JCMS Services and Groups

The following are services offered at Jessie Clark Middle School:  

(All services may not be included on this web page. )  

*Cluster Grouping  

Grade Skipping (especially math) Offer transition math, pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry
 
Extracurricular Activities (math team, academic team, forensics team, STLP, FCCLA, BETA)

Excel classes (art, humanities, band, orchestra, physical education, family and consumer sciences, music, technology, computers, chorus, etc.)   Leadership opportunities are given as they arise  

All teacher *differentiate instruction throughout the year  

Teachers give students choices of varying difficulties (extensions menu)  

Peer tutoring   Bonus point opportunities  

Creating visual displays  

Group presentations (skits, plays, teaching)  

Writing and Performing raps or songs about the curriculum  

While these services are listed for gifted and talented students, they are not limited to gifted and talented students.  

*Refer to Definitions of Gifted and Talented Lingo.  All definitions are copied from the Kentucky State Regulations for Gifted and Talented Programs.