Alpha’s overall purpose/goal is to provide intellectually gifted children in grades 2-6 as defined by the Mississippi Department of Education, with educational experiences that meet their specific needs.

Goal:

1. To provide a differentiated curriculum that is based on student learning styles and interests

Objectives:

1. Students will complete a learning style inventory. This information will be used to create curriculum plans and specify teaching methods.

2. Students will complete an interest inventory. This information will be utilized to help make decisions regarding plans for curriculum.

Goal:

2. To develop creativity and thinking skills

Objectives:

1. Based on individual ability, the students will develop their skills in creativity.

2. Based on individual ability, the students will demonstrate the use of thinking skills.

Goal:

3. To enhance self-awareness

Objectives:

1. Students will identify their own strengths and weaknesses.

2. Students will develop recognition of their individual talents and exhibit them.

Goal:

4. To develop an awareness of the social-emotional needs

Objectives:

1. Students will understand the importance of self-esteem.

2. Students will develop an understanding of how to communicate their needs and develop an understanding of coping strategies.

Goal:

5. To develop skills in order to become future leaders

Objectives:

1. Students will identify the necessary characteristics of leaders.

2. Based on their individual abilities, students will demonstrate leadership skills.

Goal:

6. To develop lifelong learners

Objectives:

1. Students will enroll in advanced classes as these options become available.

2. Students will develop a desire for a college education as they develop an understanding of a variety of career choices.