Mission

Boerne ISD recognizes the right of all children to a challenging instructional program, which provides opportunities for the full development of their capabilities, talents and gifts. In Boerne ISD, all schools follow BISD Board Policy to identify students as gifted.  

Program description

Elementary G/T students are cluster-grouped into a trained teacher's classroom where a differentiated curriculum is provided and attend a pull-out program in the Challenge Lab on average 90-120 minutes a week. Secondary G/T students are served through Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Credit and Honors courses in the core areas. Middle School students are also placed in trained teacher's classroom for the core academic areas where a differentiated curriculum is provided. Middle school and high school junior and senior students may also participate in an Independent Study Mentorship program. 

What is Gifted and Talented?

BISD Gifted and Talented Referral Window November 15th - December 15th for Grades 1-11

BISD Gifted and Talented Referral Form

BISD Gifted and Talented Referral Form Spanish

Boerne ISD screens all kindergarten students for eligibility for gifted and talented services in December/January. Students who score at specified levels on a norm-referenced test will be identified for further assessment to determine eligibility for gifted and talented services. 

Parents, teachers, students, or other individuals who know a student well may refer a student for gifted and talented assessment.

Identification criteria include test scores, student product ratings, and teacher ratings. Students who meet the district standard on 3 out of 5 criteria are served through the Gifted and Talented program.  Assessments will be completed in the Spring Semester.  

Placement decisions

Kindergarten prior to March 1st. 

1st grade - 11th grade in May.