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Secondary G/T

Secondary Gifted and Talented

Grades 7-12: Gifted and Talented students in grades 7 through 12 are served through GT English Language Arts, Pre-AP Math, Science, Social Studies, GT Pre-AP English, GT Pre-AP Biology, GT Pre-AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP GT English III, AP GT Physics, and AP GT English IV.

Grades 7-8: Students will be assessed initially using the CogAT and ITBS tests.  There are no preparation materials available for these assessments.  In addition to the testing, students entering grades 7th and 8th who have not yet been identified as gifted and talented must be nominated by a parent, teacher, counselor, community member, or themselves. 

GT Testing for Carroll Middle School & Dawson Middle School (Grades 7-8):

Gifted and Talented Identification Process

The window has opened for new CISD students who wish to sign up for qualification for gifted and talented services.  Students will be assessed initially using the CogAT and ITBS tests. Please see the schedule below to plan your family’s schedule.  Students must take all 4 tests.  There are no preparation materials available for these assessments.  In addition to the testing, students entering grades 7 and 8 who have not yet been identified as gifted and talented must be nominated by a parent, teacher, counselor, community member, or themselves. It is not necessary for a student who is already identified as gifted and talented in Carroll ISD to participate in testing again.  

To begin the identification process, please complete the CISD Middle School Gifted and Talented Nomination and Referral Form by Wednesday, July 23rd, 4:00 PM.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact CMS GT Specialist Danielle Pfaff at Danielle.Pfaff@southlakecarroll.edu

Key Dates in the Process:

  • The testing window opens for sign-up on March 31st at 8:00 am and closes Friday, July 26th at 4 PM.
  • Testing Week
    • Monday, July 28th: CogAT and ITBS Science
      • 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
    • Tuesday, July 29th: ITBS Reading and ITBS Math
      • 8:30 AM-11:15 PM
  • Families will be notified of qualification by Friday, August 8th (before the first day of school)

 

GT Testing for Carroll High School & Carroll Senior High School (Grades 9-12): 

The registration window is now open.

Testing dates for CHS and CSHS students:   July 25, 2025 and August 1, 2025.  Students must sign up on the Gifted and Talented Nomination and Referral Form below as the referral and the registration for testing.

  • This form must be completed no later than  July 18, 2025.

Students will be assessed initially using the CogAT and ITBS tests.  There are no preparation materials available for these assessments. To begin the identification process, please complete the online form below.

CISD HIGH SCHOOL/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Gifted and Talented Nomination and Referral Form  - 

 

Please contact Wendy Athey if you have any questions.