Gifted and Talented

This magnet program is rooted in the belief that every student has gifts and talents that are valued and nurtured through this model. Students in GT schools explore an extensive menu of electives, all of which enhance the Common Core and Essential Standards, and all of which are designed to develop students’ strengths and interests. Through this structure, students have the opportunity to customize their academic programs by choosing elective courses according to their academic needs and interests. World Language instruction and expanded visual and performing arts opportunities are available K-12.

During their three elective periods, students explore new areas of interest or study a particular area in depth. This allows students time to hone their talents or explore new areas of interest. Elective courses are offered on a yearlong, semester, and quarter basis; therefore, a student has the potential to take up to twelve different electives per year.

Students also explore their gifts and talents in core classes, where teachers use differentiated curriculum and instruction.  Options may include cluster and flexible skills grouping, differentiated units, and collaborative teaching with other staff members. Services vary depending on course offerings and student performance. All schools that offer the AIG basics theme offer it in conjunction with the GT magnet theme.

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