Galveston ISD provides advanced academic instruction in the four (4) core subject areas:

·         Language Arts

·         Mathematics

·         Science

·         Social Studies

The district provides appropriate challenging learning experiences for Gifted and Talented students in Grades Kindergarten through 12. We provide in-school opportunities, and when possible, out-of-school opportunities relevant to the student’s area of strength throughout the school year.

Special Activities in Gifted Education is the Gifted and Talented program in Galveston ISD. Our program serves students in Kindergarten through Fourth Grade. Our G/T teachers serve all students in Kindergarten using whole-group instruction, while identified students in First through Fourth Grade receive instruction through a self-contained or pull-out program. Identified gifted and talented students receive rigorous academic instruction with a strong focus on pacing, depth, and complexity. Instruction will engage students in examining multiple viewpoints, understanding the connectedness of all things, predicting the impact/value of events and choices, and utilizing knowledge to creatively improve or eliminate situations for the good of society. Differentiation of instruction for identified students is a regular part of their instructional services as well.

At the middle school level, students are clustered and/or offered enrollment in Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) courses, designed specifically for English language arts, math, science, and social studies.

At the high school level, students receive a variety of advanced placement opportunities through enrollment in Advanced Placement (AP) or Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) courses.

Galveston ISD is committed to providing developmentally appropriate activities for the gifted and talented. The district values the unique human potential possessed by these students. Our ultimate vision is to nurture and maximize the intellectual, social, emotional, and creative potential of each student. Careful attention to the affective needs, balanced with highly challenging and innovative instruction, will enhance the opportunity for long-range success.