For an updated syllabus and seminar schedule for the year, please refer to the Canvas pages. If you don't have access, contact your gifted education teacher. 

To continue the theme of order from ninth grade, students in tenth grade focus on order within scientific systems. Many of the topics discussed in gifted seminars deal with topics related to physics and the systems of understanding which physicists use to explore and explain reality. The themes address scientific processes and paradigms, paradigms of space and time, twentieth century changes in theoretical physics, and implications for contemporary and future society. 

Students attend 10-12 seminars over the school year during HPE to minimize the amount of make-up work due to attending seminars. If attending seminars during HPE does not work for your student, please let me know which class would be optimal for him/her to attend seminars. Additionally, at least one gifted field trip is offered during the school year to reinforce the topics covered during seminars.  Permission forms are sent home weeks in advance of the trip and must be returned for students to attend.   

Due to school events, testing, snow, or other circumstances seminar dates may change. Any changes will be communicated with students via Canvas Announcements and student emails. 

Referral for Gifted Services 

Peers, faculty, and parents are always welcome to refer a student for evaluation for gifted services. In addition, a student may nominate himself/herself. Please see Mrs. Collette in room 5-206 for a referral form. You may also contact  Mrs. Amanda Collette with any questions or requests for additional information about the gifted program.