Students
Our Student Programs Committee offers an amazing line up of events for you and your kids throughout the year. Join us for our upcoming family event!
2022-2023 SAGT Student Programs
Study Skills Workshop
Saturday, August 27th
Over 100 students in grades 5-12 joined Mrs. Leslie Andre (a former CISD teacher) to learn about how to set themselves up for school success, with tips on things like getting organized, how to take effective notes, and understanding different types of learning styles.
Code Ninjas
Sunday, September 18th
In this session students learned how programmers give computers instructions and how computers can be used to solve problems and help others. They learned how to write code for computers in JavaScript. Got ready to learn how computer games and apps can be used to help people learn new things or develop healthy habits!
ArtHouse
Saturday, October 22nd
Exercise the imagination at the ARThouse. Our art classes nurture artistic talent for ages 5 to 105. For this class, students from grades Kindergarten through 6th grade made fruit slice magnets. The medium made acrylic painting on wood.
Stargazing
Friday, January 27th
Carroll High astronomy/physics teacher, Mr. Graff shared a wealth of information about the night sky and showed our GT groups the moon, nebulas, and constellations through two 14-inch Celestron telescopes.
Overnight Safari at the Fort Worth Zoo
Saturday, March 4 – Sunday, March 5
Bring your sleeping bag and explore the Fort Worth Zoo after hours with other SAGT members!
Questions:
Please contact one of the SAGT Student Programs Chairs: Email: southlakegiftedstudents@gmail.com
2020-2021 SAGT Student Programs
Professional Presentations in PowerPoint
Monday, January 4
During this workshop you will learn how to make an impact by using all that PowerPoint has to offer.
Introduction to OneNote
Monday, February 1
In this one-hour workshop, you'll learn how to improve your personal and professional life using OneNote. Set yourself up for success with OneNote productivity skills, and keep everything you need to know in an easy-to-organize digital notebook.
Smithsonian Museum:
Air and Space
Monday, February 8
Explore the wonders of air and space by learning about our solar system and the ingenuity of space exploration. Take a tour through the solar system, learning about each planet along the way. Learn about the tools astronauts use to make new discoveries, including Mars rover and Voyager space probes. Design your own planet using Paint 3D.
Code Your Own Video Game with MakeCode Arcade
Monday, March 1
Students use block-based coding to create a video game with MakeCode Arcade. Students learn fundamental game and coding concepts like sprites, variables, and coordinates, and use their new skills to create and customize a playable game.
Resume Assistant with Word and LinkedIn
Monday, March 29
Discover how to rock your LinkedIn profile. Get a hands-on start developing a stellar profile and learn how to grow your professional LinkedIn skills. Build your online brand, engage with your network, and sharpen your resume.
The Smithsonian Museum:
Sant Ocean Hall
Monday, April 5
Dive into the world's oceans and learn about the strange and wonderful creatures living there now and those that lived deep in our planet's past.
Rock Your LinkedIn Profile
Monday, April 12
Discover how to rock your LinkedIn profile. Get a hands-on start developing a stellar profile and learn how to grow your professional LinkedIn skills. Build your online brand, engage with your network, and sharpen your resume.
2019-2020 SAGT Student Programs
Past Events
Escape-the-Bus
SAGT students tried to Escape-the-Bus by using critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. The Bus uses core components of Escape Rooms combined with cutting-edge educational strategies to create an unforgettable experience!
• CR Smith Flight Museum
SAGT members participated in workshops, interactive exhibits, a movie and a tour of the rare DC-3 aircraft before enjoying a picnic lunch to the sounds of the DFW Control Tower.
• SAGT Soars Again
SAGT students suited up to simulate sky-diving at iFly Frisco. We marveled at flight demonstrations and STEM activities during SAGT’s second trip to the wind tunnel.
• Educational (and fun!) Sleepovers
SAGT students have enjoyed several overnight trips to the Perot Museum, Fort Worth Zoo and Dallas Arboretum.
• Late Night Laser Tag
SAGT members had a fantastic time at SAGT’s Late Night at LaserQuest. The kids had a great time playing laser tag and enjoyed an interactive presentation on lasers and light.
• Stargazing with SAGT
Each fall and spring, SAGT takes a close look at the exciting action in the sky at the CISD Observatory on the JES campus. Thank you to CSHS Astronomy & AP Physics professor, Sam Graff, for running the telescopes for SAGT members!
• SAGT Study Skills Seminar and Stress-Relief Yoga Program
In order to relieve some of the stress that comes with being a high achiever, SAGT alternates each year between offering a Study Skills Seminar an a Stress-Relief Yoga Program for our member students.
• Camp Invention
SAGT sponsors Camp Invention each summer as a unique opportunity for our students to learn valuable problem-solving skills. This camp is taught by CISD GT teachers.