Philosophy and Goals
Carefully considering the needs that all gifted students share, Renaissance teachers have adopted ideals that are consistent with “best practices” in educational programs for gifted students.
Academic Goals for Students
1. Acquire a solid foundation in the content areas of mathematics, language and communication arts,
social studies, and science.
2. Learn at an advanced level within these content areas.
3. Produce work within these areas that reflects individuality and creativity at a level that is advanced in
relationship to other students of the same grade.
4. Use technology as a productivity tool. (Arizona K-12 Standards)
Cognitive and Affective Goals for Students
1. Problem solve; and think creatively, critically and logically; make connections between ideas.
2. Acquire the knowledge and skills of learning and organizing.
3. Acquire advanced research skills to gather, analyze, and apply information and ideas.
4. Acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively both within and beyond the classroom.
5. Acquire the knowledge and skills to make decisions and act as a responsible member of a community.(Renzulli,Joseph; Reis, Sally. The School-Wide Enrichment Model. 1997)
Carefully considering the needs that all gifted students share, Renaissance teachers have adopted ideals that are consistent with “best practices” in educational programs for gifted students.
Academic Goals for Students
1. Acquire a solid foundation in the content areas of mathematics, language and communication arts,
social studies, and science.
2. Learn at an advanced level within these content areas.
3. Produce work within these areas that reflects individuality and creativity at a level that is advanced in
relationship to other students of the same grade.
4. Use technology as a productivity tool. (Arizona K-12 Standards)
Cognitive and Affective Goals for Students
1. Problem solve; and think creatively, critically and logically; make connections between ideas.
2. Acquire the knowledge and skills of learning and organizing.
3. Acquire advanced research skills to gather, analyze, and apply information and ideas.
4. Acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively both within and beyond the classroom.
5. Acquire the knowledge and skills to make decisions and act as a responsible member of a community.(Renzulli,Joseph; Reis, Sally. The School-Wide Enrichment Model. 1997)