Gifted and Talented Program

The Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University DRS Gifted Students began the Spring Semester by constructing a Solar Car. The students were first introduced to the idea by Mr. Stacy Tinner, Outreach Coordinator for the School of Architecture Engineering and Technology (SAET) at FAMU. The University also donated the car kits that the students are using.

Ms. Lindsey, Gifted Coordinator, stated that she is so excited to see the interest that the students display as they build their cars and use the sunlight to power their engines. Mr. Tinner also introduced numerous ways to produce power for the cars just in case there is no sunlight. This project also includes research, math, science, and technology.

Also assisting Mr. Tinner and Ms. Lindsey is a first-year volunteer Architecture student, Christin Williams.  Miss Williams said, “I am so excited to be able to give back to the students here at FAMU DRS, and I am also glad to see their interest in solar energy as well as using their hands to build something.”  Mr. Tinner echoed her sentiments and added, “I hope this partnership will continue and also bring awareness of the many opportunities SAET has to offer students in this community and abroad.”  Ms. Lindsey said, “I really hope these activities and projects give the students exposure to the many fields of study that is available for them.”

The Gifted enrichment program has more projects planned for the spring to include coding drones and another rocket launch. Students meet Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-4:15. For further information, please contact Ms. Nikie Lindsey at 850-412-5854.

The FAMU DRS Gifted students are preparing their solid fuel rockets for launch on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the DRS courtyard.  Ms. Nikie Lindsey, Gifted Coordinator and Teacher, along with Mr. Stacy Tinner, Coordinator and Recruiter for the FAMU School of Architecture Engineering Technology (SAET) has been working tirelessly with the class, Jerry Clark, Anthony Darling, Khamari Williams and Bariki Otieno, assuring that they and their rockets are set for BLAST OFF.  In addition to building their own rockets, the students have learned the history of rockets as well as having the opportunities to apply various 21^st century skills in various areas, such as, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.

Gifted students come from diverse backgrounds, and have unique abilities ranging across a wide spectrum of achievement. The intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted students are distinct, so special provisions, innovation and advocacy are necessary in order to provide programs and services that meet the different educational requirements of these learners.

Gifted services available at FAMU DRS include: 

Advanced Enrichment Classes/Accelerated Classes, for students who exhibit ability to work above grade-level in academic disciplines (honors courses are available in all core subject areas) 

Behavioral Support/Interventions for gifted students 

Career & Technical Education Training

Dual Enrollment (for high school students who are gifted) 

STREAM Activities (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics,) for high-achieving, gifted and talented students; activities include experimentation, drone technologies, and various activities and opportunities through a University (FAMU) partnership with FAMU School of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology (SAET) 

CRITERIA

Since 1968, Florida’s legislature has identified gifted learners as a part of the exceptional student education population. In Florida, students are eligible for exceptional education programs if they meet the state’s criteria (Florida Board of Education Rule 6A-6.03019, FAC), which focus on the following:

• a learner's need for the gifted education program;
• general intellectual functioning, and
• various behavioral and intellectual characteristics.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Ms. Bettye "Nikie" Lindsey

(850) 412-5854 / [email protected]

Gifted and Talented Program Coordinator

FAMU DRS Talent Academy

For Additional Information Regarding the

FAMU DRS Gifted and Talented Program,

CONTACT US

Ms. Bettye "Nikie" Lindsey

Gifted and Talented Program Coordinator

850.412.5854

[email protected]