Martha Cantrell, Gifted Coordinator mcantrell@habersham.k12.ga.us (706) 778-7161
Gifted Program
Tapping Our Potential
EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR GIFTED STUDENTS
UGA TIP Scholar Weekends provide opportunities for academically talented students in grades 8-11 to take short courses during weekend-long programs at the University of Georgia. Courses provide enrichment, sharpen skills, and help students define pathways to college majors and careers.
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Gifted Referrals
February is Gifted Referral Month for Habersham County Schools. Eligibility for the gifted program is based on State Board of Education Rule 160-4-2-.38. This rule along with the gifted referral forms may be viewed below. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files. If you need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader click below.
Any parent or other interested person who wishes to make a referral for an elementary school child should contact the following Discovery teachers at Demorest Elementary School at 706-778-4126 or by email.
Jane Kitchens jkitchens@habersham.k12.ga.us
Stacey McLaurin smclaurin@habersham.k12.ga.us
Nancy Rambin nrambin@habersham.k12.ga.us
Referrals for students in grades 6-12 should be made to the gifted program teachers at the school that the student attends. The school office can help in contacting these teachers. For more information, please call Martha Cantrell at 706 778-7161.
Education Program for Gifted Students
For more information visit the following links:
The National Association for Gifted Children
The Georgia Association for Gifted Children
The Georgia Department of Education
For more information about the Advocates for Gifted and Talented Learners for Habersham (AGTLH) contact Tammy Caudell at tscaudell@windstream.net
