NEW GT Electives for NEISD High Schools!
9th or 10th – GT Interdisciplinary Studies
10th or 11th – GT Interdisciplinary Studies 2
11th or 12th – GT Independent Study Mentorship 1 (ISM 1) (Starting Fall 2018)
(GT Interdisciplinary Studies 2 is a prerequisite for GT ISM)
12th – GT Independent Study Mentorship 2 (ISM 2) (Starting Fall 2019)
9th or 10th – GT Interdisciplinary Studies – Course #4251 – GT Interdisciplinary Studies is
a year-long GT elective class open to all 9th and 10th grade students currently identified in the
North East ISD Gifted and Talented program. In GT Interdisciplinary Studies, students will
be provided opportunities to discover various styles and characteristics of leaders, PSAT
preparation, and complete a unit of study on Personal Finance culminating with a Financial
Case Study. Throughout the year students will work on presentation and communication
skills, group dynamics, critical thinking, and college planning. Students will conduct
independent research through a variety of class activities. All students will also learn about
and complete a resume as well as begin an on-line portfolio of their high school work and
activities.
GT Interdisciplinary Studies 1
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Public Speaking
PSAT Preparation
Financial Planning
Social & Emotional Needs
of Gifted Students
Political Analysis
College Preparation
Service Learning
Independent Study
Research
Presentation Skills
Leadership Qualities
Scholarly Behaviors
Time Management
Goal Setting
Resumes
Project Based Learning
GT Interdisciplinary Studies 2
Course Topics Include:
10th or 11th – GT Interdisciplinary Studies 2 – Course #4252 – GT Interdisciplinary
Studies 2 is a year-long GT elective class open to all 10th or 11th grade students currently
identified in the North East ISD Gifted and Talented program. In GT Interdisciplinary Studies
2 students will work on PSAT preparation prior to the October test date. Throughout the year
students will work on presentation and communication skills, group dynamics, critical
thinking, and college planning. Students will develop a research study proposal on their
topic of choice, conduct in-depth research, interview experts in their field of study, compile a
research portfolio, write a research paper, and prepare for a final presentation to exhibit their
work. Students in this class will also have the opportunity to compete in various academic
competitions throughout the school year. GT Interdisciplinary Studies 1 is recommended,
but not required for this course.
11th or 12th – GT Independent Study Mentorship 1 or 2 – Course #4253/4254 – GT
Independent Study Mentorship 1 or 2 (ISM) is a year-long GT elective class open to all 11th
or 12th grade students currently identified in the North East ISD Gifted and Talented program.
In GT Independent Study Mentorship students will be able to select a topic of study to learn
about with the help of a community mentor. Students will develop a product proposal,
conduct in-depth research, interview experts in their field of study, compile a research
portfolio, and prepare for a final presentation. Students will work with their mentor to create
a related product with real-world application. This course is aligned with the Texas
Performance Standards Project for Gifted and Talented students. It offers a non-traditional
learning experience for students that wish to study a specific field and create innovative
products or performances. GT Interdisciplinary Studies 2 is a Prerequisite for this course.
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Public Speaking
PSAT Preparation
Social & Emotional Needs
of Gifted Students
College Preparation
Independent Study
Research
Presentation Skills
On-line Portfolio
Scholarships
Socratic Seminar
Depth & Complexity
Project Based Learning
For More Information contact
LeAnne Hernandez
[email protected]
Roxanne Brown
[email protected]
210-407-0327
Or look on the web
http://www.neisd.net/curriculum
/SchImprov/gt/gtindex.html
*As with all electives, these courses may or may not be available at your campus based on student interest and staffing.
GT Sequence of Course Recommendation
10th Grade
9th Grade
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English1 GT
Geometry GT
W. Geography Pre-AP or Human Geography AP
Biology or Biology Pre AP
Endorsement:________________
GT Interdisciplinary Studies
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8. Lunch
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English 2 GT
Algebra 2 GT
World History AP
Chemistry or Chem. Pre AP
Endorsement:______________
GT Interdisciplinary Studies 2
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8. Lunch
11th Grade
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English 3 GT
Pre Cal GT
US History AP
Physics AP
Endorsement:________________
GT Independent Study Mentorship 1
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8. Lunch
12th Grade
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English 4 GT
Calculus A/B or B/C AP
Eco/ Government AP
4th Science
Endorsement:______________
GT Independent Study Mentorship 2
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8. Lunch
For Foundation Diploma with Endorsement:
For Distinguished Level of Achievement:
4 English
4 Math
4 Science
3 Social Studies
Top 10% automatic admissions eligibility for Texas universities.
2 Foreign Language
1 Fine Art
½ Health
1 P.E.
3 Electives
Not all Endorsements require 4 additional courses, some of
your core classes will count toward your endorsement.
4 Math including Algebra 2
4 Science Including Chemistry and Physics
1 Endorsement Sequence
Performance Acknowledgements:
12 or more hours of Dual Credit with a B or higher
Score of 3 or Higher on AP Test
Commended Scholar qualifying score on PSAT
Score of 1250 or more on the SAT
Score of 28 or more on the ACT
Inter./Nat’l License/Certification
Bilingualism Proficiency