One Pride, Many Paths: Exploring Giftedness & Diverse Talents
Multiple Intelligences Magnet
At Thomas Jefferson Elementary, we believe every child is smart—just in different ways.
Our approach to learning is grounded in Dr. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory, which recognizes that students learn best when teaching connects to their individual strengths, interests, and natural talents.
The 8 Types of Intelligence Learners | |
|---|---|
Verbal/Linguistic | Musical/Rhythmic |
Logical/Mathematical | Visual/Spatial |
Bodily/Kinesthetic | Naturalist |
Intrapersonal | Interpersonal |
Gifted Programs
Gifted children are present in all segments of the population. Gifted children are entitled to broadened access to the gifted program regardless of race, national origin, gender or socioeconomic background.
Program opportunities are provided for gifted students in elementary and secondary settings. The elementary program consists of either an enrichment class in a pull-out setting or content area classes where gifted students are cluster grouped together with a gifted endorsed teacher.
In our "Pride," we recognize that giftedness is a special need. These students don't need more work (quantity); they need harder work (complexity) to keep their intellectual fire burning.