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Overview
Overview
VISION
To nurture students' individual gifts and abilities so they are inspired, supported, and prepared for their next opportunities in life, education, and employment.
MISSION
To maximize the potential of gifted and talented learners by providing programs and services which match their unique characteristics and needs.
BELIEFS
Gifted and talented students
have a right to an appropriate education grounded in the recognition of individual differences and unique learning needs.
need a curriculum responsive to their individual learning rate, style, and complexity.
learn best in an instructional environment that encourages and nurtures inquiry, flexibility, and critical and creative thinking.
In Grades 3-5, identified GT students participate in an interdisciplinary pull-out program called Challenge. Students must meet state GT qualification criteria to participate in Challenge classes.
In Grades 6-8, identified GT students participate in special classes. Students must meet state GT qualification criteria to participate in English 6 GT, English 7 GT, and English 1 H for Grade 8. In Grades 9-12, identified GT students are served in honors level classes.
In Grades 3-8, exceptionally gifted students may qualify to attend the Charles Townes Center at Sterling School. Students who are invited to attend the CTC must meet state GT qualification criteria as well as additional criteria in aptitude, achievement, and performance.
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