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In 1996, Clear Creek Independent School District established an intermediate gifted and talented magnet at Webster Intermediate School, known as Webster Academy-Visions in Education (WAVE). The WAVE program is currently held at Westbrook Intermediate School and has expanded to over 500 students. This GT magnet academy brings together gifted and talented students from across the District for the opportunity to interact with their intellectual peers and to participate in a learning environment designed to facilitate and expand their opportunities and experiences. WAVE also helps the students to understand themselves and assists them in the development of social relationships. Below are some of the unique attributes of WAVE: * Differentiated, interdisciplinary, challenging academic classes * Curriculum tied to universal themes and real-world issues * Advanced-level, real-world products and activities * Language arts/reading integrated into one compacted literature-based course * Acceleration in mathematics as needed * Advanced technology integrated throughout course work * Sixth Grade WAVE Basics Class for cognitive, physical, social/emotional, and leadership development * WAVE mini-course opportunities based on the research of Joseph Renzulli * Independent study * Awareness of the social and emotional needs of gifted students WAVE Program Design: The academic core and other required WAVE courses, based on the research of Joseph Renzulli and Sandra Kaplan, are differentiated, interdisciplinary, and challenging. Advanced level, real-world products and activities are tied to universal themes and other real world issues. Language arts/reading is compacted into one literature based course. WAVE mini-courses provide opportunities for student choice and real-world application. The social and emotional needs of gifted students are addressed on a daily basis. Each WAVE teacher has obtained or is pursuing a State GT Certification. Many teachers have masters’ level courses in gifted education. WAVE Eligibility: All students who have been identified by the Clear Creek Independent School District Gifted and Talented Education Program are eligible to apply to the WAVE GT Magnet. A student must also score 9 points or above on the WAVE Language Arts Compaction Matrix to be eligible for the compacted, interdisciplinary, gifted and talented language arts curriculum offered at WAVE. In WAVE GT Compacted Language Arts: Grade 6, students increase and refine the skills specified in sixth grade language arts. This inter-disciplinary course is focused on a universal theme. It is literature-based and designed to increase and refine skills in critical thinking, high level reading, writing, and presentation skills. Since the course is compacted into one period, students are expected to have basic skills in grammar/usage, reading, and essay writing, determined through the WAVE Language Arts Matrix required for entrance into WAVE. In WAVE GT Social Studies: Grade 6, students increase and refine the skills specified in the sixth grade social studies course description. This inter-disciplinary course is focused on a universal theme and on the people, the geography, and the real-world issues of the historical and contemporary world. Students will learn to use primary sources, research, and critical thinking to produce professionally appropriate products. Classroom activities will include simulations, interactive media lectures, essay writing, and experiential exercises. In WAVE GT Science: Grade 6, students increase and refine their knowledge and experiences in the concepts of science as specified in the sixth grade science course description. This inter-disciplinary course is focused on a universal theme and curriculum concepts are applied to current unanswered questions and issues. Students are responsible for hands-on laboratory experiences, student-directed/independent research and experimentation, and professionally appropriate products. All 6th grade WAVE students are required to complete an original, data-collecting experiment that most enter in the school's science fair. In WAVE GT Compacted Language Arts: Grade 7, students increase and refine the skills specified in sixth grade language arts. This inter-disciplinary course is focused on a universal theme. It is literature-based and designed to increase and refine skills in critical thinking, high level reading, writing, and presentation skills. Since the course is compacted into one period, students are expected to have superior skills in grammar/usage, reading, and essay writing. In WAVE GT Social Studies: Grade 7, Texas history, students increase and refine the skills specified in the seventh grade social studies course description. This inter-disciplinary course is focused on a universal theme and on the people, the geography, and the real-world issues of the historical and contemporary Texas. Students will learn to use primary sources, research, and critical thinking to produce professionally appropriate products. Classroom activities will include simulations, interactive media lectures, essay writing and public speaking, and experiential exercises. In WAVE GT Science: Grade 7, students increase and refine their knowledge and experiences in the concepts of science as specified in the seventh grade science course description. This inter-disciplinary course is focused on a universal theme and curriculum concepts are applied to current unanswered questions and issues. Students are responsible for hands-on laboratory experiences, student-directed/independent research and experimentation, and professionally appropriate products. All 7th grade WAVE students are required to complete an original, data-collecting experiment that most enter in the school's science fair. In WAVE GT Language Arts: Grade 8, students increase and refine the skills specified in eighth grade language arts. This inter-disciplinary course is focused on a universal theme. It is literature-based and designed to increase and refine skills in critical thinking, high level reading, writing, and presentation skills. Students are expected to have superior skills in grammar/usage, reading, and essay writing, with the goal of successful preparation for high school Pre-AP English I. All students will complete one of the Texas Education Agency’s Performance Standards Projects for 8th grade Gifted and Talented Students. In WAVE GT Social Studies: Grade 8, US history, students increase and refine the skills specified in the eighth grade social studies course description. This inter-disciplinary course is focused on a universal theme and on the ideas, the people, the geography, and the events of historical United States, with a goal of better understanding the current issues facing the nation. Students will learn to use primary sources, research, and critical thinking to produce professionally appropriate products. Classroom activities will include simulations, interactive media lectures, shared inquiry, essay writing, and experiential exercises. All students will complete one of the Texas Education Agency’s Performance Standards Projects for 8 th grade Gifted and Talented Students. In WAVE GT Science: Grade 8, students increase and refine their knowledge and experiences in the concepts of science as specified in the eighth grade science course description. This inter-disciplinary course is focused on a universal theme and curriculum concepts are applied to current unanswered questions and issues. Students are responsible for hands-on laboratory experiences, student-directed/independent research and experimentation, and professionally appropriate products. All 8th grade WAVE students are required to complete an original, data-collecting experiment that most enter in the school's science fair. All students will complete one of the Texas Education Agency’s Performance Standards Projects for 8 th grade Gifted and Talented Students. In WAVE GT Mathematics: Grade 6, students increase and refine their knowledge and experiences in the concepts of mathematics as specified in the sixth and seventh grade mathematics course description. This inter-disciplinary course is focused on a universal theme. Students are responsible for hands on explorations and use of data and critical thinking to produce professionally appropriate products. In WAVE GT Mathematics: Grade 7, students increase and refine their knowledge and experiences in the concepts of mathematics as specified in the seventh and eighth grade mathematics course description. This inter-disciplinary course is focused on a universal theme. Students are responsible for hands on explorations, technology explorations, abstract thinking and production of professionally appropriate products. In WAVE GT Mathematics: Grade 8, students increase and refine their knowledge and experiences in the concepts of mathematics as specified in the eighth grade PreAP mathematics course description. This inter-disciplinary course is focused on a universal theme. Students are responsible for hands on explorations, technology explorations, abstract thinking, introductory algebra and the production of professionally appropriate products. In WAVE GT Algebra I, students increase and refine their knowledge and experiences in the concepts of algebra as specified in the PreAP Algebra I course description. Students are responsible for hands on explorations, technology explorations, abstract thinking and introductory Algebra II concepts. In addition to pre-AP Algebra I curriculum, this course does link to the universal themes of 7 th and 8 th  grade and completes Algebra I professional level products that are inter-disciplinary linked. A s a high school credit course, Algebra I PreAP at WAVE will be taught with the same rigor and pacing as Algebra I PreAP offered at CCISD high schools. In addition to the Algebra I PreAP curriculum, this course links to the universal themes of 7th and 8th grade. Students will complete Algebra I content-related professional level products that are linked to the interdisciplinary theme. In WAVE GT Geometry, students increase and refine their knowledge and experiences in the concepts of geometry as specified in the PreAP Geometry course description. Students will explore geometry through technology, art and science related explorations in class and during the required Technology and Art of Geometry mini-course taken in conjunction with this class. In addition to PreAP geometry curriculum, this course does link to the universal themes of 8 th grade and completes professional level products that are inter-disciplinary linked. As a high school credit course, Geometry PreAP at WAVE will be taught with the same rigor and pacing as Geometry PreAP offered at CCISD high schools. In addition to the Geometry PreAP curriculum, this course links to the universal themes of 7th and 8th grade. Students will complete Geometry content-related professional level products that are linked to the interdisciplinary theme. * COURSES RECEIVE HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT BUT WILL NOT COUNT IN HIGH SCHOOL GPA, PENDING ACTION OF HOUSE BILL 3851. ACCORDING TO POLICY EIF (LOCAL), STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-11 MUST BE ENROLLED IN A MATH, SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE. In conjunction with 6 th grade health/fitness, the purpose of the WAVE Basics course is to develop the GT student cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally, with the goal of nurturing a well-rounded, gifted individual. First semester topics include organizational skills, technology, creativity, problem solving, communications, and introspection. During the second semester students apply what they have learned about themselves to a continued development of themselves as a team and community member. Research and product development are also included in this course. Development begun in WAVE Basics is continued throughout the three years of WAVE participation. The focus of the 6th grade WAVE Communications class will be on the multi-dimensional facets of advanced communication. The class is designed to develop those research, communication, and presentation skills necessary for success in WAVE academics and for development and presentation of professional-level products. As defined by the GT Performance Standards Project in the Texas Education Agency, students will demonstrate “the use of appropriate written, spoken, and technological media to convey new learning. Students learn strategies to relate complex understandings to everyday situations and to tailor their messages to the particular needs of the audience.” This course does not replace the Communications Applications course required for high school graduation. The WAVE mini-course meets in an extended block of time. Students have the opportunity to select inter-disciplinary mini-courses, develop independent study projects, or participate in real-world endeavors and product development. When appropriate, classes leave campus for on-site experiences. Topics of study vary according to availability of opportunities and instructors. This course will give students the opportunity to explore advanced computer applications and to create or participate in the development of products utilizing that technology. Photoshop, Dreamweaver and more advanced tasks in Microsoft Office are some of the applications with which students will become adept. Web design, informational and promotional publications and productions, and graphic design are among the professional level products that students will have the opportunity to produce. 7th and 8th grade students enrolling in this course must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications through an evaluation of their individual portfolios during the spring semester of the previous year.
 * WAVE GT Magnet **
 * __ WAVE PreAP/GT Compacted Language Arts: Grade 6 _____ __**
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s)**: 6
 * Eligibility: ** CCISD identified GT and qualified for language arts compaction via the WAVE Language Arts Matrix
 * Notes: ** Summer reading and assignments prior to the course are required.
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE PreAP/GT Social Studies: Grade 6 _____ __**
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6
 * Eligibility:  ** WAVE enrollment
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE __****__ PreAP/GT __****__ Science: Grade 6 __**
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s)**: 6
 * Eligibility:  ** WAVE enrollment
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE __****__ PreAP/GT __****__ Compacted Language Arts: Grade 7 __**
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7
 * Eligibility: ** CCISD identified GT and qualified for language arts compaction via the WAVE Language Arts Matrix, and WAVE enrollment
 * Notes: ** Summer reading and assignments prior to the course are required.
 * Campus ** : **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE __****__ PreAP/GT __****__ Social Studies: Grade 7 __**
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7
 * Eligibility:  ** WAVE enrollment
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE __****__ PreAP/GT __****__ Science: Grade 7 __**
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7
 * Eligibility:  ** WAVE enrollment
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE __****__ PreAP/GT __****__ Language Arts: Grade 8 __**
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 8
 * Eligibility:  ** CCISD identified GT and WAVE enrollment
 * Notes: ** Summer reading and assignments prior to the course are required.
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE __****__ PreAP/GT __****__ Social Studies: Grade 8 __**
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 8
 * Eligibility:  ** WAVE enrollment
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE __****__ PreAP/GT __****__ Science: Grade 8 __**
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 8
 * Eligibility:  ** WAVE enrollment
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE __****__ PreAP/GT __****__ Mathematics: Grade 6 __**
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6
 * Eligibility:  ** WAVE enrollment/6 th  and 6 th  grade PreAP qualifications
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE __****__ PreAP/GT __****__ Mathematics: Grade 7 __**
 * Duration: ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6-7
 * Eligibility: ** WAVE enrollment and WAVE GT Mathematics Grade 6 and 7 th  PreAP qualification on CCISD Math Matrix or WAVE math screening.
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE __****__ PreAP/GT __****__ Mathematics: Grade 8 __**
 * Duration: **  One Year **Grade Level(s)**: 7-8
 * Eligibility: ** WAVE enrollment and WAVE GT Mathematics Grade 7 and 8th PreAP qualification on CCISD Math Matrix
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campus: WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK **
 * __ WAVE __****__ PreAP/GT __****__ Algebra I * __**
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7-8
 * Eligibility: ** WAVE enrollment and WAVE GT Mathematics: Grade 7; Algebra I qualification on CCISD Mathematics Placement Matrix or WAVE GT Mathematics Grade 8.
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE __****__ PreAP/GT __****__ Geometry * __**
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 8
 * Eligibility: ** WAVE enrollment and WAVE Algebra I
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campus ** : **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE Basics: Grade 6 __**
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6
 * Eligibility:  ** WAVE Enrollment
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE Communications __**
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6
 * Eligibility:  ** WAVE Enrollment
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE Mini-course __**
 * Duration: **  One Year  **Grade Level(s)**: 6-8
 * Eligibility: ** WAVE Enrollment (multi-age grouping)
 * Notes: ** $20.00 Fee
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**
 * __ WAVE Investigations in Technology __**
 * Duration: ** One Year **Grade Level(s): **7-8
 * Eligibility:  ** WAVE Enrollment and Portfolio Evaluation (multi-age grouping)
 * Notes: ** None
 * Campus: ** **WAVE MAGNET AT WESTBROOK**