Dunstan Middle School
Gifted & Talented
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Jeffco GT Vision:
We are focused on Actualizing Learners' Potential for gifted and high-ability learners in Jeffco Public Schools.
We believe all students deserve an education that will provide meaningful growth academically, socially, and emotionally. See our Definition of a GT Student and our Board Policy on Gifted Education.
ALPs at DMS
The Advanced Learning Plan goal completion process for the school year will be as follows:
ALP students will receive an email to their school account
In that email titled " Initial ALP Questionnaire", ALP students will learn how to access the ALP student portal
The ALP student portal also includes links to videos to help students understand how to think about their goals, as well as a hyperdoc of suggested goal topics.
Students may want to utilize these tools before completing the questionnaire.
Once the goals have been set, you may find it helpful to encourage your child to log back into the portal every week or so and consider what progress s/eh is making toward the goal. This is not about pressure to perform, but rather about considering focus and and forward momentum.
Students will receive and email mid-year to progress monitor their goal.
In April or May, ALP students will receive an email for them to close out their ALP goal for that academic year.
DMS Strategies for meeting the needs of Gifted Learners
Dr. Jen Pennell, Principal
Ms. Devitt-Haggstrom, AP, Dunstan Coordinator
Honors Courses
Goals Surveys and Trackers
Clubs and Activities
Leadership Opportunities (WEB, etc)
Contest Opportunities
Dunstan Open Houses
Volunteering
Optional Enrichment Activities
Virtual Learning and Webinars
Click the link GT Monthly Toolbox for additional GT enrichment activities
Student Testimonials:
"Middle School has so many awesome ways to complete my ALP goals. The clubs are my favorite."
"Middle School has so many awesome ways to complete my ALP goals. The clubs are my favorite."
"I like completing the goal surveys. it really keeps me on track throughout the year to reach my goal!"