All students who are identified as Gifted by the Halton District School Board's Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) have access to a range of options according to their needs. Secondary Gifted Cluster (SGC) is one of those placements for gifted students in Halton's secondary schools.
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GLE1O Grade 9 Learning Strategies 1: Skills for Success in Secondary School, Open
GLS1O Grade 9 Learning Strategies 1: Skills for Success in Secondary School, Open
GLE2O Grade 10 Learning Strategies 1: Skills for Success in Secondary School, Open
GLE3O Grade 11 Advanced Learning Strategies: Skills for Success After Secondary School, Open
GLE4O Grade 12 Advanced Learning Strategies: Skills for Success After Secondary School, Open
GLS4O Grade 12 Advanced Learning Strategies: Skills for Success After Secondary School, OpenSecondary Gifted Cluster - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What options are available for identified gifted students in HDSB secondary schools?
What assessment is used to identify students as gifted?
In order to be identified as Gifted in Halton, a student’s Full Scale IQ score on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) must be at the 98th percentile or higher.
Which courses are offered as gifted clusters?
Grade 9: CGC1W5, ENL1W5, MTH1W5, SNC1W5
Grade 10: CHC2D5, ENG2D5, MPM2D5, SNC2D5
Grade 11: MCR3U5, NBE3U5
Grade 12: ENG4U5
Transportation is available to identified gifted students living within the school's catchement area. To check if your child is eligible for transportation, visit HaltonBus.ca.
What enrichment opportunities are available?
Students at Dr Frank J Hayden Secondary School regularly participate in a great number of diverse enrichment opportunities available at our school. Please consult the school website for more information.