Momentum and Roadblocks: 2024 Spring Update

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

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

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

Scholar Celebrations: AP and National Merit, 2019-2020

Do you have a Scholar Celebration to share? Let us know at communications@gc-sage.org Advanced Placement Achievements 11 GCISD students earn AP Capstone Diploma 1 student earns AP Seminar and Research Certificate The AP Capstone Diploma program allows students to develop critical thinking, research, and presentation skills, both individually and as a team. Students conduct academic … Continue reading Scholar Celebrations: AP and National Merit, 2019-2020

Nov. 14, 2019: SAGE Gifted Pathways — Navigating Your Gifted Child from Kindergarten to College

SAGE Gifted Pathways is our fourth annual local mini-conference where you can learn about options and opportunities during a gifted child's journey through school. Our stellar keynote and breakout sessions are designed for: parents of students of any age; for educators; and for students in 5th-12th grades — bring your student! Pre-register Now: SAGE Members: FREE … Continue reading Nov. 14, 2019: SAGE Gifted Pathways — Navigating Your Gifted Child from Kindergarten to College

Sept. 12: SAGE Coffee Chat – Partnership for Your Gifted Student’s Success

GCISD-GCSAGE-Teacher-Partnership-Sept.-2019Download View the Presentation (PDF) You're invited to the first SAGE Coffee Chat of the school year on Sept. 12, 2019. The presentation topic is "Parent + Student + Educator = Partnership for Your Gifted Student's Success," featuring GCISD Director of Advanced Academics Julie Leslie. Location is the GCISD Admin Building.8:30 am Coffee & Social9:00-10:00 … Continue reading Sept. 12: SAGE Coffee Chat – Partnership for Your Gifted Student’s Success

Jan. 30 SAGE Meeting: GCISD Counseling & Advanced Academics: Choosing GT & AP high school classes

Choosing GT & AP high school classes Get advice from your high school counselors about gifted & advanced course selection, grade weighting, & Arena Scheduling Wednesday, January 30, 2019 PDEC, 5800 Colleyville Blvd 5:30 Brown Bag Social 6:00-7:00 Presentation & Q&A Have questions? Get answers: Click here to see the post-event Q&A document Featuring: Counselors … Continue reading Jan. 30 SAGE Meeting: GCISD Counseling & Advanced Academics: Choosing GT & AP high school classes