Academics

         
 

Gifted and Talented

The Gifted & Talented program is designed to articulate with the core academic curriculum as a "differentiated "curriculum - a course of study that provides more learning opportunities beyond the regular core curriculum.

The program delivery is based on more alternative methods of learning, such as independent research that provides for further studies within a given discipline, advanced placement in a college enviornment, internship, mentorship, interscholastic competitions such as drama and poetry, leadership training and development, student publications and performing arts. The students are self-directed learners and the teacher's role is of a facilitator. Many of our gifted and talented programs are implemented after school, before school hours, and sometimes on weekends.

Gifted and Talented Programs:
Twilight Teachings
Poetry
Navajo Language
Drama
Yearbook
Video Journalism
Leadership
   
     
Navajo Language Drama    
This program provides students with an opportunity to further study the advanced Navajo language grammar, literacy, and speaking through presentations and plays. It also expands the students' usage of language in a more cultural setting. This program also involves teaching culture and writing stories and uses it in plays. The students create a script, write it, and translate them into Navajo. The students rehearse the play and are prepared for traveling to colleges and schools to perform the plays. Students are also encouraged to promote peers to use the Navajo Language (campus wide) through the plays and their participation in Navajo Language and Culture Bowl throughout the Navajo reservation.   Navajo Language Drama
     
     
Youth Leadership G&T    

Students participating in the Youth Leadership G & T program take part in activities that are supported through a curriculum created by Futures For Children. In this curriculum, students have numerous opportunities to develop individual leadership skills. As a group, Youth Leadership focuses on projects that involve community service, environmental action, and cultural appreciation. 

Futures For Children is a non-profit organization based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico that strives to provide academic support and educational services for American Indian students living in New Mexico and Arizona. In addition to being active members of Futures For Children, Youth Leadership is also an affiliated member of UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. UNITY provides a support system that focuses on spiritual, social, mental, and physical development for Native Youth.

  

2009 National UNITY Conference

2009 National UNITY Conference
Glenna Cly, Joe Garcia (President of National Congress of American Indians) and Dominick Bitsui

Members of 2009-10 Youth Leadership

Members of 2009-10 Youth Leadership with Jim West, President/CEO of Futures For Children
Top to Bottom: Waylan Stevens, Jasmine Jishie, Orrin Johnson, Michael Sam, Tsookie Holiday, Korey Mike, Nakisha Antonio, Aretina Mitchell, Tinnarie Lameman, Delta Higdon, Ranee Deechilly, Sarafina Gorman, Glenna Cly, Dominick Bitshui, and Janessa Roy

Youth Leadership Members 2008

Youth Leadership Members with Wilma Mankiller November 6, 2008 at Fort Lewis College

Senator Bingaman's 21st Annual Youth Leadership Institute

Senator Bingaman's 21st Annual Youth Leadership Institute February 18, 2009 at San Juan College