Elementary Laboratory Center
There are many definitions for giftedness. They all have one element in common: A gifted person is someone who shows, or has the potential for showing, an exceptional level of performance in one or more areas of expression. Some of these abilities are very general and can affect a broad spectrum of the person's life, such as leadership skills or the ability to think creatively. Some are very specific talents and are only evident in particular circumstances, such as a special aptitude in mathematics, science, or music. Quincy Public Schools provides educational experiences appropriate to the needs of all children, including those who are high-ability, gifted learners. Some of the needs of gifted students can be met in regular classrooms with adequate teacher training and support services. Some needs will be met in separate programs where students can learn beyond the classroom and meet other students who share their abilities.
In the elementary schools, we begin to identify and challenge gifted children with an array of academic and arts courses. Our Elementary Laboratory Center (ELC) gives identified gifted grade 5 students a one-day-per-week academic and enrichment program designed to broaden and deepen their academic experience.
Special consideration:
From time to time principals, teachers, and parents may feel that students who do not meet the test score or other criteria are nevertheless academically talented. These students may be retested (if there is a marked discrepancy between their achievement test and their CSI scores) or examples of highlevel projects or classroom work may be submitted. as supportive evidence.
For further information, contact Principal Jen Fay-Beers at 617-984-8725.
Each second we live is a new and unique moment that never was before and never will be again.
And what do we teach our children? We teach them that two and two make four and that Paris is the capital of France.
When will we also teach them what they are?
We should say to each of them: do you know what you are?
You are a marvel. You are unique.
In all the world there is no other child exactly like you. In the millions of years that have passed there has never been a child like you…..
You may become another Shakespeare, a Michelangelo, a Beethoven. You have the capacity for anything.
Yes, you are a marvel.
PABLO CASALS, Joys and Sorrows