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Elementary Gifted
Magnet ProgramSTRATTON ELEMENTARY AND FREMONT ELEMENTARY
GRADES 3 - 5
Program Overview
The elementary school Gifted Magnet Program:
A full day, self contained gifted and talented magnet program for
grades 3-5
Provides tremendous choice offerings for the most advanced learners
Provides best practices in gifted education
Opportunities for creative work
Tailored education for high-end learners who need a special challenge
A place where students enjoy learning with their intellectual peers while
focusing on exceeding Common Core and Colorado State Standards
Program Goals
All staff members associated with the Gifted Magnet Program
will foster each student’s ability to:
Think critically and creatively
Communicate effectively
Understand the natural world and a global society
Build a balanced sense of self
Contribute to society
Meet and exceed standards
Differentiated Instruction
Teachers, specially trained in gifted education, intentionally vary the curriculum by differentiating instruction through:
Pacing of materials covered
Complexity of thought
Multiple perspectives
Ethical issues
Moral dilemmas
Critical thinking
Creative thinking
Multiple intelligences
Problem-based learning
And leadership/working styles
Parent Information Nights
April 5th at 6pm
Stratton Elementary School
2460 Paseo Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
719-328-3400
April 7th at 6pm
Fremont Elementary School
5110 El Camino Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719-328-5600
For More InformationContacts: Beth Graber, GMP Coordinator
719-328-3917
Kristin Balsick, Gifted and Talented Facilitator
Gifted & Talented Office
1115 N El Paso, #26
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-520-2464