Welcome to the Patapsco Middle School G/T Program!
Spring G/T Testing Nominations: Due 12/5
6th and 7th Grade Students for G/T Content Classes for Next Year
If you have a child, in 6th or 7th grade, whom you wish to nominate for G/T testing, please submit a signed Nomination Form to the G/T Resource Teacher by Wednesday, December 5th. Download and print a Nomination Form here or visit Student Services for a copy.
Students currently participating successfully in a G/T content area class in middle school are eligible to continue in that discipline next year without the need for any additional paperwork or testing.
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Warthen at the phone number or email above.
Students currently participating successfully in a G/T content area class in middle school are eligible to continue in that discipline next year without the need for any additional paperwork or testing.
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Warthen at the phone number or email above.
Goals of the Gifted & Talented Program:
Gifted & Talented Program Courses
The Gifted & Talented Program offers four courses. G/T English, Science and Social Studies provide a differentiated curriculum that extends and enriches the curriculum. G/T Mathematics is an accelerated curriculum (2 grade levels above). Please see this link for detailed information about the GT classes at each grade level.
G/T Testing and Placement
Students who are new to Howard County may request testing when enrolling.
An open nomination period for student who are currently in 6th and 7th grades will take place in January/February. Additional information will be posted here when applicable. Contact Mrs. Warthen for additional information or if you have questions.
Middle School Research Class
This class is offered to 6th grade students who participate in G/T content area classes in place of one related arts class. Students receive instruction in advanced level research skills that they apply in their G/T classes. Students conduct an original research investigation in a self-selected topic. Students may sign-up for the class with parent permission if they are enrolled in 3 or more GT classes as a 6th grader.
The G/T Enrichment Program
All students are welcome to participate in the G/T Enrichment offerings if they have the time, interest and task commitment. All clubs require applications, which are available in the G/T Resource Room. Contact Mrs. Warthen for additional information.
Instructional Seminars/Clubs and Opportunities
Instructional seminars, or clubs, as we call them at Patapsco to avoid confusion with regularly scheduled seminars, are designed to extend students’ interests and skills and usually held during the seminar period or on a rotating basis weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
The G/T Resource Teacher (sometimes with another teacher) provides advanced-level instruction in the areas of written, oral or visual communication, or research and technology skills.
Some seminars that are offered at various times during the year are:
TV Production, Book Club, Debate Team, Writers’ Workshop/Guild, Green Team, Film Production, and Math Olympiad. Click the tabs above for more information on each
Independent Research Investigation
Motivated students can also investigate topics of interest in depth or try to solve problems with original solutions. Students are compacted out of other classes to work on their investigations with Mrs. Warthen.
- To offer a rigorous program which provides subject content that is accelerated and enriched
- To use instructional strategies which are modified to meet the unique needs of highly able students
- To increase the variety and quality of student products
Gifted & Talented Program Courses
The Gifted & Talented Program offers four courses. G/T English, Science and Social Studies provide a differentiated curriculum that extends and enriches the curriculum. G/T Mathematics is an accelerated curriculum (2 grade levels above). Please see this link for detailed information about the GT classes at each grade level.
G/T Testing and Placement
Students who are new to Howard County may request testing when enrolling.
An open nomination period for student who are currently in 6th and 7th grades will take place in January/February. Additional information will be posted here when applicable. Contact Mrs. Warthen for additional information or if you have questions.
Middle School Research Class
This class is offered to 6th grade students who participate in G/T content area classes in place of one related arts class. Students receive instruction in advanced level research skills that they apply in their G/T classes. Students conduct an original research investigation in a self-selected topic. Students may sign-up for the class with parent permission if they are enrolled in 3 or more GT classes as a 6th grader.
The G/T Enrichment Program
All students are welcome to participate in the G/T Enrichment offerings if they have the time, interest and task commitment. All clubs require applications, which are available in the G/T Resource Room. Contact Mrs. Warthen for additional information.
Instructional Seminars/Clubs and Opportunities
Instructional seminars, or clubs, as we call them at Patapsco to avoid confusion with regularly scheduled seminars, are designed to extend students’ interests and skills and usually held during the seminar period or on a rotating basis weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
The G/T Resource Teacher (sometimes with another teacher) provides advanced-level instruction in the areas of written, oral or visual communication, or research and technology skills.
Some seminars that are offered at various times during the year are:
TV Production, Book Club, Debate Team, Writers’ Workshop/Guild, Green Team, Film Production, and Math Olympiad. Click the tabs above for more information on each
Independent Research Investigation
Motivated students can also investigate topics of interest in depth or try to solve problems with original solutions. Students are compacted out of other classes to work on their investigations with Mrs. Warthen.