The Gifted Program
GIFTED PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Through Gwinnett County Public Schools’ AKS and AKS Extensions the gifted education program will provide opportunities for developing the following:
- creative expression
- thinking skills
- self-awareness in order to learn to cope with weaknesses and to explore and appreciate strengths
- communication with peers of similar ability and interests
- decision-making
- acceptance of challenges, stipulations and competitions with others and self
- interest in the fine arts
- training in various career fields of interest
- a positive attitude toward mankind
- self-direction
- the ability to cope with, change and foresee the needs of the future
- understanding and expression of quality and excellence in one’s performance
At GOC we are here to provide opportunities to the gifted student to further their studies in their area of their exceptionality. There is more information provided on the county website about gifted courses for all levels of study.
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Please contact Mrs. Carrie MacAllaster at carrie.macallaster@gwinnettonlinecampus.com or 678.591.6992 to discuss further questions about the gifted program.