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Photographs for January - Quincy hosts the Lego Robotics Tournament at North Quincy High.

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Academic Enrichment

In-School After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs

Within the Quincy Public Schools teachers, principals, and system-wide administrators strive to meet the needs of talented students within their individual schools and with system-wide opportunities. Although all schools do not have all of the learning/enrichment activities listed, all schools are involved in efforts to infuse critical arid creative thinking throughout the curriculum on a daily basis. In addition, ongoing professional development allows teachers to increase their skills in meeting the needs of the academically talented student in the classroom. Examples of opportunities, available to students are as follows:

 

High School

At the high school, gifted students have a wide selection of challenging honors and advanced placement courses in everything from the arts to the sciences to languages and more. Students work closely with their guidance counselors and teachers to plan out a program which will challenge them. Beyond academics, there are many opportunities with clubs and after-school programs such as drama, music, robotics and leadership activities to expand and deepen their skills.

 

Beyond the Classroom Programs

We recognize that students may be looking for opportunities beyond the school day. Here are a sampling of activities. Speak with your child's school or guidance counselor to get information or to learn about additional opportunities.

Elementary/Middle School Programs

The Saturday Course at Milton Academy

The Saturday Course at Milton Academy provides an opportunity for some fourth graders who have been identified in their home schools as gifted and talented to come together in a learning environment dedicated to the advancement of individual potential.

Established in 1978, the purpose of this program is to provide varied enrichment activities for gifted and talented students from surrounding communities. Emphasis is given to activities that require critical thinking and problem solving strategies.

Students selected by their respective school districts are in the fourth grade. Space in the program is allocated to each community based on fourth grade enrollment figures. Children in the Quincy Public Schools are selected by principals and teachers. Each elementary school has at least two spaces for fourth graders, and students who have been selected may return to participate in the fifth and sixth grade offerings.

Organized in small group settings, children are able to use all the facilities, learning areas, and equipment of Milton Academy. Participants select two courses that are held on Saturday mornings for five or six weeks. Each course period is approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. Course offerings may include the following: independent projects, scientific studies, computer activities, trial courts, mystery and historical writing, photography workshops, laboratory exercises, stock market analysis, plays, art appreciation programs, and chemistry. Opportunities are provided for children to interact in physical education activities. There is a very important sharing session of ideas and projects conducted weekly. Parents, as well as the home school, receive written. assessments of their children's progress.

There is a fee for registration and for the courses. Financial assistance may be given. Transportation is provided by parents. For additional information visit the Saturday Course page.

Summer Institute for Academically Talented Students

For over 17 years, the Quinsy Public Schools has offered The Summer Institute for Academically Talented and Highly Motivated Students. The Summer Institute is an intensive, two­week, half­day enrichment program that is designed to meet and challenge the academic and artistic needs of students entering grades 4 through 8. Participants must lie highly motivated, achieving students who enjoy a challenging and stimulating learning environment.

Students may select courses in the arts (Jazzin' and Jammin', Art Studio Workshop, The Musical Theatre Experience, The Joy of Singing, and Photography), Sciences (Crime Lab, Chemistry Lab, Backyard Explorers), Social Studies/Language Arts (Newscast, Simulation Games), Computers (Software Exploration, Computer Art), and Languages (Hola Amigos I, II, III). In addition, students participate in field trips and/or special interest afternoon sessions.

Other two­week Summer Institutes held recently include Animals Through the Arts and Sense-Sational Science. (for students entering grades K arid 1), Let's Go Beachcombing! (for students entering grades 1­2), Nature Keepers (for students entering grades 2­4), Institute on Marine Ecology (for students entering grades 5­8), Raise the Curtain (for students entering grades 4­8).

A tuition fee is charged thereby enabling the Summer Institute programs to be self­supporting. Brochures are mailed to the homes of all children attending the Quincy Public Schools in March or April.

For further information, contact the office of Extended Educational Programs at 617-984-8888