Does your child...

• have an internal drive to KNOW things?

• react in big ways to small things, may have trouble changing topics and letting things go, and may get hyper-focused on a topic.

• have interests that don’t always coincide with what is being taught; they seek a challenge and the opportunity to study their interests.

• tend not to respond to the same rewards as *high-achieving students?

• tend to have fewer behavior problems because they are motivated by making adults happy and getting positive feedback from authority figures.

• get motivated by grades, pleasing adults, and competition?

*Some gifted children are also high achievers - but not always.

Do you know a gifted students? Did you know anyone can refer a student for testing? 

That's right, anyone!!  A teacher, a parent, or even the student themselves can refer a student to the Gifted and Talented department.  

We work to ensure that your child will reach his or her highest academic potential to graduate high school prepared for higher education and/or the workforce in the global market while closing the achievement gap.

As a district, we believe your child should have access to needed services and the opportunity to maximize their potential ability.

Our GATE program offers specialized instruction based on the academic, social, and emotional needs of students who are identified as needing these services.

All GATE teachers attend an initial 30-hour Foundations training and also receive their annual six-hour update each subsequent school year.

Your child will demonstrate self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication skills. Evidence of this will be shown by the development of advanced innovative products and performances that reflect individuality and creativity well beyond students of similar age, experience, or environment.