GIFTED PROGRAM
Goals of the Brooks County Gifted Program
I. Advanced Research Skills and Methods
II. Creative Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
III. Critical Thinking and Logical Problem Solving Skills
IV. Advanced Communication Skills
V. Understanding Self
How to Qualify
Eligibility may be established in one of two ways:
Option A: A student must meet eligibility requirements in both Mental Abilities and Achievement.
Mental Ability: 99th percentile (K-2) or 96th percentile (3-12) on a standardized test of mental ability - Composite Score only
Achievement: 90th percentile
Option B: A student must meet eligibility requirements in three of the four following areas:
Mental Ability: 96th percentile
Achievement: 90th percentile
Creativity: 90th percentile
Motivation: 90th percentile
TRANSFER STUDENTS
In-State Transfers: Any student who meets the eligibility criteria for gifted education services in Georgia is considered eligible to receive gifted education services in Brooks County Schools upon verification of records.
Out-of-State Transfers: There is no mandated reciprocity between states for gifted eligibility. Outside data will be considered when determining eligibility but does not automatically supplant school-generated data.
Schedule:
Subject to change:
Tuesday: 4th and 5th grades - 8:45 - 12:30
1st, 2nd, 3rd grades - 1:00 - 2:45
Thursdays: 1st, 2nd, 3rd grades - 8:45 - 11:40
4th and 5th grades - 1:00 - 2:55
Gifted coordinator at QES also collaborates with 1st, 3rd, and 5th-grade teachers.
Students receive an annual review to determine continuation of gifted services.
Contact information: Angie Tillman, QES Gifted Coordinator