Considerations when applying for the Gifted and Talented Program
When deciding if the GT Program is the right fit for your student, there are several important things to keep in mind. We encourage you to review characteristics of a "Bright Child" versus a "Gifted Learner," and to contact us with any questions you have about the referral process.
A Bright Child... | A Gifted Learner... |
|---|---|
knows the answers | asks the questions |
is interested | is highly curious |
is attentive | is mentally and physically involved |
has good ideas | has wild, silly ideas |
works hard | play around, yet tests well |
answers the questions | discusses in detail, elaborates |
top group | beyond the group |
listens with interest | shows strong feelings and opinions |
learns with ease | already knows |
6-9 repetitions for mastery | 1-2 repetitions for mastery |
understands ideas | constructs abstractions |
enjoys peers | prefers adults |
grasps the meaning | draws inferences |
completes assignments | initiates projects |
is receptive | is intense |
copies accurately | creates a new design |
enjoys school | enjoys learning |
absorbs information | manipulates information |
technician | inventor |
good memorizer | good guesser |
enjoys sequential presentation | thrives on complexity |
is alert | is keenly observant |
is pleased with own learning | is highly self-critical |