SPRING NEWS AND NOTES

Finally! As I exit a warm corner of the building, my perennial friends, the Crocus family, greets me warmed by the daily sun. It is a great and welcome site indeed.  With any luck, the “in like a lion and out like a lamb” deal will go quickly. That said, spring is a busy time for our students.  Recently, our UCONN colleagues were here to speak on ways to enhance our Early College Education (ECE) program. Presently, Juniors can elect to enroll in the American Studies course (AMST 1201) in our Language Arts and History Gr. 11 courses. It is a wonderful and very inexpensive way to receive college credit while in high school.  I will be presenting this program to sophomores soon who need to register by 06/01/13. More details soon!

 

Juniors should remember to sign up online @ www.collegeboard.com for the June 1st SAT on Fishers. The online deadline is May 2nd. Please be aware that there are costly penalties for missing this deadline. The cost is $50 and the fee for Subject tests (you may take up to 3 of the 1 hr. tests) is $23+$12 for each test taken. Subject tests are typically taken when a student has garnered the most content possible from a subject area (i.e. after Spanish 4 or 5 for that World Language). Seniors are busy weighing college options. Remember, families do not have to make a decision until May 1st. Weigh your options and above all, be a wise consumer. I am happy to be a part of any family discussion as well and am only an email or phone call away.

 

We are very excited to be exploring and implementing the UConn Renzulli model of learning that takes gifted and talented opportunities and expands it to all students. To that end, we will be revising our FI Program of Study to include more opportunities for individualized learning and independent study possibilities as well. Look for that as we begin the scheduling process this spring. In closing, I look forward to seeing all of you for our graduation ceremony on June 25th, for our very talented seniors as they transition into life. Respectfully, Gil Amaral



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