The gifted and talented program seeks to identify students who possess high general intellectual ability and are creative problem solvers. Students are screened for admittance to the program after being nominated by a parent, teacher, student, administrator, or self. After nomination, students are tested and data is gathered and reviewed by the G/T committee. Nomination forms are available in the office and further information about the program can be obtained from the counselors. A student who has been identified as a G/T student in a previous school district will be screened for possible admittance into the BCMS, HBMS or LTMS G/T Program.

Students who are in the Gifted and Talented program at middle school are primarily served through the Honors coursework offered in each of the four core areas.  In addition, students have the opportunity to take a GT Discovery elective which allows further opportunities for collaborative and independent learning. Teachers who teach both the GT Discovery elective as well as the Honors courses have 30 hours of training in Gifted and Talented education and an annual 6 hours of GT training.

Gifted and Talented course options include an inquiry, project-based course that makes connections across the disciplines.  Please refer to the course description found for G/T Discovery in the electives section of this course catalog.