The district s gifted program includes rigorous academic courses in the four core subject areas as well as the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular academic competitions. Participation in the gifted program begins with the identification process. Identification of gifted students allows educators the opportunity to differentiate programs so that each student is challenged to his or her potential. Parents, students, teachers, counselors, and administrators may make referrals for identification, which includes the use of both quantitative and qualitative data. Since referral is ongoing, students may be referred at any time during their school career.
Details vary by campus based on the numbers of participating students at each grade level.
After placement, continued participation is determined through an annual review of student performance. After placement, continued participation is determined through an annual review of student performance. For additional information, see the PACE Program Web page.