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Howard County High School G/T Program - Advanced Research
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
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.
Independent Research I, II, III (G/T) (Grades 9-12)
In Independent Research G/T, students develop an understanding of research methods and apply that knowledge as they plan and conduct research in an area of interest. Through this inquiry, students deepen their critical thinking skills as they create a literature review, collect and analyze data, propose solutions to real-world problems, and communicate their findings.
Intern/Mentor (G/T) (Grades 11-12).
Students study off-campus with a professional mentor in a self-selected area of interest. The Advanced Research teacher facilitates classroom and internship experiences, focusing on advanced-level research methodologies, college-level writing, and presentation skills. At the mentor site, students apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in an authentic, professional environment. This course includes the following requirements:
Acceptance via application and intake interview.
Knowledge or advanced-level skills in the mentor’s area of work.
Two recommendations from professionals who have taught or worked with the student in the related area of study and that support the student’s task commitment, responsibility, independence, and ability to work well with adults.
Reliable transportation for in-person internships.
AP Seminar (Grades 9-12)
AP Seminar engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Students learn to investigate a problem or issue, analyze arguments, compare different perspectives, synthesize information from multiple sources, and work alone and in a group to communicate their ideas. This course serves as a prerequisite for AP Research, which is expected to be available starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
Learn more about Howard County students experiences: click HERE!
Centennial HS G/T Advanced Research Student Publishes Professional Paper
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.
Why are there so many course numbers?
Because students can take these courses repeatedly, they have to assign them new numbers so they get “new credit” on their transcript.
Independent Research:
GT-400-1 – a student enrolling in Independent Research for the first time
GT-410-1 – a student enrolling in Independent Research for the second time (repeating the class the next school year)
GT-420-1 – a student enrolling in Independent Research for the third time (repeating again, for a third school year)
Intern/Mentor:
GT-430-1 – a student enrolling in Intern/Mentor for 1 credit for the first time
GT-440-2 – a student enrolling in Intern/Mentor for 2 credits for the first time
GT-450-1 – a student enrolling in Intern/Mentor for 1 credit for the second time (repeating 430-1 the next school year)
GT-460-2 – a student enrolling in Intern/Mentor for 2 credits for the second time (repeating 440-2 the next school year)
AP Seminar
GT-500-1
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.
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