Mission and Philosophy

Peaks Mission Statement: 

Bozeman School District’s gifted  program aims to create a dynamic learning environment that inspires and challenges our students to achieve their full potential. We strive to  foster a community of gifted learners who are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel within the MTSS framework of individual schools. We also strive to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning habits among our students and hope to empower them  to make a positive impact in their community and the world, and to prepare them for success in their future endeavors.

We believe: 

• All students should be challenged at their appropriate level. 

• An equitable identification process must be employed.

• Learner growth, equitable assessment and identification, and enrichment opportunities are essential components of our programming.

Reference: Administrative Rules Montana: 10.55.804  GIFTED AND TALENTED

Our Philosophy:

The Bozeman School District utilizes the gifted label to denote a student has developmental differences from the norm which impact interaction with his/her learning environment.  These differences manifest in unique academic, social, and emotional needs that require support in order for a student to be learning and interacting at a level commensurate with their need. 

The unique needs of an individual student is not limited in scope to academic achievement or performance. While there are well-known common characteristics frequently seen in gifted students (see Gifted 101), the presence of and extent to which specific characteristics exist is highly individual. Therefore, the district does not have a separate “program” in which all identified students participate; rather, the district follows an MTSS framework in identifying and responding to the unique needs of all learners, including gifted learners.