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Gifted & Talented Academy

The GTA at North Middle School (NMS) is designed on the Talent Development Model of Gifted Education, which recognizes that a student's giftedness may not be global. For example, a student may have areas of giftedness – in math, art, ELA, music, or leadership. Though most students take part fully in the program it does allow for individualized scheduling and greater access to instruction in areas of high aptitude. This research-based approach enables North to address the needs of each student individually.

Gifted and Talented Academy (GTA)

The equity-based Gifted and Talented Academy (GTA) at North Middle School looks beyond one data point for entry into the program, ensuring that the GTA represents the demographics of NMS.

  • standardized test scores above the 85th percentile
  • a student's body of work (portfolio) indicating they would benefit from this program
  • focus on social-emotional well being and development
  • working as a team of teachers, parents, and student to support them in the pursuit of success
North students learning how to make jerky and another photo of students at MeowWolf

 

GTA Application Process

Complete the GTA application by the February 15, 2025.

Obtain a GTA Teacher Recommendation Form from a teacher who knows your student well.

If you are applying from outside School District 11, provide formal identification paperwork and/or most recent advanced learning plan and relevant test scores to gt@d11.org, Gifted Programs Specialist.

Please review the GTA Selection Criteria when applying.

NOTE: Transportation for students not living in the North attendance area is the responsibility of the family.

Photo of 8th grade GTA students who were in charge of North’s 100th anniversary celebration posing in the library

GTA INTEREST FORM

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL GIFTED & TALENTED ACADEMY
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