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Gifted Program Options

The El Paso Independent School District provides program options throughout the district that reinforce the strengths, needs, and interests of gifted and talented students. Curriculum and instruction are differentiated by modifying the depth, complexity, and pacing of the general school program.

Elementary Schools

Connections K-3 (offered at all elementary campuses)

The curriculum for the gifted program grades K-3 consists of thematic units aimed at developing higher-level thinking skills. This curriculum provides young gifted students the opportunity to develop emerging skills in the four core areas, creativity, leadership, and the fine arts. Problem solving and original product development are emphasized within this daily pullout program.

Connections 4/5 (offered at Beall, Bond, Bradley, Cielo Vista, Coldwell, Cooley, Crosby, Green, Guerrero, Kohlberg, Mesita, Park, Roberts, Tippin, White, and Zavala; the remaining elementary schools offer the Schoolwide Enrichment Program.)
The Connections program is built around the examination of universal themes and integrates the study of social studies, literature, writing, and the fine arts. Math and Science activities are correlated to the novel studies. Students develop sophisticated products and presentations. The curriculum is aligned to state standards and delivered using Dr. Sandra Kaplan’s Model of Depth and Complexity and the National Association for Gifted Children’s Parallel Curriculum.

Schoolwide Enrichment 4/5(offered at selected elementary sites)
The Schoolwide Enrichment program offers differentiated learning opportunities for cluster groups of gifted and talented students within a heterogeneous classroom setting. Students are provided opportunities to work with curricular units built around universal themes that integrate math, science, social studies, and language arts. Advanced-level products and presentations are developed as part of the program.

Middle Schools

Humanities(offered at all middle school campuses)
The Humanities program is built around the examination of universal themes and integrates the study of history, literature, writing, and the fine arts. The curriculum is aligned to the state standards and delivered using Dr. Sandra Kaplan’s Model of Depth and Complexity through the National Association for Gifted Children’s Parallel Curriculum. Features of the program include the use of technology and the development of professional quality products and presentations.

Science Technology(offered at all middle school campuses)
The Science Technology program focuses on the state and national science standards through the Kaplan Model of Depth and Complexity and the National Association for Gifted Children’s Parallel Curriculum. Hands-on experiences and inquiry-based labs prepare students for advanced-level high school science courses. Appropriate instructional strategies and computer technology promote the use of independent inquiry processes to solve complex scientific problems.

GT Advanced Math (offered at all middle school campuses)
GT middle school math courses are accelerated beginning in 6th grade, providing differentiation through depth and complexity and opportunities for students to develop advanced-level math products and presentations. The students will complete Algebra 1 in 8th grade. Four years of math TEKS are compressed into three years of instruction to ensure all math standards are learned conceptually. A strong foundation for the rigorous study of mathematics at the high school and college levels is established.

Connecting Worlds/Mundos Unidos Magnet(offered at Mesita, Wiggs, El Paso High)
This gifted and talented dual language immersion magnet program integrates second language acquisition and gifted and talented strategies. Gifted English Language Learners and gifted Spanish Language Learners are served with the goals of achieving high academic excellence and dual language proficiency.
(LINK TO CONNECTING WORLDS/MUNDOS UNIDOS JACOB K. JAVITS GRANT WEBSITE)

High Schools

Advanced Placement(offered at all high school campuses)
Advanced Placement courses provide opportunities for students to earn college credit while learning about a subject in greater depth. Students develop study and analytical skills that are important to success in college. Pre-Advanced Placement courses are offered for freshmen and sophomores to prepare them for the rigorous Advanced Placement courses.

International Baccalaureate (offered at Coronado High School)
The International Baccalaureate Program is an internationally recognized curriculum that offers 11th and 12th grade students an opportunity to earn the IB diploma. This advanced, comprehensive curriculum of study offers an integrated approach to learning across the disciplines. Students who qualify for the IB magnet program attend classes at Coronado High School.

High School Magnet Programs (offered at selected high schools)
Middle school students who meet enrollment requirements attend high school magnet programs that emphasize specialized fields of study. Silva Health Magnet provides a program that cooperates closely with Thomason Hospital and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso. Chapin High School operates a science and math magnet with the Engineering Department of the University of Texas at El Paso serving as a partner. Other magnet programs include the Academy of International Business and Public Affairs at Bowie High School, Connecting Worlds/Mundos Unidos at El Paso High School, Law Enforcement Academy at Austin High School, and the International Baccalaureate Program at Coronado High School.

Gifted and Talented Independent Studies (offered at selected high schools)
Identified gifted and talented students follow the TEA Student Performance Standards Project guidelines to complete an advanced-level independent study project. Students explore areas of interest through an in-depth investigation and development of a product that reflects professional quality work. Independent study projects are guided by the classroom teacher and a mentor who is an expert in the field of study. The research product is presented to a panel of judges according to the performance standards. Students who successfully meet the standards earn a Distinguished Achievement Program advanced measure.

Distinguished Achievement Program(offered at all high schools)
GT students are encouraged to participate in the Distinguished Achievement Program, the highest level of graduation in the state. Students who wish to complete the Distinguished Achievement Program and have the accomplishment recognized on the Academic Achievement Record (transcript) must complete all required courses and four advanced measures.

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The El Paso ISD does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Inquiries concerning the application of Titles VI, VII, IX and Section 504 may be referred to the district compliance officer, Vincent Sheffield, at 881-2619; Section 504 inquiries regarding students may be referred to Cecilia Whiteman at 881-2527.

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