The Kerrville I. S. D. Gifted and Talented Program, in a partnership of parents, teachers, and administrators, will recognize and serve the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of the gifted to enable them to reach their maximum potential in the classroom and community.

Program Goals

The Advanced Academic Department strives to:

  • Ensure that the curriculum includes appropriate levels of extension, enrichment, and acceleration to satisfy students' intellectual curiosity.

  • Offer a wide variety of learning opportunities which encourage students to refine their creative and problem-solving abilities.

  • Provide teachers with the current philosophy and methodology for working with gifted children.

  • Communicate with parents to promote children's social and emotional well being and confidence.


Informational Packet

NEWS

 

NOMINATIONS FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM BEGIN

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Kerrville ISD is accepting parent nominations of kindergarten through eleventh grade students for the district’s Gifted/Talented Program beginning November 9th.  

The G/T Program serves students identified as gifted in the specific subject areas of language arts/social studies and math/science. Identification criteria include reasoning ability test scores, achievement test scores, and teacher ratings.  Nominations of kindergarten students will be accepted until Dec18th. Kindergarten testing begins in early January. Nominations for students in grades 1-11 will be accepted until January 29th. Testing for students in grades 1-11 will be conducted between February and May, depending on the grade level.  

If you want your child to be tested to see if they qualify for the gifted and talented program, please contact your child’s school counselor to nominate your child.

Counselor contact numbers are: Daniels Elem. 257-2208; Starkey Elem. 257-2210; Nimitz Elem. 257-2209; Tally Elem. 257-2222; B.T. Wilson 6th grade campus 257-2207; Hal Peterson Middle School 257-2204; Tivy High School 257-2212.   For further information, please contact the counselor on your child’s campus at the numbers listed above.  If you have questions regarding the districts G/T program, contact Ellen Williams, Sr. Director of Advanced Academics, (830)257-2200, ex. 223.