Summer Institute for the Gifted

The Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG), founded in 1984, is a co-ed gifted education summer program for students, ages 5 through 17. SIG's mission is to provide educational and social opportunities for academically gifted and talented students through programs designed to meet their abilities and needs.

In 2009, SIG became a program of the National Society for the Gifted and Talented, a not-for-profit 5019(c)(3) organization. SIG offers residential and commuter programs to students ages 9–17 and day programs to students ages 5–12 at various college, university and school campuses across the country.

Residential Programs

Academics

Students attend class 5 days a week from 8:45 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. with a break for lunch. Classes are offered 4 periods a day and are 90 minutes in length. A variety of courses is offered in many different subject areas, including humanities, sciences and mathematics, visual and performing arts, and fitness and recreation. Courses are selected by students before the start of the program, and can be changed by students during the first two days of the program. Projects evolve from most classes and are completed during the evening study tutorial.

Residential Life

Students live in dormitory groups of approximately 10-12 same age and gender students under the direct supervision of a Counselor. Students spend most of their free and recreational time with their Counselor Group. Counselor Groups eat together during mealtime in the dining hall. Three to four Counselor Groups are combined together to form a SIG house, which is supervised by both a Residential Assistant and a Housemaster.

Students have a recreation hour after clases end. Next, they have dinner, go to evening tutorial, attend the scheduled evening program, and return to their dormitory for Residential Time.

One Saturday is a "getaway day", with trips to local amusement parks, museums, zoos, and other attractions. The other Saturday and both Sundays are activity days, providing for free time and relaxation as well as for planned activities.

Commuter Students

Commuter students participate in the full academic day from 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., including lunch and the recreation period. Commuter students do not participate in weekend activities.

Extended Commuter Option

Commuter students have the option to participate in evening and weekend activities. The extended commuter schedule begins with breakfast every morning in the campus dining hall and ends after the evening tutorial and entertainment portion of the evening. Extended commuters also join their fellow students on the Saturday getaway trip.

Locations

SIG residential and commuter program locations for students 9–17 years old:

Day Programs

Academics

Students take four 90 minute long classes per day over three weeks. Students may choose from classes in mathematics, sciences, humanities, and multi-disciplinary areas.


Locations

SIG day program locations for students 5–12 years old:

Online Programs

Throughout the year, SIG offers 3 8-week online sessions for students ages 7-12. These sessions are conveniently scheduled during the Summer, Fall, and Spring seasons.

Admissions

Students must score at or above the 95th percentile in at least one of the major content areas of a nationally normed test - or be enrolled in a gifted and talented program - or provide two letters of recommendation.

History

SIG began in 1984 with a single session in New Jersey. Since then, it has expanded to include 11 residential sessions in 8 states and numerous day programs. In 2014, nearly 2,400 students participated in SIG programs.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Summer Institute for the Gifted". Retrieved 25 July 2013.

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