GEHRHSD Curriculum Guide 2026-27

GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM

Program Overview

”Gifted and Talented” is defined by the current New Jersey Administrative Code and the U.S. Department of Education (1993) as follows: Students who are gifted and talented as those students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability in one or more content areas when compared to their chronological peers in the local district and who require modification of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities. -N.J.A.C. 6A:8-1.3

Mission To establish a culture of growth where every student is challenged to meet their full potential, recognizing that students from diverse backgrounds possess exceptional abilities.

Identification Students are identified annually through a screening process that includes testing, teacher/parent recommendations, aptitude, and motivation.

Program Options Students may demonstrate giftedness in any area within our Honors and Advanced Placement curriculum. We provide opportunities both within and beyond the classroom to challenge knowledge.

Student Goals We stress the development of independent, self-directed learners who analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to generate new ideas.