Sccpss Gifted & Advanced Programs

Explorers Academy - Academics & Innovation!

Click to Register: https://tinyurl.com/SCCPSSExplore

The Explorers Academy - formerly the Junior University - will offer an enriching experience for students during the summer months. These camps provide a diverse range of courses in English/Language Arts, mathematics, social studies, world languages, and advanced placement (AP) preparation. Our innovative approach to learning incorporates game-based activities, hands-on experiments, and STEM projects to enhance students' understanding and enjoyment of the subjects.

Key Features:
Comprehensive Curriculum: Our camps focus on developing essential academic skills such as reading, writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving, while also fostering executive function skills like time management, flexibility, and organization.

Small Class Sizes: With a limited number of students per class, our experienced instructors can provide individualized attention and support to maximize student learning and engagement.

Experienced Staff: Our camp instructors are highly qualified educators with expertise in their respective subject areas, dedicated to creating a positive and stimulating learning environment for all participants.

Hands-On Learning: Through hands-on experiments, interactive projects, and collaborative activities, students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts and develop a deeper understanding of the material.
Grades 3–5 focus on Discover with hands-on Makers Lab activities, French and Spanish language exposure, enrichment in English language arts, math, and science, and community-based design challenges.

Grades 6–8 focus on Innovate with weekly CTAE pathway rotations such as Culinary Arts, Agriculture, and Future Skills, along with real-world problem solving, world language development, and leadership experiences.

Grades 9–12 focus on Apply and Launch with AP Bootcamp experiences, CTAE pathway exploration in areas such as Culinary Arts, Agriculture, and Future Skills, and college and career readiness skills.

Program highlights include daily academic and CTAE integration, weekly career pathway rotations, world language opportunities at every level, leadership and collaboration activities, daily lunch, and transportation.

The program will take place June 1-18 Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Savannah Early College High School. $100 fee includes lunch and transportation

🏫 From the classroom to the district—your ideas matter!

🎉📚 Welcome Back, SCCPSS! 📚🎉

From inquiry and innovation to critical and creative thinking, we can't wait to see the amazing things our scholars will accomplish in 2025–2026. Let’s make this a year of challenge, growth, and excellence! 💡✨

🎓 Junior University: Summer Camps 2025 🌍

📍 Hosted at Georgia Southern University's Armstrong Campus

🗓️ June 2 – June 18 | 🕘 Monday–Thursday | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💰 Just $100 for 11 days of learning and fun!

🚀 Grades 3–7:
Join us for exciting enrichment courses in ELA, Science, Math, and World Languages!

📚 Grades 8–12:
Get a head start on your Advanced Placement Courses with focused boot camps!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or learn more!
📢 Space is limited—secure your spot today!

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System

🎉🌟 Celebrating Gifted Education Month at Godley Station K-8! 🌟🎉
We are so proud of our gifted students and all they’ve achieved so far this year! 💡📚🔬

🏆 Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl
📖 Upper Elementary – 1st Place Regional – Headed to State!
📖 Middle School – 1st Place Regional

🔬 Science Standouts
👩‍🔬 Two 5th graders heading to the State Science Fair!

📝 Spelling Bee Brilliance
🗣️ One of our 5th graders placed 2nd in the District – Going to State!

🧪 Elementary Science Olympiad
🥈 2nd Place Regional – Off to State!

👏 Let’s cheer on our scholars as they represent Godley Station with curiosity, confidence, and excellence! 💙💛 Godley Station K8 School

🌟 Celebrating Gifted Education Month at Brock Elementary School! 🌟

We are incredibly proud of our gifted students and their amazing achievements this year! Our students shined at the Student Success Expo, placing in every competition entered—a true testament to their talent, creativity, and hard work! 🎉🏆

🥇 1st Place - R3 Art Challenge (Recycle, Rebuild, Reuse) (Grades 3-5): Logan Walters, Lola Barnhart, Serenity Patilla, Jordan Rolston, London Mobley

🥇 1st Place - Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest (Grades 3-5): Juan Castro Quintana, Omari Thomas, Chloe Gibbons, Gabrielle Colon, Vincent Campbell

🥉 3rd Place - Straw Tower Challenge (Grades 3-5): Taylor Smalls, Jordan Rolston

🎖 Superintendent Student of the Month for December: Chloe Gibbons

📖 Brock ES Spelling Bee Winner: Jaliyah Brown

📚 Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Competitors (Lower Level 2-3 & Upper Level 4-5)

We are so proud of these students for their hard work, leadership, and dedication! Their success reflects the excellence of our gifted program and the bright future ahead. Keep up the amazing work! 🚀✨

Otis J. Brock, III Elementary School

🎉 Exciting News - IT'S GIFTED EDUCATION MONTH! 🎉

We are thrilled to share a moment of pride and celebration as our very own Georgia state gifted program manager, along with other esteemed colleagues, received a proclamation from Governor Brian Kemp! This significant declaration marks March as Gifted Education Month, a time to honor and recognize the incredible contributions of gifted education in our communities.

This proclamation not only highlights the importance of nurturing gifted minds but also serves as a reminder of the dedication and passion of our gifted education teachers. Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to these amazing educators who inspire and challenge our students to reach their full potential.

Join us in celebrating this wonderful achievement and remember to thank a gifted education teacher today! 🌟

🚀 Breaking Records and Kicking Off Gifted Education Month! 🚀
SCCPSS is celebrating BIG this year with 19 AP Honor School Awards—up from 14 last year! 🎉 Plus, 3 new schools have joined the ranks of excellence! 👏

🎈 And tomorrow marks the start of Gifted Education Month! What a fantastic way to begin the celebration! 🎉

🌟 Who made the list?
Find out here 👉 SCCPSS AP Honor Schools 2025: https://www.sccpss.com/news/news-landing-page/~board/district-news/post/eight-sccpss-high-schools-named-ap-honor-schools-for-2025

Eight SCCPSS High Schools Named AP Honor Schools for 2025. SCCPSS saw an increase to 19 Honor School Awards from the previous year's 14, and three new schools joined the list of honorees! Learn more at SCCPSS.com
https://www.sccpss.com/news/news-landing-page/~board/district-news/post/eight-sccpss-high-schools-named-ap-honor-schools-for-2025

🎉 Congratulations to Our 2024-2025 REACH Georgia Scholars! 🎉

Today, SCCPSS proudly hosted the 2024-2025 REACH Georgia Scholar Signing Ceremony! REACH Georgia is a mentoring and scholarship program designed to ensure that students have the support they need to achieve their dreams of attending college and succeeding in their careers. Scholars who complete the program are awarded a $10,000 scholarship to a HOPE-eligible college or university.

Please join us in celebrating this year's outstanding scholars:
📚 DeRenne Middle School: Caleb Thomas
📚 Georgetown K8 School: Brielle Sayers
📚 Isle of Hope K8 School: Nathalie Vincent
📚 Mercer Middle School: Aaliyah Williams
📚 Savannah Classical Academy: Khionna Edge
📚 Southwest Middle School: Shawn Smith

We are so proud of these incredible students and excited for the bright futures ahead of them. Congratulations, scholars! 🎓✨

Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/CLCVYzcu61
Video Link: https://youtu.be/mvdoZTfJBqQ?si=0kyaU-JHXWm1ZJJ9