Rights and Responsibilities

Gifted Childrens' Bill of Rights:

You have a right to:

• • know about your giftedness.

  • learn something new everyday.

  • be passionate about your talent area without apologies.

  • have an identity beyond your talent area.

  • feel good about your accomplishments.

  • make mistakes.

  • seek guidance in the development of your talent.

  • have multiple peer groups and a variety of friends.

  • choose which of your talent areas you wish to pursue.

  • not to be gifted at everything.

written by Del Siegle, NAGC President, 2007-2009

Responsibilities:

• Arrive to class on time and prepared.

• Demonstrate academic responsibility on a daily basis in all classes.

• Be honest when completing all assignments.

• Be respectful and courteous.

• Do your best to be an active learner by participating.