Mabank ISD Offers Students…

A World of Opportunities
Gifted and Talented Program

Gifted and Talented Services
Mabank ISD offers gifted and talented services in all four core areas in grades K-8. They are:
• English/Language Arts
• Mathematics (includes 8th grade Algebra I)
• Science
• Social Studies
Note: Services for identified Kindergarten students begin on March 1 of current year.

The following Pre-Advanced and Advanced Placement courses are offered to grade 9-12:
• Pre-AP/AP English (includes composition, language, literature)
• Pre-AP/AP Social Studies (includes World Geography, U.S. History, World History)
• Pre-AP/AP Science (includes Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
• Pre-AP/AP Math (includes Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus)
• Pre-AP/AP Fine Arts (includes Studio Art and Music Theory)

A score of “3” or above on the College Board Advanced Placement examination serves as one of the advanced measures for the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP).

Identification
For identification, Mabank ISD will collect both qualitative and quantitative information.

Selection Process
The MISD Selection Committee is composed of at least three professional educators who have been trained in the identification process as defined by the Texas Education Agency. This includes professional development in the area of nature and needs and program options.

Professional Development
All teachers serving in the gifted program have completed a 30 hour training requirement. In addition to the 30 hours, teachers receive a minimum of six hours annually in gifted education.

Participation
Participation in the Mabank ISD Gifted and Talented Program is voluntary on the part of the student and requires written permission of parent/guardian.

Reassessment
Students identified as gifted and placed in the program will be reviewed annually. Students will continue in the program unless it is determined that the program is not meeting the educational needs of the student or the student is not meeting the standards of the program.

Exit Guidelines
It is the goal of the MISD G/T Program to strive for the most appropriate educational placement. Should it be determined that participation is not appropriate, exiting procedures are available. Parents will be included in the final decision.

Furloughs
Students who voluntarily leave the program may be considered on “furlough” for up to a year. This must be approved by the Campus Committee. The student may be able to re-enter the program at a later date.

Appeals Procedure
It is the purpose of the MISD Review Committee to hear appeals of the decisions made by the campus selection committees. The review committee is the only authority to allow deviation from the entry or exit procedures.

Leadership Opportunities
MISD is proud to offer the following leadership opportunities:
	UIL Academic
	National Honor Society
	Beta Club
	Future Farmers of America
	Family Careers & Community Leaders of America
	Foreign Language Clubs
	Builders Club
	Key Club
	Distributive Education Clubs of America
	Art Club
	Overnight and Day Field Trips
	Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
	Texas Association of Future Educators
	Region 10 Summer Camp