• Middle School Gifted Education Syllabus

    USA (Unique Student Activities)

     

    Description: 

    Students will have an assigned class period to work in the USA classroom as the school schedule will allow. During this time students will study topics of interest which may include but are not limited to enrichment and extension of core subjects, organization techniques, giftedness, social/emotional learning and much more. 

     

    Schedules:

    6th Grade 

    • Marking Period 1 & 3 - meet every day during scheduled class

    • Marking Period 2 & 4 - individual or group meetings as schedule allows

    7th Grade

    • Meet every other day during scheduled class

    8th Grade 

    • Semester 1 - individual or group meetings as schedule allows

    • Semester 2 - meet every day during scheduled class

     

    Units of study: 

    1. Possible Field Trips 

      1. 6th  - TBD

      2. 7th - Assigned Manufacturing Facility, ABC Construction Wars

      3. 8th - Guiding Falcons (Mentee program in conjunction with HS Juniors), Community Volunteer Opportunities

    2. 21st Century Skills

      1. Financial Literacy Lab

      2. Student Led Fridays - 8th Grade

    3. Online Programing

      1. Byrdseed TV, EverFi, The PBL Project and Beyond, Newzbrain

    4. Critical Thinking and SEL based activities

    *Some competitions may be at the expense of the family. Communication will be provided and participation in a paid competition is NOT mandatory. 

    Resource Room:

    Students may utilize the USA room as needed if they have a pass signed by Mrs. Kullman and the homeroom teacher. This appointment time may be used to work on any course assignments, independent study projects, group work, and to develop and practice good habits in the areas of time management, organization, public speaking and various areas of the regular school day. 

     

    Canvas

    Class is listed as a course in Canvas. Canvas will house resources, critical and creative thinking activities, a communication platform, etc. 

     

    Middle School Cell Phone Statement

    Students are not permitted to have their cell phones out or use their cell phones during the school day at the LDMS. This includes smart watches that are used for purposes other than telling time. The only exception to this is if the teacher gives direct permission to the class/student for an educational purpose or need in the classroom. Students who violate this are subject to discipline action under the Cell Phone procedures stated in the Parent-Student Handbook. 

     

    Let’s make it a great year!

    Mrs. Michelle Kullman

    mkullman@ldsd.org

    717-566-5310