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Snapshot: Understanding the Process of IQ Testing

2/18/2021

By Science & Arts Academy

We enjoyed hosting Snapshot: Understanding the Process of IQ Testing with Dr. Vinita Bhojwani-Patel, as part of our Snapshot event series. These 30-minute virtual events are designed for the parents of gifted children and are free and open to the public.

Dr. Patel explained the definition of intelligence and what is actually measured as part of an IQ test. Dr. Patel also talked about when children should be tested, and the various tests that are used, depending up on a child’s age.

Watch a recording of the presentation »

Snapshot: Enriching and Extending Reading for Your Gifted Child

1/27/2021

By Science & Arts Academy

We enjoyed hosting Snapshot: Enriching and Extending Reading for Your Gifted Child with Dr. Ama Thompson, Student Support Coordinator at Science & Arts Academy, as part of our Snapshot event series. These 30-minute virtual events are designed for the parents of gifted children and are free and open to the public.

Dr. Thompson’s presentation touched on the elements of reading development, especially as they relate to the characteristics of gifted readers, and how parents can enrich the reading comprehension of their children through conversation.

Watch a recording of the presentation »

Snapshot: Understanding Giftedness at All Ages

1/18/2021

by Science & Arts Academy

We enjoyed hosting Snapshot: Understanding Giftedness at All Ages with Kathleen Nilles, Parent Services and Communications Manager for the National Association of Gifted Children, as part of our Snapshot event series. These 30-minute virtual events are designed for the parents of gifted children and are free and open to the public.

Kathleen touched on what parents should look for at the various ages of their child’s development from toddlerhood through high school, and offered a wealth of insight on everything from expanding a child’s interests to social development. Watch a recording of the presentation »

SAA Alumni in the News

1/14/2021

by Science & Arts Academy

SAA alumnus Owen Dudney ’18 received a 2021 National Youngarts Foundation award in novel writing for his caliber of artistic achievement. He joins some of the nation’s most accomplished artists in the visual, literary and performing arts.

“I’ve always been interested in the art of storytelling and how narratives are constructed, and I’ve been lucky to have teachers who’ve helped me move my ideas out of my imagination and onto paper.”

Congratulations, Owen!

SAA Teachers Share Their Passion and Expertise

11/19/2020

By Science & Arts Academy

Science & Arts Academy teachers share a common passion and vision for providing a challenging, integrated curriculum for gifted children and they regularly share their interests and areas of expertise with the gifted community.

SAA teachers Amy Jacobs and Steve Bayer presented at the National Association for Gifted Children 67th Annual Convention, an event that annually draws gifted education teachers, administrators, graduate students, professionals and parents from around the country.

SAA Alumna Spotlight

10/12/2020

By Science & Arts Academy

Congratulations to alumna Simran Agarwal ’19 for her newly self-published sports mystery ‘Sabotage Behind the Goal Lines.’

The story explores Asha Oberoi and her best friend Jessi Jackson, a high-school soccer prodigy. Jessi's team becomes a victim of a well planned sabotage so Asha and her friends embark on a mission to solve the mystery.

We are beyond proud to add her work to SAA's library where our students can be proud to read the work of our alumni!

Back to School!

9/21/2020

by Science & Arts Academy

We have been incredibly excited to welcome students back to school throughout the past month. While this year may look a little different, we remain committed to meeting the needs of our gifted learners by offering place-based, hybrid and virtual learning models. See the 2020-2021 learning models »

SAA Alumna in the News

9/16/2020

By Science & Arts Academy

SAA alumna, Elizabeth Finley’ 17, has been named a semifinalist in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship program. Read more »

Health & Safety at SAA

9/14/2020

by Science & Arts Academy

Science & Arts Academy has remained steadfast and resolute in its commitment to the health and safety of our faculty and staff so that we can most effectively deliver a high quality experience. In their latest video, Zach Elkin, Director of Auxiliary Programs & Pandemic Safety Coordinator, and Diana Gordon, School Nurse, walk families through the health and safety procedures and practices at SAA.

The SAA Experience

7/20/2020

By Science & Arts Academy

Earlier this year, SAA students told the cameras a bit more about their SAA experience.
Hear what they had to say »

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