General Information about Gifted
State Definition of AIG Students,
Article 9B
(N.C.G.S. ยง 115C-150.5)
Academically or intellectually gifted students perform or show the potential
to perform at substantially high levels of accomplishment when compared
with others of their age, experience, or environment. Academically or
intellectually gifted students exhibit high performance capability in
intellectual areas, specific academic fields, or in both the intellectual areas
and specific academic fields. Academically or intellectually gifted students
require differentiated educational services beyond those ordinarily provided
by the regular educational program. Outstanding abilities are present in
students from all cultural groups, across all economic strata, and in all
areas of human endeavor
Philosophy of Gifted:
Giftedness can be found at any age, any culture in artistic, academic, and athletic fields. Gifted potential needs to be encouraged and supported by all members of society: teachers, parents and politicians.