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The 2008
- 09 Course Catalog lists all approved high school courses
for Howard County Schools for the 2007-08 school year. Due to enroll-ment
and staffing differences at each high school, course selections vary from
school to school. For specific details on courses offered
at Hammond High School, please contact Ms. Jane Mooney, Student Services
Director, at 410-313-7620.
2007
- 08 Course Catalog
Registration Information for the 2008-09 School Year: New
Students
Continuing
Students
Gifted and Talented Program: The program provides distinctive services
for advanced-level learners in academic areas and the
visual and performing arts. Program services offer accelerated and enriched
learning opportunities. Program implementation varies at the elementary,
middle and high school levels.
Definition One: Gifted behavior
consists of behaviors that reflect an interaction
among three basic clusters of human traits above average ability, high
levels of task commitment, and high levels of creativity. Students demonstrating
gifted behaviors are those possessing or capable of developing this composite
set of traits and applying them to any potentially valuable area of human
performance. (Adapted
from Joseph Renzulli's definition.)
Definition Two: Highly able students are those who have been talent spotted as having outstanding abilities in the area of general intellectual capabilities, specific academic aptitudes, or the creative, visual, or performing arts. (Annotated Code of Maryland, 8.201.202.)
The Howard County Public School System
subscribes to multi-dimensional definitions of giftedness, seeking to
recognize and develop talents in students.
High School Program: Each high
school has one G/T resource teacher and designated G/T content area teachers
who coordinate the following program
services.
G/T Courses: 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 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. A detailed description of specific G/T courses and prerequisites can be found in High School Program of Studies. The Guidance Department at each school can also assist in registration for these courses.
Independent Research Course Description: Independent Research is a college-level course in which students design an original research study or creative production in self-selected areas of interest. Students learn advanced-level research methodologies and college-level writing and oral presentation skills. Under the guidance of the G/T resource teacher, each student identifies a problem and formulates a research question. Student researchers address identified problems, answer research questions, and communicate the results of their creative achievements to appropriate audiences. Students collaborate and receive ongoing feedback from professionals in their selected areas of study.
G/T Intern/Mentor Program Description: The G/T Intern/Mentor Program is a college-level course in which students design an original research study or creative production. Students study off-campus with a professional mentor in a self-selected area of interest. Student research or creative production focuses on contributing new knowledge to the field of study. The G/T resource teacher facilitates classroom and internship experiences, focusing on advanced-level research methodologies and college-level writing and oral presentation skills. At the mentor site, students apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in an authentic, professional environment. Interested students contact the G/T resource teacher to secure an application and schedule an interview. Placement decisions are contingent upon the availability of mentors in the specific field of study.
For more details about the G/T Program at Hammond High School, please contact Mrs. April Lerner, G/T Coordinator at 703-313-7615 or at april_lerner@hcpss.org.
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Hammond High School
8800 Guilford Road, Columbia, Maryland 21046
PHONE: 410.313.7615; FAX: 410.313.7632
A Howard County, Maryland Public School
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