G·tec provides after-school enrichment for gifted and talented students in grades 2 through 6. Classes average 4 students, so each student receives more personalized attention. Classes are held once a week for one and a half hour sessions.
At G·tec, children are exposed to hands-on, real-life experiences that enhance their innovative and critical thinking. They are challenged with problem-posing and problem-solving, so their cognitive strengths of higher-level thinking are tapped in a stress-free environment with no homework and no test-taking.
The program naturally integrates history, visual arts, science, drama, and computers to enhance academic enrichment. G·tec supplies students with state-of-the-art materials and manipulatives from computers, animation equipment, drafting boards, weaving looms to architectural tables. Some activities include making pottery, building model lungs, simulating an archaeological dig, deciphering the Rosetta Stone, drafting an architectural plan, and designing and filming an animated movie…
Your child can enroll in the interdisciplinary course of study for up to three years. If space is available, your child can enter G·tec at any time. To learn more about the curriculum, please click on each link above.
The curriculum has been carefully developed by the director, in consultation with a team of dedicated and respected leaders affiliated with higher learning institutions such as Columbia University, Wayne State University, Pace University, Pratt University, Whitney Museum, New York Botanical Garden, Mystic Life Aquarium, Eastchester High School, and more!
“GTEC provides an enrichment experience that is vital and challenging to the young gifted mind as anything I’ve seen devised and administered. The program represents a source of excitement for the child who can cope with mind-expanding ideas.” Abraham Tannenbaum, former Department Head of Gifted Education, Columbia University
“GTEC is a fun action-packed learning environment where students reach new heights in their creative productions. The on-site lab equipment is stupendous and the students’ enjoyment appears to be tremendous!” Sandra Flank, former Chairperson of the Education Department at Pace University, Science Education
“GTEC offers a creative arts approach to learning, which is unmatched. Animation, illusionary arts, and 20th Century Art come alive for the youngsters. Bravo GTEC! I applaud you.” Dana Stein, former curator, Whitney Museum
Recognized by nationally renowned educators, artists and scientists, G·tec is the winner of the following awards: