A revision of services offered to identified gifted students of Hamilton City Schools was developed in response to the Ohio Revised Code 3324.01-.07
As an implementation for the Policy and Plan for the Identification of Students who are Gifted, our district has focused on integrating a model of services which intends to meet the needs of all students for talent development. In accordance with the Policy and Plan, Hamilton students are identified as gifted in superior cognitive, specific achievement in the academics of reading, math, science, social studies, creative thinking, and visual and performing arts.
A continuum of services provides experiences designed to meet educational goals identified on each student written education plan.
Secondary School Services
Middle School and Freshman Building
Students at the middle schools and Freshman Building are offered an Honors Language Arts program to develop students with standards based language arts curriculum and gifted program goals. Additionally, Honors classes in math, science, and social studies are offered. These opportunities for excellence encourage students to apply their advanced knowledge and sophisticated problem solving skills to an area of interest. Students who participate in learning experiences such as Power of the Pen, Science Olympiad, Junior Honor Society, Book club, and Show Choir have additional opportunities to interact with intellectual peers, develop expertise in an area of interest, and showcase their accomplishments. High School
Students at the Hamilton High are offered honors level courses in core subjects and foreign language. The Advanced Placement (AP) program allows students in grades 10-12 to take college level courses for which college credit or advanced standing may be granted. In addition to the accelerated option offered by Honors and AP classes, students may participate in the Post Secondary Educational Options Program to earn college credits. Counselors assist with course and college selection (sponsoring annual College Fairs) and provide information about local, regional, and national enrichment opportunities such as Girls/Boys State and the Martin Essex School for the Gifted.
Visit www.hamiltoncityschools.com for more information about the middle schools, Freshman Building and Hamilton High School
Secondary Services
The Hamilton City School’s gifted services are delivered at the secondary level in conjunction with the district honors diploma goal.
An Honors Academy was established in 2009 to provide educational experiences that inspire and nurture learning for the gifted and high achieving student.
Honor Academy Core Values
Students will be held to high expectations in rigorous academic program of study.
Students, Teachers and Parents will work together to guide student success and academic achievement.
Students will take an active and responsible role for their learning,
Students will learn in a community that honors and promotes values, diversity, and ethical leadership skills.
Students will participate in academics that emphasize 21st century skills for math, science, technology, literacy, personal finance and citizenship.
Honors Academy Key Practices
Implement and maintain a rigorous academic program of study.
Bring Students, Teachers, Administrators and Parents together to ensure student success and achievement.
Teachers work cooperatively to plan interactive, engaging and meaningful lessons and experiences appropriate for the 21st century.
Provide comprehensive guidance for the college application process for parents and students.
Faculty and students provide service projects that benefit the greater community.
Develop the talents of the whole students.
Create culture that honors and promotes democratic values, diversity and ethical leadership
Promote innovation, educational research, and use of best practices.
Work to provide multiple opportunities for students to earn college credit,
Use data to inform instruction and measure student readiness fro post-secondary education.
Hamilton City Schools Gifted Services Educational Experience Grades 7-12
Grade 7- 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
*Advanced Gifted Math Classes
*High School credit for Algebra I
*Honors Science
*Honors Social Studies
*Honors Language Arts
*Honors designed courses.
*Pre-AP Geometry
Honors and Pre AP designed courses in all core subjects.
*AP US History
Honors Pre-AP, and AP designed courses in all core subjects.
*Dual Credit *Post Secondary Options *Junior Teacher Academy *National/State/Regional opportunities ( e.g. Martin Essex, Merit Scholar program, Boys/Girls State, Kyle Braid Leadership)
Honors, Pre- AP, and AP designed courses in all subject areas.
*Dual Credit *Post Secondary Options *Junior Teacher Academy *National/State/Regional opportunities ( e.g. Martin Essex, Merit Scholar program, Boys/Girls State, Kyle Braid Leadership)
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