- What is Quest?
- How do I know if my child qualifies for Quest?
- What kind of tests will my child be given?
- When will my child be tested?
- How do I recognize characteristics of giftedness in my child?
- What if my child was previously in a GT program in another district?
- What does my child do in the Quest classroom?
- Who should I contact for more information about Quest at OUES?
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What is Quest?
Quest is the name of Carroll ISD's Program for Gifted and Talented Students.
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How do I know if my child qualifies for Quest?
Parents and teachers may nominate students. Nomination forms are available
in the front office of the school and at the Administration Building during
nomination periods. You may also obtain nomination forms from the Quest
teacher. Simply complete the form, the parent questionnaire, and return both
forms to the school office by deadline. After student testing and screening
has been completed, parents are notified of the results. To insure timely
notification, parents are encouraged to include a self-addressed stamped
envelope with the nomination packet.
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What kind of tests will my child be given?
Students are assessed for verbal and nonverbal cognitive abilities, and
achievement in reading and mathematics as measured by nationally normed
standardized tests. A scaled evaluation from the classroom teacher is also
required. A creativity assessment may be administered when appropriate.
Grades 7-12 are assessed in writing.
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When will my child be tested?
During the open nomination period, your child may be pulled from
the classroom and administered an ability and/or achievement test. In grades
two and four, some data may be obtained from standardized tests administered
in the regular classroom during the school year. Additional tests are
administered on designated Saturdays during the nomination period. You will
be notified if Saturday testing is required.
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How do I recognize characteristics of giftedness in my child?
There are many varieties of giftedness, including but not limited to
musical, artistic, and kinesthetic giftedness. The Quest Program is
designed for academically gifted students. These students typically exhibit
unusual inquistitiveness, creativity, memory, focus, and problem solving
ability.
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What if my child was previously in a GT program in another district?
Provisional Placement is an opportunity for students previously identified
GT in another district to enroll in Quest classes before the formal open
nomination period. Parents should bring their child's prior placement
records to the Quest teacher on campus. A district committee will review
the records in terms of the criteria set for Quest and notify you of their
decision.
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What does my child do in the Quest classroom?
Quest uses the Autonomous Learner Model for gifted and talented students,
developed by Dr. George Betts. The students are challenged to be
responsible for their own learning. The curriculum encompasses the four
core areas, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, and
integrates the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Critical and creative
and thinking are stressed. Inquiry, problem solving, problem-based
learning and independent studies are encouraged. Classes typically meet
once a week for up to two hours.
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Who should I contact for more information about Quest at OUES?
Call or email the Quest teacher, Ms. Parks
817-949-4649
parksc@cisdmail.com
