• GT at the Secondary Level

  • Starting in sixth grade, students who demonstrate an educational need for GT services can participate in one or more of our secondary programs, which include:

    • GT Math
    • GT English
    • North East School of the Arts (NESA)

    From grades 6–12, identified GT students are served through content courses and GT electives at the high school level. The GT Interdisciplinary Studies elective is available at campuses where enough students have demonstrated interest in the courses. 

    In addition to these courses, students may also enroll in Advanced Academic* opportunities such as:

    • College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses
    • Dual Credit courses
    • OnRamps Dual Enrollment courses

    GT Math and GT English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR) follow the NEISD curriculum and align with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). GT teachers enhance their instruction by differentiating the depth, complexity, and pacing of the curriculum to meet the unique needs of gifted learners.

    *Advanced Academic courses are open to all students who meet course prerequisites.  Please see the campus course catalog for more information. 

     

     

    North East School of the Arts (NESA)  

    NESA is located on the campus of Legacy of Educational Excellence High School and is a gifted and talented program in the arts. NESA provides a rigorous academic environment, consisting of a sequential, customized curriculum designed to encourage artistic excellence, integration with multiple arts disciplines, and authentic assessment. NESA students study daily with our unique staff of professional educators who are also working artists with significant training and experience in their individual disciplines. NESA students participate in master classes and seminars with professional artists, engage in many enrichment activities and have multiple opportunities to showcase their talents. Students are accepted for the NESA program through an application and formal audition process. All students in 8th – 11th grade from Bexar County and surrounding areas may apply to audition. Seven (7) majors are offered at North East School of the Arts: Cinema, Creative Writing, Dance, Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre, and Visual Arts.