Academically and Intellectually Gifted
Onslow County Schools is committed to the success of our gifted students through a rigorous and thought provoking curriculum that aligns with our vision of "Excellence in Education"
The OCS AIG program is designed to enhance learning for flexible, self-reflective, creative, imaginative, innovative, responsible risk-takers and listeners with understanding and empathy who are open to continuous learning .
AIG Staff
The AIG program is facilitated by the director of Academic Innovation and Gifted Services, Michael Elder, and the Coordinator of Academic Innovation, Michelle Chadwick.
Should you have suggestions or comments regarding the AIG program in Onslow County, please feel free to contact Mr. Elder at [email protected] or Mrs. Chadwick at [email protected].
Should you have suggestions or comments regarding the AIG program in Onslow County, please feel free to contact Mr. Elder at [email protected] or Mrs. Chadwick at [email protected].
AIG Services Grades 6-8
• Subject grouping – AIG students are grouped together by ability and attend advanced reading, math, social studies, and science classes as a clustered group
• Flexible grouping – Students in each class are assigned to a small group for instruction based on ability and/or interest.
• National Honor Society
• Virtual Public High School Course
• Duke TIP
Academically and/or intellectually gifted students are a diverse group. Their unique abilities and needs require differentiation of regular classroom instruction and other service options designed to provide a comprehensive, advanced, and challenging course of study. OCS goal is to best match the individual student’s academic and social/emotional needs with the best program service option. This may include pull-out class, cooperative teaching with the classroom teacher within the class, and enrichment activities. OCS K-12 service options target reading and math, in accordance with Article 9B. In addition to this subject targeted instruction, specialized studies and integrated learning units that are designed and implemented by AIG Specialists extend the students’ intellectual interests to other content areas. OCS enrichment activities, academic projects, investigative research, and academic competitions meet and challenge the intellectual and creative capabilities of gifted students.
• Subject grouping – AIG students are grouped together by ability and attend advanced reading, math, social studies, and science classes as a clustered group
• Flexible grouping – Students in each class are assigned to a small group for instruction based on ability and/or interest.
• National Honor Society
• Virtual Public High School Course
• Duke TIP
Academically and/or intellectually gifted students are a diverse group. Their unique abilities and needs require differentiation of regular classroom instruction and other service options designed to provide a comprehensive, advanced, and challenging course of study. OCS goal is to best match the individual student’s academic and social/emotional needs with the best program service option. This may include pull-out class, cooperative teaching with the classroom teacher within the class, and enrichment activities. OCS K-12 service options target reading and math, in accordance with Article 9B. In addition to this subject targeted instruction, specialized studies and integrated learning units that are designed and implemented by AIG Specialists extend the students’ intellectual interests to other content areas. OCS enrichment activities, academic projects, investigative research, and academic competitions meet and challenge the intellectual and creative capabilities of gifted students.