Recent ActivityWelcome to the 2011-12 school year. Currently identified gifted students will begin seminars the first week of October with their DSP conferences. Generally, ninth grade students will be missing PE classes. Students not in PE will be pulled from an elective course to attend seminars.
Parents are invited to a information meeting on September 28th (Wednesday) from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the enclosed cafeteria. This meeting is specifically for parents of ninth graders.If you are unable to attend on this date, there will also be an information meeting the following Wednesday (October 5) in the Auditorium 7:00 - 8:00 PM. The meeting will be brief and will cover how the program will run this year. We will also be available to answer any questions at the Touch Base program on October 10th.
Ninth graders seminars focus on the theme of human activity and identity. They are scheduled for a field trip to Woodlawn Plantation in November and the National Gallery of Art in March, 2012.
If a student does not wish to participate in the seminars, there is a conference option or a student may be withdrawn from the program (both options require parental permission). Please contact a gifted teacher for more information about those options.
For Students Interested in the Gifted Program
If you are interested in being evaluated for eligibility to participate in the gifted program, please see the general information page for gifted education to obtain referral and permission forms for evaluation.
Seminar Dates
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DSP Conferences
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October 4-11, 13
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Introduction to Seminar
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October 14-19
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Architecture
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October 20-25
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Woodlawn Field Trip
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November 15 or 16
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Heroes
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November 28 – December 1
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The Ideal Person
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December 6-14
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Personality
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February 7-10
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Creativity
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February 16-22
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Art
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March 19-20 or 23-26
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National Gallery Field Trip
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March 21
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Star Power
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March 28-29 or April 10-11
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Music
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April 12-13
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Language
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May 9-16
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Order
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May 17-22
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Ethics
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May 23-29
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Section Announcements Peer NominationsPlease do not forget that we are always looking for peer nominations for students who should be considered in the evaluation process for gifted services. These are especially helpful in the beginning of the year when new students come to Forest Park. If you know of a student who you would like to refer to be evaluated for eligibility for gifted services, please contact Ms. Overton or Mr. Bredbenner. Thank you!
Discussion Topics Section Files
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Links Links to college and financial information that may be helpful as you look ahead to life after Forest Park. Please feel free to make suggestions for us if you know of a good link to share.  Early College ScholarsGifted students and students applying for academic SRGS programs are strongly encouraged to become and Early College Scholar Virtual VirginiaVirtual Virginia allows you to take online courses. If you sign an Early College Scholars Agreement, tuition for AP courses can be reimbursed by the state. Section Message Board
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