• We believe that a student’s talents and gifts manifest themselves in multiple ways across all cultural and economic strata and at different times during a student’s academic journey. 
• We believe that all students should be educated and nurtured in a climate where their talents and potential are valued and fostered. 
• We believe that all students should be supported and challenged by a program of study with rigorous and relevant curriculum so that students can achieve at levels commensurate with their intellect and ability and reach their full potential.
• We believe that all students who exhibit exceptional intellect or who perform, or have demonstrated the potential to perform, at superior levels when compared to others of their age, experience, and/or environment in academic disciplines should have advanced learning opportunities available to them.

Identification: the progression of testing a student may follow to determine if that student is eligible for gifted and academically talented services.

Placement: once a student’s scores meet the criteria and the student is identified as qualifying for a service, he/she is granted placement in a program. Placement is typically granted through meeting the criteria on a matrix but can also be achieved through the appeals process. 

Services: for students who exhibit ability and achievement through the identification and placement process, District 203 offers the following programs. For a progression of studies and courses, click here.