connections
(Lunch Bunch-- Monday, Wednesday, & Friday)
7th grade (Qtr.)
Women in Literature
Perfectionistic females, issues, women and literature
People of Vision
World cultures, topics, & problem-solving
Leadership (Qtr.)
Developing personal and group skills and possibilities
8th grade (S)
Connections
Psychology, philosophy, reasoning, and critical thinking topics
Science Olympiad
Science topics, challenges, & competition
Enriched Literature
Greek literature & Shakespeare (Mrs. Clary)
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Brain Bowl (Club, teams, competition)
Knowledge Master Open (In-house field trip, by invitation)
Chess Club & Chess League (Club &/or match play)
Spelling Club (Club & bee)
Destination Imagination (Teams & competition)
Games Club (Second semester)
Math Counts (Mrs. Hogue on Fridays, club & competitions)
Monthly G/T Parent Meetings
Third Wednesdays AM & PM
Mrs. Susan Scheibel, Facilitator for Gifted and Talented Students and Programs
303.734.6366 or sscheibel@LPS.k12.co.us