O'Neill Public Schools

Professor Dumbledore: "It is our choices, Harry, that shows what we truly are, far more than our abilities." --J. K. Rowling

Operational Definition

O’Neill Public School defines a learner with high ability as a student who gives evidence of high performance capability in such areas as intellectual, creative, leadership, or in specific academic fields. These students require services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to develop their capabilities fully. This definition encompasses a wide variety of gifts for our unique students.

Mission Statement and Beliefs

	Our mission is to provide appropriate educational opportunities for children with high abilities, so that they may reach their fullest potential.
	We believe that exceptional gifts and talents can be in the areas of intellectual, creative, or leadership ability, or artistic capacity or in specific academic fields.
	We believe that equity in education exists when all students are provided learning experiences matched to their abilities, learning styles, needs and interests.
	We believe that high ability education enhances educational opportunities provided in all classrooms and to all students.
	We are a part of the O’Neill Public Schools, and will work in harmony with the district’s mission statement and beliefs.

O’Neill Public Schools High Ability Learner Committee And Contact Information

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,

committed citizens can change the world;

indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.

~Margaret Mead

Enrichment Specialist & High Ability Learner Teacher Jennifer Selting Bauer (402) 336-1400/1544 jbauer@esu8.org Webpages: http://www.esu8.org/~oneill/jbauer.htm http://www.nebraskagifted.org	**Superintendent of Schools (Interim) and Elementary Principal Amy Shane (402) 336-3775 or (402) 336-1400 ashane@esu8.org**
*High School Principal* Steve Brosz (402) 336-1544 sbrosz@esu8.org	*Guidance Counselors* ~Michaela Braun mbraun@esu8.org ~Danny Fernau dfernau@esu8.org
*Elementary Teachers* ~Kathy Kloppenborg kkloppen@esu8.org ~Leroy Wiekamp lwiekamp@esu8.org	*Parent Members* ~Rene' Schmitz (402) 336-1658 ~Risa Hoke (402) 336-2388 -Gloria Akainda

Questions or comments, please contact Jennifer Selting Bauer at jbauer@esu8.org .

Pages last updated on: 12/16/2005