Kinder- Grades 1-2
Whenever possible, students will be clustered with other identified students within heterogeneous classrooms. Differentiation in content, process or products will be provided by the trained classroom teacher.
Grades 3-5
Students will be clustered with other identified students within heterogeneous classrooms. Differentiation in content, process or products will be provided by the trained classroom teacher.
In addition, services for G/T students in grades 3-5 include a pull out program in which the identified students are homogeneously grouped. Students are introduced to research methods and are given a topic of interest in which their research product is based. The focus of instruction and performance is based on models such as Texas Performance Standards Project and Envision curriculum units.
Grades 6-8
Students will be clustered with other identified students within heterogeneous classrooms. Differentiation in content, process or products will be provided by the trained classroom teacher.
In addition, services for G/T students in grades 6-8 include a homogeneously grouped advisory class. Students are introduced to research methods and are given a topic of interest in which their research product is based. The focus of instruction and performance is based on models such as Texas Performance Standards Project.
In addition, the Problem Based Inquiry Method is further emphasized and implemented as an elective class.
Grades 9-12
Students will be clustered with other identified students within heterogeneous classrooms. Differentiation in content, process or products will be provided by the trained classroom teacher.
High school Gifted/Talented students may be served through several avenues including the PreAP, AP and Dual Credit courses.
Students also have an opportunity to complete an Independent Research and Mentoring class. This course encourages students to be more involved in the direction of their learning and to approach their studies as though they were professionals in the field.
College credit may be earned in dual credit course completion and/or after successfully passing the appropriate AP exams for an AP course.