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ow your child is gifted when. . . . He has already asked “Why” a hundred times today=
.. . And it is only eight o’clock in the morning! |
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p; I am ex=
cited about working with your child this year in the Academically and/or In=
tellectually Gifted program! =
We will be working on seminars, math Olympiad, and projects. Any=
feedback, questions, or suggestions that you may have are welcomed. I look forward to working with you =
as partners in your child’s education. My e-mail is hambrickja@hickoryschools.net. Thank you, Janet Hambrick AIG Teacher |
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Common Myths
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About Gifted Students
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· Gifted students are a homogeneous group, all high a=
chievers. · Gifted students do not need help. If they are reall=
y gifted, they can manage on their own. · Gifted students have fewer problems than others bec=
ause their intelligence and abilities somehow exempt them from the hassles =
of daily life. · The future of a gifted student is assured: a world =
of opportunities lies before the student. · Gifted students are self-directed; they know where =
they are heading. · The social and emotional development of the gifted =
student is at the same level as his or her intellectual development.=
· Gifted students are nerds and social isolates. · The primary value of the gifted student lies in his=
or her brain power. · The gifted student's family always prizes his or he=
r abilities. · Gifted students need to serve as examples to others=
and they should always assume extra responsibility. · Gifted students make everyone else smarter.<=
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"Comic Sans MS";mso-latinext-font-family:"Comic Sans MS";language:EN'> · Gifted students can accomplish anything they put th=
eir minds to. All they have to do is apply themselves. · Gifted students are naturally creative and do not n=
eed encouragement. · Gifted children are easy to raise and a welcome add=
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