All identified students in first through twelfth grades receive year-long services in the W.I.N.G.S. Program.
Kindergarten- Students who are identified in the spring are served in a pull-out class for a minimum of one hour per week on or before March 1.
- WISD uses the McGee-Keiser Gifted & Talented curriculum for Academic Enrichment Programs.
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1st & 2nd Grades
The campus GT teacher will serve grades K-2. Program features will include:- Weekly pull-out program by the certified campus Gifted and Talented Program teacher combined with cluster work within the classroom.
- Use McGee Keiser Gifted Curriculum Program correlated to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and district aligned bundles.
- Group interaction with other gifted and talented students, as well as, all students within the regular classroom
- Independent study products and/or performances
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3rd & 4th Grades
The campus GT teacher will serve grades 3-4. Program features will include:- Weekly pull-out program by the certified campus Gifted and Talented Program teacher combined with cluster work within the classroom
- Use McGee Keiser Gifted Curriculum Program correlated to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and district aligned bundles.
- Group interaction with other gifted and talented students, as well as, all students within regular classroom.
- Independent study products and/or performances
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5th – 6th Grades
The campus GT teachers will serve grades 5-6. Program features will include:- GT classes in English/Language Arts
- The College of William & Mary Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented correlated to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and district aligned bundles.
- Regular classroom using advanced differentiated strategies monitored by Gifted/Talented Campus Coordinator
- Independent study products and/or performances
- Advanced math classes.
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7th - 8th Grades
Grades 7-8 will be served by instructors certified in gifted and talented education through the following options:- GT classes in English/Language Arts
- The College of William & Mary Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented correlated to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and district aligned bundles.
- Regular classroom using advanced differentiated strategies monitored by Gifted/Talented Campus Coordinator
- Independent study products and/or performances
- Pre-AP classes in the math, science, and social studies subject areas.
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9th - 10th Grades
Grades 9-10 will be served by instructors certified in gifted and talented - Humanities I and II classes
- Pre-AP and AP courses in core subject areas and fine arts:
o Laying the Foundation pre-AP Strategies correlated to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and district aligned bundles.
o College Board approved AP course syllabi - Advanced Courses in CATE
- Occasional after school/evening seminars or lectures
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11th - 12th Grades
Grades 11-12 will be served in the following ways:- Performance Standards Project Independent Study in English course
- Pre-AP and AP courses in core subject areas and fine arts
o Laying the Foundation pre-AP Strategies correlated to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and district aligned bundles.
o College Board approved AP course syllabi - The Distinguished Achievement Program Graduation Plan Requirements
- Dual Enrollment College Courses
- Occasional after school/evening seminars or lectures
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