At Blue Mountain Elementary, we are committed to meeting the needs of Every Child, Every Day. We recognize that students learn at different rates and have unique strengths. To provide appropriate challenge and support, teachers use a variety of instructional strategies, including flexible grouping based on students’ academic needs, differentiated instruction, individualized learning opportunities, and curriculum compacting when appropriate.
Students identified as Gifted and Talented (GT) receive additional support from our GT teacher. Depending on their grade level and area of identification, students participate in enrichment experiences in language arts and/or mathematics that provide additional challenge and opportunities for deeper learning. Fifth-grade students who demonstrate advanced mathematical readiness may also participate in the combined 5th/6th Grade Accelerated Math class. Students in third through fifth-grade also have the opportunity to participate in the Math Olympiad enrichment club once a week before school.
Our GT teacher works with classroom teachers to plan differentiated learning experiences that extend and enrich student learning. This collaborative approach helps ensure that gifted students receive meaningful challenges every day, both in their classrooms and during enrichment opportunities.
