SAGE advocates for all GT Learners to have differentiated experiences for ongoing growth. Over the past two years, we have focused on issues based on hearing from many of you. The majority of our efforts fall into three key areas: Differentiation: Ensuring the District is aware of the positive impact of supporting the differentiated needs … Continue reading Momentum and Roadblocks: 2024 Spring Update
Momentum and Roadblocks for GCISD GT and ASPIRE in 2023: A Message from SAGE to our Community
June 26, 2023 Dear families with Gifted and Talented students in GCISD, As the advocacy organization for GT families, students and teachers in GCISD, we’re updating you on time-sensitive district changes that directly impact you. In this email, we’ve summarized three items, and then offered more details for you to keep reading. Our ultimate purpose … Continue reading Momentum and Roadblocks for GCISD GT and ASPIRE in 2023: A Message from SAGE to our Community
GCSAGE “Conversations with the Candidates for GCISD School Board — April 11, 2023
Don't miss this annual SAGE Event! It’s especially important for families of gifted & talented students in GCISD to recognize that our school board has sole oversight of our GT LEAD, ASPIRE, Advanced Academics, and accelerated math telescoping programs. School districts do not receive adequate designated state funding or any federal funding for gifted & … Continue reading GCSAGE “Conversations with the Candidates for GCISD School Board — April 11, 2023
Sherry Hamilton Memorial GT Educator Award — 2020 and 2021 Winners Announced!
2020ANGIE CONNELLGT Specialist, Heritage Elementary 2021AMANDA GUTHRIEASPIRE AP Modern World History and ASPIRE AP US History, Grapevine High School Click here to read all the details!!!! Nomination window is closed for 2021. One of SAGE's key focus areas is to support the teachers of gifted students in our classrooms, specifically those who have purposeful clusters or … Continue reading Sherry Hamilton Memorial GT Educator Award — 2020 and 2021 Winners Announced!
Scholar Celebrations – Class of 2021 National Merit Scholars
National Merit Semifinalists Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is proud to recognize the 15 members of the Class of 2021 who have been named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Over the past 10 years, GCISD has celebrated the recognition of 174 National Merit Semifinalists. In the last five years, 104 GCISD students have been … Continue reading Scholar Celebrations – Class of 2021 National Merit Scholars
Nov. 10, 2020: GCSAGE Lunch & Learn with Angie Connell
Angie Connell, GT Specialist at Heritage Elementary School, will share her expert tips for parents about helping students improve the quality of their work. Get informative updates relevant to gifted students! Virtual networking time before & after. Click here to register!
Oct. 13, 2020: Conversations with the Candidates for GCISD School Board
As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, GCSAGE does not favor, oppose, or endorse any Candidates. We strive to provide information to our Community about candidates who are seeking public office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orswz8eUVwk Watch on YouTube | Watch on Facebook | Watch on Twitter October 13, 2020 — SAGE's "Conversations with the Candidates," a virtual event with the … Continue reading Oct. 13, 2020: Conversations with the Candidates for GCISD School Board
A warm welcome to our new GT Educators ~ Fall 2020
To welcome our new GT educators and help them get settled in their new classrooms, SAGE is awarding a $100 grant to each new elementary GT teacher and a $50 grant to each new secondary teacher. Please join SAGE in extending a warm welcome to the new gifted educators in GCISD: New ASPIRE Teachers: Kay … Continue reading A warm welcome to our new GT Educators ~ Fall 2020
Oct. 28, 2020: SAGE + GCISD Presentation of ASPIRE External Review
“The ASPIRE Academy is arguably the best gifted and talented program in Texas.” — External Reviewer Watch the video the presentation: https://youtu.be/ipD5EGpZ5iQ SAGE and GCISD Advanced Academics hosted this in-depth presentation from the external reviewer, Dr. Todd Kettler on October 28, 2020 @ 5:30 pm online. Press Release from GCISD, 2/18/2020 As part of its … Continue reading Oct. 28, 2020: SAGE + GCISD Presentation of ASPIRE External Review
Jan. 16, 2020: Choosing Gifted and Advanced Placement high school classes
Click here to view the presentation in Google Slides. Click here to view the follow-up questions answered by our counselors. (PDF) Post-Event Note: The online bit.ly Q&A on slide 15 was used during the session and is now closed. We will post answers to the questions posed during the session soon. If you have remaining … Continue reading Jan. 16, 2020: Choosing Gifted and Advanced Placement high school classes