Gifted and Advanced Academics
Rockwall Independent School District recognizes the individual differences in abilities, needs and interests of the school population it serves. A sound instructional program for Rockwall ISD students includes provision for gifted and talented learners. These students can benefit from instruction that develops and challenges their unique capabilities in an atmosphere that fosters creativity and productivity. Recognizing that gifted students possess distinct characteristics and needs, Rockwall Independent School District commits itself to provide a quality, optimal educational experience for each gifted and talented student.

Programs Offered By Rockwall Independent School District:
SAGE
Selected Academically Gauged Education
Grades K-6
TAG
Talented and Gifted
Grades 7 – 12
Pre-AP and AP
Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement
Grades 7 - 12

How do I know if my child is “Gifted” or bright?
Bright Child vs. Gifted Child

Read more about
Rockwall ISD Advanced Academics

Program Description
Rockwall Independent School District addresses the unique needs of gifted and talented students in the four core areas of math, social studies, science and English through the SAGE, TAG, Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement classes.

GT Testing Schedule and Guidelines
Students are tested for the gifted and talented program according to the following guidelines:

• Currently enrolled students at the elementary level are tested for the gifted/talented program in May.

• Elementary students who are new students to the district are tested in August and January.

• Nominated kindergarten students are tested in January and begin services prior to March 1^st.

• Secondary students are tested at the beginning of each semester or at the end of a school year; additional testing may take place during the school year.

• Students previously identified as gifted in another school district shall be re-tested within thirty (30) days of enrollment in Rockwall ISD.

• Students who did not qualify when tested in Rockwall ISD for the gifted program must wait one year before retesting for the program.

• The District shall re-test elementary Provisional Talent Pool students prior to their enrollment on another campus within the district.

• Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses have open enrollment.

Still have questions?
District Contact:
Amanda Christian -- GT Coordinator (Elementary)
achristian@rockwallisd.org
972-771-0605

Sarah Cook -- Advanced Academics Coordinator (Secondary)
scook@rockwallisd.org
972-771-0605