Gifted and Talented Program
Gifted and talented students are those who have the ability to perform at a higher level than others of their age, experience, or environment. They can exhibit these abilities in intellectual, creative, or artistic areas, and may also have leadership qualities.
Some characteristics of gifted and talented students include:
- Learning more quickly and independently than peers
- Having well-developed vocabulary and advanced reading and writing skills
- Being motivated, especially on challenging tasks
- Having a strong sense of curiosity
- Being enthusiastic about unique interests and topics
- Having a quirky or mature sense of humor
- Being creative problem solvers and imaginative expressors
The gifted and talented program currently serves gifted students in grades 3-12.
Academically Gifted and Talented
Artistically Gifted and Talented
The ALPHA Arts program is CCSD's gifted and talented arts program. Selection for this program is based on nomination and selection by screening and audition for music students or portfolio adjudication for art students. Nomination forms are given in the fall to students in grades 3-12, and screening and auditions/portfolio adjudications happen in the spring. Students who are identified as GT in the arts are invited to participate in ALPHA Arts.