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Philosophy
Gifted and talented youth are a unique population, differing markedly from their age peers in abilities, talents, interests, and psychological maturity. They are capable of exceptional performance in one or more of the following areas: general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude, creative or productive thinking, leadership, and visual and performing arts.
These students need guidance and a qualitatively different instructional approach in order to develop fully their intellectual and creative abilities.