Rigorous coursework is a must. Set high standards for students. Gifted students have strong aesthetic interests. Make sure that they have room in their schedule to pursue one or more of the fine arts. Continuous progress is imperative.
Some students are ready for college at a younger age.
Some can succeed in Advanced Placement courses in junior high school. Some should be co-enrolled in high school and college. The options for acceleration should be explained to students and their parents. Counseling is an important provision for gifted students. They are often troubled by their differences, by difficulties they encounter in communicating with others, and by making career choices among many appealing options.