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The GT Academy Program
The GT Academy offers a rich and dynamic academic program, with exceptional depth and challenge for gifted students in grades 6-8. The curriculum empowers students to pursue their passions and to make important connections through problem-based, interdisciplinary study and investigation. The core curriculum takes a rigorous approach to mathematics, language arts, science, social studies and foreign language with technology integrated throughout. Students have creative options, alternative activities, and a plethora of opportunities to display their mastery of the curriculum. Unique on-campus activities and off-campus experiences motivate students to excel and allow them to internalize their academic studies in a meaningful and purposeful way. Off-campus activities historically have included field experiences at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Eternal Gandhi Museum, Houston Holocaust Museum, Explorer World Market, a multi-day Local Religious Sites Tour, Día de los Muertos Ofrendas Celebration, an overnight Texas Journeys trip to Austin and San Antonio, and Erosion Investigation on Galveston Beach.
The GT Academy Parent Guide
This parent guide provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions from potential students and their families.
Concept-based Teaching
Through Concept-Based Instruction, rigor is embedded in understanding the universal concepts, as interdisciplinary connections are a logical result. Because many gifted children are global thinkers, using a universal concept is a more natural way for them to learn.
This short powerpoint provides parents an understanding of the Instructional Philosophy at the Gifted and Talented Academy at Quail Valley Middle School.
Concept-Based Teaching and Learning at GTA
Sequence of Study
6th Grade: ELA 6 GTA, Math 6 GTA, Science 6 GTA, Social Studies 6 GTA Spanish IA, Physical Education, Fine Arts Elective (Art, Band, Orchestra, Choral Music, Introduction to Creative Performance)
7th Grade: ELA 7 GTA, Math 7 GTA, Science 7 GTA, Texas History GTA, Spanish IB, Physical Education/ Health, Elective (Art, Band, Orchestra, Choral Music, Principles of Creative Performance, Introduction to Broadcasting, Teen Leadership, Journalism, Contest Math)
8th Grade: ELA 8 GTA Math 8 GTA OR Algebra I Pre AP, Science 8 GTA, US History GTA, Spanish II, Physical Education/Health, Elective (Art, Band, Orchestra, Choral Music, Principles of Creative Performance, Introduction to Broadcasting, Teen Leadership, Journalism, Contest Math, Peer Assistance and Leadership)
Courses offered at the Academy for high school credit: Spanish IA/B, Spanish II, Algebra I PreAP, and Geometry PreAP Opportunities for Students
Course offerings are subject to change in the event that the Texas Education Agency makes changes to approved courses and/or due to low enrollment.