EXCEL GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM INFORMATION 2003 Parent Handbook Keller Independent School District Mission Statement In Keller Independent School District excellence is the educational standard, because we believe... - Family, community and schools are partners in education. In treating all people with dignity and respect. All children can learn. Only the best personnel shall work with our students. Technology is an essential tool in the working and learning environment. In high performance in all endeavors. Learning is a lifelong process
EXCEL Program Philosophy Keller ISD's EXCEL Program is firmly committed to providing an enriched learning environment where high ability students will have opportunities to achieve their highest potential. Gifted and talented students need a qualitatively different program that provides time for work with other gifted students, time for work and socialization with students their own age, and time to work on self-initiated projects. It is our mission to help our children to meet their unique and individual potential for excellence. EXCEL Program Description Keller ISD has modified the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (Renzulli) to promote high levels of academic challenge and satisfying learning experiences. Students may demonstrate above average achievement or potential in any one or combination of the following areas: general intelligence, specific subject matter aptitude, and/or creative and productive thinking. The traits considered are above average ability and creativity. Students who meet these criteria are eligible for Keller ISD's EXCEL Program. | |
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