Future Problem Solving of Virginia
Academically gifted students who love to write and thrive on thinking out of the
box are strongly encouraged to join one of our FPS teams. We meet every
Thursday until 4:30. Students will compete three times a year in this
international competition. One of our teams will go to the State Bowl in the
spring. Please check out the FPS website for
more background information. Because so many of our team members have expressed
a desire to attempt Scenario Writing, this year NMS & NHS ATAG students will
also be able to meet with Mrs. Alderman for FPS Scenario Writing during the
Thursday FPS meetings. Our Scenario Writers will
also be piloting a new online writing program called My Access which they will
be able to utilize 24 hours a day. The program has an advanced level which
will allow the students to fine-tune their writing skills according to the needs
of each individual.
ATAG After School
Students who have been identified as Academically or Artistically Gifted are
encouraged to stay for ATAG After School on every other Tuesday afternoon until
4:30. Each year the group explores a new topic and then goes on a
culminating field trip. In past years, ATAG After School participants have
been whale-watching and spelunking. In order to go on the field trip,
students must attend most of the meetings unless participating in sports or
other after school activities.
The entrance to Tolley's Cave outside
of Lexington Inside Tolley's
Cave students learn about zones.
Johns
Hopkins Talent Search
7th
graders who have scored Advanced Proficiency on the 5th grade SOL tests or have
a 97% on a nationally-normed test may be eligible to take the Scholastic
Aptitude Test (S.A.T.s). This off-level test allows our exceptional students to
be recognized for their strengths and the opportunity to attend workshops around
the United States. Northumberland County Schools will pay both the Talent
Search and SAT fees. However, the parents of the qualifying students are
responsible for making sure their children arrive at the assigned testing
location for the January SAT test.
ATAG SERVICES AT NMS
6th
Grade
