At Lawton Chiles Middle Academy our gifted students comprise
nearly a third of our student body and are an integral part
of our academic focus. We offer gifted enrichment in social
studies and language arts, meeting the needs of the gifted
through an inclusion model. We see the talents and leadership
skills of our gifted students as vital assets to Lawton Chiles
Middle Academy and one will often find gifted students in
leadership roles such as holding office in the Student Council
and National Junior Honor Society and serving as student
representatives on committees like the uniform and school
safety committees.
How is LCMA's gifted program unique?
At LCMA we believe that all students can master new concepts
and skills when the material is presented in a challenging
manner. One of our roles as gifted teachers is to assist
classroom teachers in developing a curriculum designed to
stimulate, motivate and challenge all students. We accomplish
this in a number of ways including researching curriculum
topics and providing activities and supplemental materials;
planning, lessons and units that address the needs of high
ability students with the classroom teacher; co-evaluating
projects and assignments; and meeting with students in small
groups and on an individual basis.
Advantages to our gifted program include. . .
Gifted enrichment in social studies and language arts.
The ability to develop meaningful extensions to the advanced
curriculum.
Smooth transition from elementary pullout programs to
high school consultation models.
Like the real world, gifted students are no longer socially
isolated.
Opportunity to achieve objectives set forth by the student's
Educational Plan.
Positive gains in self-esteem, behavior, and emotional
adjustment.
Academic and technology resources are utilized more fully.
Ideal setting for developing leadership skills.
High expectations and challenging opportunities lead
to increased academic gains.
Gifted teachers...
Develop a rapport with gifted students and their parents
over the 3-year time period.
Attend team meetings and work with regular classroom
teachers to suggest strategies to better meet the needs
of gifted students.
Coordinate and facilitate large school projects and
academic competitions.
Develop Educational Plans and Matrixes of Services for
gifted students.
Work with students in whole class, small group, or individual
settings.
Enhance the school's curriculum.
Integrate technology.
Facilitate articulation between grade levels and subject
areas.
Packrats Society
This year Mrs. Kallan is meeting weekly with those gifted
6th graders (They’re only Junior Packrats at this stage!)
and 7th and 8th graders who find organizing their binders
a challenge. In these meetings students are encouraged to
take responsibility for their own materials as they critique
the condition of their own binders and then work to improve
them. The group also discusses successful study and organization
strategies and works with their agendas. If you have a Packrat
ask him/her to show you the secret handshake!
Welcome! 
