Highly Gifted (HG) Program
Highly Gifted (HG) Program
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A full-time program focused on acceleration, depth, and rigor with emphasis on the Boise School District gifted framework: creativity, leadership, problem-solving, research, and social-emotional needs.
Students meet daily at Collister Elementary School.
The district provides regional bus pickup to and from Collister Elementary.
Boise School District
Boise School District
Highly Gifted Program Description
Highly Gifted Program Description
The Highly Gifted program follows the Idaho Core curriculum, accelerating as needed and providing more depth and rigor. The curriculum may be several years beyond the assigned grade level. Emphasis is placed on the Boise School District gifted framework: creativity, leadership, problem solving, research, and social-emotional needs.
The Highly Gifted program follows the Idaho Core curriculum, accelerating as needed and providing more depth and rigor. The curriculum may be several years beyond the assigned grade level. Emphasis is placed on the Boise School District gifted framework: creativity, leadership, problem solving, research, and social-emotional needs.
Students who have a qualifying IQ score (full scale IQ of 133 or above) and superior achievement scores are invited to apply for placement in the Highly Gifted Program. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee that considers teacher and parent input, test scores, and the unmet needs of the student.
Students who have a qualifying IQ score (full scale IQ of 133 or above) and superior achievement scores are invited to apply for placement in the Highly Gifted Program. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee that considers teacher and parent input, test scores, and the unmet needs of the student.
Boise School District students who attend Boise Schools Highly Gifted Program are eligible for transportation from a regional pick up site.
Boise School District students who attend Boise Schools Highly Gifted Program are eligible for transportation from a regional pick up site.
The Highly Gifted Program is located at Collister Elementary School, 4426 W. Catalpa Dr., Boise, ID 83703.
The Highly Gifted Program is located at Collister Elementary School, 4426 W. Catalpa Dr., Boise, ID 83703.
Please note applicants are NOT guaranteed placement as there are usually more applicants than spaces available.
Please note applicants are NOT guaranteed placement as there are usually more applicants than spaces available.
For more information, click to watch the HG Virtual Open House.
Collister Virtual Open House (2022-04-04 15:28 GMT-7)