Noel GT

SIP

Through the use of interdisciplinary curriculum, the SIP students are challenged to develop their own questions and problem solving techniques.

The ancient civilizations of Egypt, China, Greece and Rome as well as the Medieval, Renaissance and Industrial Revolution Eras serve as curriculum background to develop scholarly study skills. They use this information to identify the origins, contributions, points of convergence, paradoxes and parallel issues in our civilization.

These young apprentice scholars learn to look at new concepts through the eyes of disciplinarians and scholars of the ages as they ponder generalizations and unanswered questions. They seek to understand the rules, ethical issues, trends, patterns and specific language used by various experts.

As the children learn to thirst for knowledge, they begin to set goals that help them exercise their intellects.

Our SIP students are encouraged to pursue independent projects through research and civic endeavors.

Children from all 25 ECISD elementary schools participate in the SIP Program on 10 elementary campuses. Specialized teachers on each of these campuses serve the children one day a week. Transportation is provided through the magnet transportation system. The SIP Program teachers are listed below with the SIP campus and the other schools she serves.
Ms. Allen IRELAND MAGNET Burnet, San Jacinto, and Ross
Ms. Bledsoe JORDAN
Ms. Braswell GALE POND ALAMO YEAR-ROUND MAGNET
Ms. Brown JOHNSON
Ms. Everett BLACKSHEAR MAGNET Austin, Goliad, and Cavazos
Ms. McKandles REAGAN MAGNET
Ms. Loera NOEL MAGNET Pease and Fly
Ms. Pope MILAM MAGNET Burleson and Sam Houston
Ms. Rosson TRAVIS MAGNET Cameron Magnet, and Zavala Magnet
Ms. J. Smith REAGAN MAGNET
Ms. V. Brower HAYS MAGNET Blanton, Dowling, and Gonzales

Scholars In Progress students are the ECISD elementary students who exhibit outstanding academic potential and qualify for the advanced program. They have been nominated by a teacher, parent, friend or self; have applied during our annual G/T application period; and have been screened and met the criteria for gifted students.

Kindergarten screening begins in November of each year. Applications are sent home with each kindergarten child to inform the parents of the criteria and the timeline for applications and screening. Once identified for the G/T program, their services begin on March 1st of their kindergarten year. They are served within their current kindergarten classroom.

Students in grades 1 through 5 receive applications in January of each year. Upon completion of the screening process for these students, the parents are notified and services begin the following fall.

Please visit our identification link for current information on SIP activities and application processes.

Camp SIP: A G/T Adventure is an annual two-week technology camp for gifted and talented students in grades 1-5 currently being served in the Scholars In Progress program in ECISD. Camp is held during the month of July at Ector Junior High. Applications for camp are available after spring break each year from the SIP program teachers or the AAS Department.