Target Today
Mrs. LaCroix' and Mrs. Gerevics' Classes
Target Class Information:
Target is a resource class that meets one day each week. This class is for students who have qualified for gifted services according to the Georgia Board of Education criteria.
Interdisciplinary units focus on critical and creative thinking, higher order reasoning, and comprehensive research skills. The Target day also includes curriculum for affective growth and algebraic reasoning.
Target Days
| Grade | Day | Teacher |
| First | Thursdays | Gerevics |
| Second | Wednesdays | LaCroix |
| Third | Tuesdays | Gerevics & LaCroix |
| Fourth | Monday | LaCroix |
| Fifth | Thursdays | LaCroix |
Units of Study
First Grade - It's Wild!
Students will explore different aspects of the animal kingdom and determine if animals should be kept in captivity or not.
Second and Third Grades - Nature's Canvas
Students will discover the math and art that can be found through the exploration of nature.
Fourth and Fifth Grades - Operation Outbreak
Students will discover the impact epidemiology has on our survival, adaptation, and interdepence with others.
Affective Growth
Eight Key Concepts:
1. Emotional Intelligence
2. Self-Awareness
3. Risk-Taking
4. Adversity and Challenge
5. Collaboration and Empathy
6. Stress Management
7. Motivation
8. Goal Setting
Important Dates
February 17-21 - Winter Break
March 3 - Digital Learning Day
Miscellaneous Information
- Take a look at our standards: Gifted Standards.pdf
- Progress Reports will be sent home at the end of each semester, not quarter.
Talent Development:
In Talent Development, a Target teacher meets with high-performing students in small groups or whole classes to provide critical-thinking extension activities that include logical and algebraic reasoning as well as creativity. Participation in Talent Development is based on current data (ex., Iowa, CogAT, Beacon, Amira, etc.) and does not guarantee placement in the gifted program.
We meet with first, third, and fifth graders in the fall and second and fourth graders in the spring. We meet with kindergarten students all year.
Advanced Content:
We offer advanced content classes in the area of reading/English Language Arts and math for our fourth and fifth graders. The classes include gifted and highly-able students who have demonstrated exceptional ability and motivation in a particular content area. Placement is determined by multiple criteria. Here are the rubrics we use for qualification: AC Rubrics 2023-2024.pdf
The curriculum for advanced content includes performance tasks that extend grade-level standards and expectations. Instruction is at an accelerated pace.
Students must maintain a grade of 80% for continuation in advanced content classes. Placement in these classes at the elementary level does not guarantee placement in middle school.
Questions About Advanced Learning?
The county's Advanced Learning webpage is a wealth of information, including the eligibility process as well as the different models in which gifted students are served elementary through high school. https://www.cobbk12.org/page/38560/advanced-learning
Contact Information:
The best way to contact us is through email at [email protected] and katie.gerevics@cobbk12.org.