Students are offered a choice of classes to serve as their GT requirement. Students will be required to take two of the approved courses each year in order to remain in the GT program. Appropriate courses are decided by the District Committee. Courses will include advanced studies in the core classes, as well as at least one course that is offered to only GT students (19 TAC 89.3(3)).
An independent study course taught by the GT coordinator will be offered to provide opportunities for students to pursue areas of interest in selected disciplines through guided and independent research. Students will be involved through their GT/Social Studies class, taught by the GT coordinator, in the development of sophisticated products and/or performances that are targeted to an audience outside the classroom. At the 8th grade level, students in the GT program will be offered an advanced computer applications course, taught by a GT coordinator, that culminates in the development of a sophisticated project assessed by external evaluators who are knowledgeable in the field (19 TAC 89.3(2)).
Students will also be recognized for outstanding achievement during their junior high career. Leadership training, career study opportunities, and other options that meet the needs of advanced learners are available on a continuous basis both during and outside of the school day (19 TAC 89.3(1)/ 19 TAC 89.3(3)).
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