Gifted Education

Our Gifted and Talented Education is known as GATE. At GATE, we believe that every gifted child deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Our GATE program is designed to challenge, inspire and nurture exceptional students, providing them with the advanced educational experiences they need to thrive.

Gifted students are those who perform at, or who have demonstrated the potential to perform at, high levels in academic or creative fields when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment. These students require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program. Students possessing these abilities can be found in all populations, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor.

Teachers, counselors, administrators, parents or guardians, peers, self, or any other individuals with knowledge of the student's abilities may refer a student. Additionally, all second grade students will be observed as potential gifted referrals using the state-mandated process.

For each student referred, information is gathered in the areas of aptitude, characteristics and performance. The information is entered on a matrix where points are assigned according to established criteria. The total number of points earned determines if the student qualifies for gifted services.

To make a referral, contact the gifted specialist at your child's school.