Gifted & Talented
What is giftedness?
The state of Texas defines gifted and talented students as a child or youth who perform at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who:
- Exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area
- Possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or
- Excels in a specific academic field.
How do I know a student is gifted?
It is important to note that there are not one or two characteristics that an educator can point to in order to say that a student is gifted. It is a combination of characteristics. Some signs that a student might be gifted include, but are not limited to:
- Extraordinary memory compared to peers
- Highly curious
- Highly creative
- Exhibits abstract reasoning and problem solving skills
- Draws inferences, grasps underlying principles
- Initiates projects
- Discusses things in detail, elaborates
What is the Gifted & Talented Program in HISD?
The Gifted & Talented program is designed for G/T students in grades K-12 who excel in general intellectual ability in combination with creative/productive thinking and/or leadership ability. G/T programs provide services that are comprehensive, structured, sequenced, and appropriately challenging. HISD curriculum is differentiated by modifying the depth, complexity, and pacing of the general school program, utilizing higher-level thinking skills, and developing independent research skills focusing on advanced-level products.
Where can I find more information?
The Gifted & Talented Department website, and the Office of School Choice website, contain general information about G/T programs, the application process, the G/T Identification criteria, applications, and links to related websites.
Questions or interests regarding the Gifted & Talented Neighborhood Program at Briargrove?
Feel free to contact Mrs.Javona King, Briargrove Elementary Gifted & Talented Coordinator
or call (713)917-3600