All students who have previously been identified for the QUEST program can enroll in the class.
Students who have NOT been identified, but are interested in the class, can complete the Student Interest Form AND get 2-3 Teacher Recommendation Forms.
These students will then be evaluated for placement in the class based on interests, goals, and readiness for the program.
Students may also request GT identification by going through the testing process using this referral.
Creative Thinking Skills: What they are and how they are used to enhance learning
Critical Thinking Skills: What they are and how they apply to problem solving, decision making, and more in-depth learning
Research Skills: What they are, how they are used to explore issues and problems, and how findings or results are presented or reported to others.
Communication: Clarity in written and spoken language to become effective communicators for a variety of audiences and purposes.
Students may be referred for the gifted and talented program at any time by teachers, counselors, parents, or other interested persons.
The district provides at least one screening and identification and assessment opportunity once per school year (EHBB Local).
Screening as well as identification and assessment is a multi-step process and involves both quantitative and qualitative measures. (EHBB Legal) (19TAC89.1)