AFFECTIVE GOALS

Gemini students will demonstrate the ability to:

§  Understand his/her own feelings about giftedness

§  Analyze social and ethical issues and develop sensitive responses.

§  Enhance his/her ability to understand personal needs as well as the needs of others.

§  Find socially acceptable ways of dealing with boredom.

§  Develop healthy self-concepts related to his/her potential. 

§  Interact effectively with others.

§  Act as a socially responsible citizen.

§  Relate to other Gemini students intellectually and socially.

§  Increase self-awareness by promoting realization and acceptance of one's capacities and an understanding of one's needs and interests

§  Interact with stimulating and interesting adults.

CRITICAL THINKING/CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING GOALS

Gemini students will demonstrate the ability to:

• Analyze and apply higher-level thinking strategies in unique and challenging contexts.
• Analyze and apply skills of inquiry and research for in-depth explorations.
• Apply theoretical knowledge and critical thinking in practical situations.
• Acquire necessary thinking skills and self-directed learning to become an independent, creative producer.
• Utilize in-depth contents and employ appropriate thinking skills to generate unique and complex products consistent with his/her level of study.
• Problem-solve when presented with a host of variables.
• Learn through creative expression, exploration and experimentation.

COMMUNICATIONS/LEADERSHIP GOALS

 Gemini students will demonstrate the ability to:

• Communicate complex ideas clearly and with confidence.
• Productively contribute his/her perspective and talent in a cooperative learning environment.
• Complete and present a quality project or product resulting from individual or collaborative efforts.
• Maximize his/her leadership potential.
• Reason orally with others.
• Resolve conflicts.

METACOGNITIVE  GOALS

 Gemini students will demonstrate the ability to:

§  Nurture, facilitate, and evaluate and critique his/her own learning

§  Develop and assess his/her special talents and interest to achieve realistic goals.

§  Plan, and monitor his/her own learning strategies and the learning strategies of others.

PRACTICAL/ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS

Gemini students will demonstrate the ability to:

• Identify and utilize available resources to actualize his/her ideas.
• Use time constructively.
• Develop expertise in fields of study.
• Choose activities at appropriate levels and pace
• Stimulate his/her aspirations and pursuit of higher-level goals.
• Develop independent learning skills.