1. Independent Study Project (ISP) - Fall semester

The objective of the ISP is to provide students an opportunity for an in-depth exploration of an area of study that greatly interests him or her. The ISP will be conducted through pull-out times during Advisory period and independently.

Students acquire the skills needed to conduct an in-depth investigation following a specifically guided research process that will heop prepare him/her for future studies. An ISP give students a special chance to utilize his/her talents and abilities in a uniquely productive manner.

2. Creative Problem-Solving Project (CPSP) - Spring semester

The objective of the CPSP is to provide a motivational structure in which students are encouraged to research topics, imaginatively explore possible futures, and create solutions for problems that currently exist and may exist in years to come.

Students will work in a multi-age group setting with one or more students to complete a task and performance expectations as determined by the campus GT Committee. The CPSP will be conducted through pull-out times during Advisory period and possibly after school and before school.

3. Competitive Programs - as requested by gifted and talented students

Future Problem Solvers, Destination Imagination, and UIL Academics are examples of possible competitive programs.

Gifted and Talented Program Design in Lubbock ISD

Gifted and Talented students are served in Pre Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) English, Social Studies, Math, and Science classes in middle schools. These classes provide students an opportunity to engage in more elaborate, complex and in-depth studies of major ideas, problems, and themes. Major themes are integrated across the four core disciplines to provide a framework for the in-depth examinations of issues.

Acceleration is encouraged and offered through Credit by Exam, correspondence courses, and accelerated summer programs.

Optional Competitive Programs include UIL, Destination Imagination (DI), and Future Problem Solvers (FPS).

Texas State Goal

Under the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 19, Part II Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, school districts in the state of Texas are charged with the delivery of services to gifted and talented children.

The state goal for the program states:

"Students who participate in services designed for gifted students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication as evidenced by the development of innovative products and performances that reflect individuality and creativity and are advanced in relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment.