8th Grade Gifted Transition Night

January 23, 2018

Social & Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners

Finding the Right Balance

The Student Perspective from TWHS and WKHS students

Social & Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners

Gifted Teens and Stress

● Loss of interest in activities, school, friends previously enjoyed● Bored or tired● Change in sleep pattern (i.e. sleeplessness, difficulty waking up)● Overreaction to everyday life events● Development of Nervous Habits● Complaints of illness● Seeks constant support and reassurance● Attention seeking behaviors● Display of exhaustion

Social & Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners

Unhealthy Coping of Stress● Doesn’t Try

○ for perfectionistics - any failure a blow to self-esteem

○ Coasting along - may be bored, attempt at social acceptance

● Trying to Hard○ too many courses or activities

can lead to burn-out● Escape

○ substance abuse ○ eating disorders○ sleep disorders○ withdrawal or avoidance

Healthy Coping of Stress● Take a break - engage in an activity for

the pure enjoyment of it● Work for intrinsic motivation● Spend time with family and friends● Confront the source of the stress

○ learn to say “no”○ ask for an extension○ seek creative solutions

● Exercise and eat well● Seek out trusted adult for support,

guidance, and advice○ recognize emotions ○ show patience○ show acceptance and

encouragement

ABSOLUTE EXCELLENCE

High School Options

EXPONENTIAL IMPACT

Neil Gupta, Ed.D.Director of Secondary Education @drneilgupta

January 23, 2018Worthington City Schools

Purpose of the Presentation

To provide an update on the state of our high school programs.

Our Beliefs

The success of Worthington City Schools is predicated on the coherent focus for multiple pathways and opportunities for students to learn and grow.

Worthington Educational Programs

Common Themes

1. STEM2. Honors Classes3. Advanced Placement4. International Baccalaureate 5. Global Scholars Program6. College Credit Plus

Six Expectations• Be Kind to Kids.• Be Present.• Serve the Customer.• Communicate,

Communicate, Communicate.

• Believe in Growth.• Be Kind to Kids.

Dr. Bowers

1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math)

2. Honors Classes

Purpose● For students to be exposed to more rigorous coursework.● Competitive advantage towards future AP, IB, CC+ work.● Competitive advantage to college admissions / preparation for

college-level work

Course Offerings● Math II / III● Pre-Calculus● Physical Science● Biology● Chemistry● English I / II● French● Spanish

3. Advanced Placement (AP)

● English Language● English Literature● Calculus AB● Calculus BC● Biology● Chemistry● Physics● Environmental Science● US History● Government● European History● Computer Science● Latin● Spanish● French● Art Portfolio● Psychology

● Worthington offers 17 AP courses.

● From 2013 to 2017, we have increased the number of students taking an AP Test from 392 to 558. ○ An increase of 42%!

● In addition, we have increased the total number of exams from 644 to 977.○ An increase of over 50% in 4 years!

4. International Baccalaureate (IB)

IB provides students a rigorous curriculum in which students will experience:

● interdisciplinary integration focused on their development into innovators for the community

● rigorous and practice-based assessment

● independent research and community involvement

● the development of partnerships with peers and adults

● all planned & directed by highly-trained and committed staff working in a collaborative setting.

More Information on IB at WKHS Website

Contact: Ms. Goodwin - jgoodwin@wscloud.org

5. Global Scholars Program

6. College Credit Plus (CC+)

All students entering grades 7-12 as well as their parents are invited to attend an Academic Options information night on Thursday, February 1st at 7:00pm in the TWHS Auditorium.

Options

● At College - College Professor● At HS - HS Teacher● At HS - College Professor● Online

Curriculum Nights for 2018-19

Thomas Worthington High SchoolWednesday, January 31, 6 PM

Worthington Kilbourne High SchoolMonday, January 29, 7 PM

The Linworth Program

180 students *Community & Trust *Personal Growth *Responsibility

Experiential Education *Walkabout (4 month internship)

Spain, Sri Lanka, Costa Rica, Italy, Puerto Rico, England, Nepal, Israel, New Zealand, Austria, Netherlands, Iceland, and Luxembourg

California, New York, Hawaii, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Illinois, Colorado, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, Arizona, South Dakota, Washington, Georgia, Oregon, and Massachusetts

Throughout Central Ohio

Open Admission Night at Linworth

Tuesday, February 6,7:00-8:30

Where You Belong

Enrichment Opportunities

4th Annual Worthington Summer Enrichment Academy (WSEA)

▶ June 4th – 8th, 2018

▶ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

▶ More information to come – Watch Worthington Summer Learning website -

http://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/summerschool

Enrichment Opportunities

Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS)

❖ Talent identification using above-grade level testing – Explore, ACT, and SAT❖ Test preparation materials❖ Statistics comparing student’s scores with other gifted students at each grade level❖ Individualized academic planning❖ Instructional resources for both home and school❖ Learning opportunities both on-line and onsite❖ Resources for parenting students❖ Recognition of student achievement

www.ctd.northwestern.edu/numats

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Enrichment Opportunities

5th Annual Worthington Science DaySaturday, February 24, 2018

TWHS

❖ Science Fair❖ Invention Convention❖ Design Challenge

www.worthington.k12.oh.us/scienceday

Enrichment Opportunities

SWEPP Summer Enrichment FairSunday, February 11, 2018

12 PM – 3 PM

The Shoppes at Worthington Place

Resources

Q&A

Staff available to answer your individual questions:

▶ Math – Mr. Tom Kaczmarek▶ International Baccalaureate/English Language Arts – Ms. Jeannie Goodwin▶ Social Studies – Ms. Lauren Glaros▶ Foreign Language – Ms. Amy Hunter

▶ Computer Science – Ms. Nancy Stohs▶ Arts - Ms. Kim Maurer▶ STEM/Science – Ms. Sara Quart▶ Linworth Alternative – Mr. Chris Hasebrook

Thank You for Coming!!