WAVE Gifted & Talented Magnet (Grades 6-8)
- Differentiated, inter-disciplinary, challenging academic classes
- Curriculum tied to universal themes and real-world issues
- Advanced-level, real-world products and activities
- Acceleration in mathematics as needed
- Advanced technology integrated throughout coursework
- Sixth Grade WAVE Basics Class for cognitive, physical, social/emotional, and leadership development
- WAVE mini-course opportunities based on the research of Renzulli, Kaplan, and Williams
- Independent study
- Awareness of the social and emotional needs of gifted students
- Highly trained staff
Of all the unique approaches to learning utilized in WAVE, the most essential is the focus on
interdisciplinary studies. WAVE curriculum is issues-based, team-taught, interdisciplinary
academic instruction centered around universal concepts. Teachers emphasize the commonalities that transcend content areas and approach these commonalities in a holistic manner. In addition to meeting students’ academic needs to explore topics in greater depth and complexity, an interdisciplinary approach meets students’ affective needs, as well.
One of the research-based approaches to meeting the needs of gifted learners is providing access to enriching learning experiences that the individual student selects. These mini-courses are not grade-specific, but rather interest specific and allow students in grade 6 through 8 to learn together. Mini-courses are taught by WAVE teachers and community members with a unique skill or talent.