* Variety of electives and course levels for exploration of interests, acceleration, and a rich, in-depth study of the subject

* Opportunities for in-depth Visual and Performing Arts studies

* Foreign Language offered elementary through high school

* Extensive AP course offerings at the high school level

The body of curriculum at Martin GT Magnet Middle School is based on the belief that all students possess gifts and talents that need to be identified, valued, nurtured, and rewarded. Martin offers an innovative approach to education by blending core academic studies with a wide variety of elective courses. Electives enhance and enrich the core studies curricula. At Martin, you can "Dream it-Achieve it!"

The Gifted and Talented program at Martin Middle offers electives in math, science, social studies, language arts, technology, art, music, drama, dance, career & technical education, foreign language, media, and physical education. This model provides students with a wide variety of courses that promote an interest beyond their regular academic classes.

Students spend four periods each day in the core areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. During their three elective periods students explore new areas of interest or study a particular area in depth. This allows students time to hone their talents, or explore new areas of interest. Elective courses are offered on a yearlong, semester, and quarter basis; therefore, a student has the potential to take up to twelve different electives per year. 

All students, through heterogeneously-grouped classes, receive differentiated educational services in the four core areas of instruction:  language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. AG certified staff provide support and assistance to teachers and their students, allowing all students to benefit from best teaching practices. All students have the opportunity to participate in the highest level of differentiated instruction and tiered assignments that allow them challenge and opportunities for success. Teachers have the ability to allow flexibility in their groupings within the classroom, carefully observing for success and need for challenge. In the electives program, many classes, particularly in the arts, are structured so that a student has opportunities from the beginning level, all the way to an advanced level of study.

 

 

The Gifted and Talented program addresses the gifts and talents of all students, so there are no performance measures, auditions, or tests that must be passed before students are accepted into the school.