Federal Definition of Gifted
U.S. Department of Education. (1993).
Children and youth with outstanding talent perform or show the potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared with others of their age, experience, or environment. These children and youth exhibit high performance capacity in intellectual, creative, and/or artistic areas, and unusual leadership capacity, or excel in specific academic fields. They require services or activities not ordinarily provided by the schools. Outstanding talents are present in children and youth from all cultural groups, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor.
Identification
We are beginning the fall identification process for the Gifted Program at Akins High School. The process includes several steps: nomination, screening, and selection. If you are interested in nominating your child for the Gifted Program, please contact the GT Advocate, Mary Racine, at 841-9767. Parent Nomination forms are available in the Main Office or at AISD Advanced Academic Services. These forms need to be completed and returned to Mrs. Racine by October 2, 2009.
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