Gifted Jaguars and Eagles

A parent recently shared this article with me and I thought I'd post it here to share with other parents, teachers, etc. https://www.sengifted.org/post/g-squared-supporting-your-gifted-lgbt-student G-Squared. Supporting Your Gifted LGBT Student Updated:  Jan 29, 2019 By Alessa Keener. We live in unprecedented times, where many Americans can proudly and safely live as out lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. One measure of progress is in the number of states that have marriage equality –15 states as of today and the District of Columbia. Despite the many positive steps our country continues to take to overcome discrimination and crimes against LGBTQ people, concerns still exist about the safety of our young people and their coming out process. Substance abuse, self-injury, homelessness, and suicide affect a disproportionate number of youth who identify as LGBT. When children grow up both gifted and LGBT, they oftentimes experience a

https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/a-crooked-seat-at-the-table-black-and-alone-in-an-honors-class?utm_source=tt64-magazine&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=first-bell A Crooked Seat at the Table: Black and Alone in an Honors Class Educator Kiara Lee-Heart was often the only Black student in her high school honors classes. Here’s what she wishes her teachers—and all educators—knew about that experience. DR. KIARA LEE-HEART OCTOBER 1, 2019 It was Shirley Chisolm who said, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”  So, let’s say you bring one. The chair brings you closer to the table, but its legs are wobbly and it lacks the support you need to survive and thrive. Your posture is compromised.  It’s the price Black students often pay for a seat at the table, for access to opportunity, particularly when they are the only Black student in their honors class. Picture it: You’re in a class that will challenge your mind, expand your world

Today we are PreACT testing potential DAHS students for next year.  It is exciting to be able to put faces to the essays!  I am excited to work with these students next year!

Congrats to the following Jefferson students for placing as National Merit Finalists.  I had the opportunity to work with all these students in DA and in AP US Government & Politics.  They are amazing - both as thinkers and as producers of knowledge! Katelynn Brandwick Jillayne Clarke Colden Longley Christopher Melville Charles Weismann Henry Weismann

Hi all, I'm very pleased that EF has finalized the dates of our China trip and will be booking our flights very soon.   We will leave for China on Thursday, July 9 and return on Monday, July 20. In addition, we will have 2 meetings that are required for students to attend with their parents. Our required meetings will be on Friday, April 10 and Monday, June 15. Time and location TBD but will likely be in the early evening like last time. Sincerely, Sarah and Meredith