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Welcome to Monument Academy's Elementary Gifted and Talented (GT) Program, where we embrace an innovative enrichment model. Our approach is designed to ignite the potential of our GT students, propelling them beyond traditional learning boundaries.
In our program, we foster a dynamic learning environment by engaging identified GT students in focused enrichment projects. These projects are conducted in small groups, allowing personalized attention from our GT facilitator. These projects are developed blending diverse concepts seamlessly, ensuring that the projects are both intellectually stimulating and aligned with grade-specific content.
In the realm of mathematics, our commitment to tailored education shines through. Our grade-level teams expertly organize students into ability groups for math, offering an above-grade-level class at every level. Even within our GT groups, students identified as mathematically gifted are presented with captivating math activities that continually challenge and inspire them.
Language Arts finds its place as an integral thread woven into our enrichment projects. Our GT facilitators collaborate with classroom teachers, harmonizing their efforts to provide differentiated materials that cater to the specific strengths of identified students. This collaborative approach enriches the language arts experience, fostering comprehensive growth and development.
At Monument Academy, we pride ourselves on nurturing the extraordinary capabilities of our GT students. Our holistic enrichment model cultivates not only academic excellence but also a passion for learning that will propel them toward a future marked by limitless possibilities.
Scroll down to see what students are working on in groups.
Fifth graders are working through the invention process: identifying problems, designing solutions, prototyping, testing, and improving. The unit culminates in a “Shark Tank”-style pitch where students present their inventions, explain how they work, and persuade an audience using clear reasoning, benefits, and evidence. The focus is on creativity and strong communication.
Fourth graders are tackling a big question: What would humans need to survive on Mars? Students research real constraints (air, water, food, shelter, energy, transportation) and use problem-solving to design solutions. This project blends science, engineering, and creativity while building research and collaboration skills.
In math groups, 4th graders persevere to solve complex, multi-step problems.
Third graders are digging into a novel study with a focus on deep comprehension. Students practice making strong inferences, tracking character motivation, identifying theme, and supporting ideas with evidence from the text. Discussions and written responses push students to go beyond “what happened” and into “why it matters.”
In math groups, 3rd graders persevere to solve complex problems.
Second graders are exploring how pushes and pulls affect the way objects move. Students design mini-tests, collect simple data, and explain what happened using science vocabulary (force, speed, direction, friction). The goal is to think like scientists: wonder, test, revise, and explain.
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