Program Overview

Howard County High School G/T Program - Advanced Research

Each high school has one G/T resource teacher  who coordinates the following courses. You can learn more about the HCPSS High School Gifted and Talented Program here. Mrs. Miller is the G/T resource teacher at Guilford Park. You can find her in room 269--across from the Media Center.

Advanced Research Courses

The Advanced Research courses provide opportunities for students to develop critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills as they engage in college-level coursework. All of these courses provided weighted elective credit. 

Advanced Research Program Goals

The Gifted and Talented Program seeks to recognize and develop talents in advanced-level learners. The following goals are established to offer a continuum of program services for advanced-level learners.

• Ensure that gifted education services are an integral part of the general education program. 

• Provide differentiated instruction and curriculum to continuously improve student achievement and performance. 

• Provide for the social and emotional needs of advanced-level learners. 

• Recognize and develop diverse abilities and talents. 

• Provide comprehensive professional development for its teachers to help them meet the unique needs of advanced-level students.

These goals are based on gifted program standards and content goals of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), Maryland Learning Outcomes, and the Howard County Essential Curriculum.

G/T and AP Courses - Content Specific

Each high school offers G/T courses in English, science, mathematics, social studies, computer science, foreign language, art, and research. Included in the high school course selections are advanced placement (AP) courses. Students who score well on an advanced placement examination at the end of the course may be granted advanced placement status or college credit upon entering a college or university. Students enroll in G/T and advanced placement courses based on course prerequisites. These are taught by content teachers in various departments. A detailed description of specific G/T courses and prerequisites can be found in High School Program of Studies. Student Services at each school can also assist in registration for these courses.