Gifted Jaguars and Eagles

Jefferson, Kennedy students named AP Scholars Published on August 29, 2018 The College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program has recognized one AP International Diploma recipient, 16 National AP Scholars, 79 AP Scholars with Distinction, 43 AP Scholars with Honor and 136 AP Scholars from Bloomington Jefferson and Kennedy high schools. AP International Diploma Camille Jones (Jefferson) has been granted an AP International Diploma.  To be eligible, students must receive scores of 3 or higher on five or more AP exams in three or more subject areas. National AP Scholars  are students with an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more exams. National AP Scholars are Anton Burton, David Floeder, Nathan Glenna, Rachel Graff, Elena Hayday, Jessica Jenkins, Camille Jones, Ian Klein, Zane Lundsgaard, Charles Maki, Robert Martz, Kristin Monson, Nathan Noma, Kenny Peng, Adeline Vacura and Samuel Vacura. AP Scholars with Distinction  a

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Competition! Charles Maki (JHS) Ryan Martz (JHS) Amelia Miller (JHS) Isabella Phan (JHS) Emily Wammer (JHS) Skylar Volden (KHS) Max Mallinger (KHS)

2018 MCGT Annual Mini-Conference  Edina Community Center 3rd Floor 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424  September 08, 2018 9:00 AM  Whether your child is navigating a transition, hoping for a different year than last year or excited to continue their gifted learner experiences, there are strategies that support your family. Start off your school year with this opportunity to learn, talk, and network with other parents, educators, professionals, and long-time advocates for gifted children. Organization & Study Skills Boot Camp  with Melissa Malen Learn Top 3 Skills in 60 Min! Setting Your Kids Up For Success  with Tina Van Erp Set the Foundation which can be Built on through the School Year! Putting the Fun back into Parenting  with Wendi Schirvar Increase Child’s Cooperation and Functioning while Parenting Less! When : Saturday, September 8, 2018, 9am to 12pm Where : Edina Education Center, 3rd floor ~ 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424.  Registr

The PSAT is offered this year on Saturday, October 13 . We have practice books to check out in the Career Center. You can also find practice materials on  Khan Academy  and at CollegeBoard's  website . I highly recommend Breakaway Test Prep if you would like to do some prep outside of school.  To register for the test go to this link and please turn in your money to the Career and College Center by October 8th .  

This has been a busy week and school hasn't even started yet.  On Monday we had our orientation for the incoming class of DAHS at Normandale Community College.  Students got a tour, their Chromebooks, college textbooks, college ids, and learned how to log into D2L!   On Wednesday we had Jumpstart and Mrs. Wallerick gave a presentation to PSEO students - including DAHS grads - about how to start thinking about their college application process.  I'm going on one last vacation this weekend but we start on Monday, August 27th!  Enjoy the end of summer!

Almost 40 students completed Kennedy's AP boot camp this week.  These students took time out of their summer to get ready for a higher academic challenge this coming school year. I really enjoyed working with them and look forward to seeing them in the fall at KHS!  Congrats and good luck this year!   Here are some resources for you to look at if you couldn't come!  http://www.hercampus.com/high-school/6-tips-rocking-your-ap-classes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1zr3dGjrww