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Center for Gifted Studies

CGS

Our Middle School Centers for Gifted Studies offer Pinellas County gifted students in grades 6-8 an opportunity for full-time gifted services. Students will learn from gifted endorsed teachers, collaborate with intellectual and age peers whiling experiencing advanced, integrated curriculum in the areas they require to help them further expand their gifts and talents. All four full time gifted centers focus on developing divergent thinking strategies, leadership skills, and intellectual stimulation through thoughtfully designed gifted curriculum.

Gifted Coordinator
Karen Smith
(727) 469-4112 ext. 2027

10 Great Reasons to Choose the Center for Gifted Studies at Dunedin Highland Middle School

  1. We are continuously a Magnet School of Distinction with a fourteen-year track record of proven academic excellence providing full-time services for gifted adolescents.
  2. All core classes are 100% comprised of gifted students, elevating academic conversations and expectations. All gifted classes are in one wing of the campus for a true shool-within-a-school feel!
  3. All CGS teachers are gifted endorsed, and instruction is designed to meet the unique socio-emotional and intellectual needs of gifted learners.
  4. CGS Capstone Events - Caen Laida Awards Ceremony, Dunedin Highland History Day, and the Word Stem 500.
  5. Differentiated Curriculum unique to the Center for Gifted Studies! We differentiate our subject areas and gifted elective curriculum wiht Vanderbilt University, Prufrock Press, The Writing Revolution, Interact, and College of William and Mary materials specifically designed to challenge the complexity, creativity, and critical thinking of gifted adolescents.
  6. Field Trips - Dali Museum, MOSI, Finance Park, St. Petersburg International Folk Festival, Model UN, Museum of the Fine Arts, James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, Florida Orchestra, Gradventure, etc...
  7. Academic Competitions - Odyssey of the Mind Champios (2016) and World Finalists (2024), National History Day District, State, and National Finalists and Champions (2011-2024), Mighty Mu Champions for both Team and Individuals for 6th and 7th Grade Mat, Algebra, and Geometry (Pre-Pandemic and 2022-2024), Math Counts State qualifying contestants (2023-2024), State Geography Bee and National Scripps Spelling Bee participants, Community and State Essay Contest Winners and Scholarship Recipients, and Model UN Secretary General's Award for Outstanding Delegation (2019).
  8. Microsoft Office Specializations - 100% of the students enrolled in the computer elective classes earned a Microsoft Office Specialist certification and at least one area of specialization. Most students have earned all specializations available!
  9. Great Scores and Accomplishments - We maintain top placement in the district for all EOC and Exam scores! 
    • 100% EOC Pass Rate for Geometry 1 Honors
    • 99% EOC Pass Rate for Algebra 1 Honors
    • 97% 6th/7th Grade Math
    • 100% EOC Pass Rate for Civics Honors
    • 1st in District for pre-AP World History and Geography Final Exam Scores
    • 99% FAST Pass Rate for English 1 Honors
    • 99% FAST Pass Rate for 6th and 7th Grade Advanced ELA
  10. CGS Highlanders Continue to Shine! Multiple state of Florida High Impact teachers, Teacher of the Year Nominees, and PCS top 10 finalists and People's Choice Teacher of the Year. Our alumni become PCS National Merit Semi-Finalists and PCS Valedictorians and Salutatorians. Many graduates pursue post-secondary degrees at prestigious institutions of higher learning.

Above all...Our #1 priority is meeting the needs of the WHOLE gifted scholar!

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