Elementary Gifted

Magnet ProgramSTRATTON ELEMENTARY AND FREMONT ELEMENTARY

GRADES 3 - 5

Program Overview

The elementary school Gifted Magnet Program:

A full day, self contained gifted and talented magnet program for

grades 3-5

Provides tremendous choice offerings for the most advanced learners

Provides best practices in gifted education

Opportunities for creative work

Tailored education for high-end learners who need a special challenge

A place where students enjoy learning with their intellectual peers while

focusing on exceeding Common Core and Colorado State Standards

Program Goals

All staff members associated with the Gifted Magnet Program

will foster each student’s ability to:

Think critically and creatively

Communicate effectively

Understand the natural world and a global society

Build a balanced sense of self

Contribute to society

Meet and exceed standards

Differentiated Instruction

Teachers, specially trained in gifted education, intentionally vary the curriculum by differentiating instruction through:

Pacing of materials covered

Complexity of thought

Multiple perspectives

Ethical issues

Moral dilemmas

Critical thinking

Creative thinking

Multiple intelligences

Problem-based learning

And leadership/working styles

Parent Information Nights

April 5th at 6pm

Stratton Elementary School

2460 Paseo Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

719-328-3400

April 7th at 6pm

Fremont Elementary School

5110 El Camino Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

719-328-5600

For More InformationContacts: Beth Graber, GMP Coordinator

719-328-3917

elizabeth.graber@d11.org

Kristin Balsick, Gifted and Talented Facilitator

kristin.balsick@d11.org

Gifted & Talented Office

1115 N El Paso, #26

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

719-520-2464

hillary.charles@d11.org