Robert Healy Comprehensive Gifted Program
MISSION
Robert Healy School is part of the Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster whose Comprehensive Gifted Program is designed to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of gifted and talented students. The goal of the program is to provide highly-able students with both a rigorous accelerated academic program and integrated arts that supports diversity in learning styles and individual responsibility.
Robert Healy School is part of the Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster whose Comprehensive Gifted Program is designed to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of gifted and talented students. The goal of the program is to provide highly-able students with both a rigorous accelerated academic program and integrated arts that supports diversity in learning styles and individual responsibility.
What is the Essential Question?
The essential question is important, relevant, and in the core of education. In our search to answer the essential question, we approach our curriculum
through inquiry-based learning. The goal is not to find the single answer that everyone agrees upon, but justification and satisfaction in our own processes. The goal is to find value in our individual development as critical thinkers. Why do we learn? Why do I learn? Through our short journey at Healy School, we offer a partnership between the staff, parents, and students in laying the foundations for success.
The essential question is important, relevant, and in the core of education. In our search to answer the essential question, we approach our curriculum
through inquiry-based learning. The goal is not to find the single answer that everyone agrees upon, but justification and satisfaction in our own processes. The goal is to find value in our individual development as critical thinkers. Why do we learn? Why do I learn? Through our short journey at Healy School, we offer a partnership between the staff, parents, and students in laying the foundations for success.
IDENTIFICATION PROCESS
Students are accepted into the CGP based on three identifying criteria.
Kindergarten through Grade Three:
•RAZ Kids/NWEA scores
•Cumulative grade point averages
•CPS teacher checklist.
Grades Four through Eight:
•ISAT scores/NWEA scores
•Cumulative grade point averages
•CPS teacher checklist.
Students are accepted into the CGP based on three identifying criteria.
Kindergarten through Grade Three:
•RAZ Kids/NWEA scores
•Cumulative grade point averages
•CPS teacher checklist.
Grades Four through Eight:
•ISAT scores/NWEA scores
•Cumulative grade point averages
•CPS teacher checklist.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Healy Comprehensive Gifted Program demands achievement at an accelerated level, appropriate behavior, and participation in the school community. The teachers are dedicated in providing an effective and challenging curriculum that supports each child to reach his or her potential.
The Healy Comprehensive Gifted Program demands achievement at an accelerated level, appropriate behavior, and participation in the school community. The teachers are dedicated in providing an effective and challenging curriculum that supports each child to reach his or her potential.