SIG

Summer Institute for the Gifted Saturday Program
at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut
SIG will hold an Open House at Fairfield University on Saturday, January 10, 2009, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The schedule includes a presentation on the program and a question-and-answer session. If you wish to attend, contact us at (866) 303-4744, or by e-mail at sig.info@giftedstudy.com.

SIG Saturday Program

Program Overview

During the six-week session, students in grades 1-6 will be engaged in creative intellectual challenges that apply their knowledge of such academic topics as math, science and social studies, as well as promote the development of communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Students will be grouped by grade, with a unique problem scenario at each level. In the final portion of the program, students will incorporate the skills and knowledge they have learned in building solutions to their problem.

Grades 1 & 2 – Weather Woes: One Town’s Dreaded Drought – A simulated drought allows students to examine the ecological and societal problems a community might experience, and then work through the scientific process to resolve the situation.

Grades 3 & 4 – Digging Into Archaeology – Unexpected artifacts in a simulated construction site enable students to learn about the culture and history preserved underground while determining a way to continue the building project.

Grades 5 & 6 – Outbreak at Stake – In this simulation of a tuberculosis outbreak, future doctors will learn about microbiology and immunology and study the biological and social significance of disease and public health.

For complete course descriptions, please download the brochure.

SIG Eligibility

The SIG Saturday Program is open to students in grades 1-6 who have evidence of high academic ability and/or achievement. Students who meet one of the following criteria are invited to apply:

  • Academically talented students currently in grades 1-6 who have scored in the 95th percentile or above in at least one of the major content areas or ability sections of a nationally-normed standardized test administered by their schools (IOWA, CAT, MAT, CTBS, SRA, TERRA NOVA, etc.).

  • Students who have been identified as gifted and/or who have participated successfully in a local or school gifted program.

  • A letter of recommendation from a teacher, a school administrator, or a parent. Please contact the SIG office for the Letter of Recommendation Form.

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    Application Procedure and Deadlines

    Due to space limitations in the programs, we suggest that applicants submit their materials as soon as possible. Admission is on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis according to the postmark date on the application-registration form envelope. The deadline for the Winter 2009 Saturday program is January 13. Applications submitted after this date will be considered on a space available basis only.

    Download the Brochure
       
    Download the Application

    Please mail completed applications to:

    Summer Institute for the Gifted
    Admissions Office-SP
    River Plaza
    9 West Broad Street
    Stamford, Connecticut 06902

    Dates and Fees

    Our Saturday program will take place at Fairfield, CT, from January 24 through March 7 (excluding February 14), from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    The total cost of the SIG Saturday Program is $375.

    Contact Information

    If you have any questions about SIG Saturday, please contact Susan Superson at (203) 399-5545 or email ssuperson@giftedstudy.com.

    SIG Saturday Program

    SIG Saturday Program