Waco ISD Advanced Academic Services
Waco Independent School District
Advanced Academic Services Handbook
2013-2014
Dr. Cecelia Boswell
Executive Director of Advanced Academic Services 254-755-9519
Mr. Larry Carpenter 254-755-9519
Assistant Director of Advanced Academic Services
Ms. Connee Duran 254-755-9519
Instructional Specialist, Secondary
Ms. Ashlee Duncan 254-755-9519
Instructional Specialist, Elementary
Ms. Gil Hall 254-755-9519
Executive Secretary
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview of Services 3
Overview 4
Gifted/Talented Services 5
Beliefs, Philosophy, Mission Statement 6
Academic Performance Goals 7
Identification Procedures and Processes 8-13
Program Design 14
Transfer Policy 15
Furlough Policy 15-16
Exit Policy 16
Reassessment Policy 17
Appeals Policy 16
Process for Appeals 17
Cumulative Folder 18
Exploring Inspiration Project Fair 19-21
Duke Talent Search 22
ATLAS Academy 23
Vision, Mission Statement 24
Instruction 25
Overview 26
Goals 27
Frequently Asked Questions 28-29
ATLAS9 Academies 30
Overview 31-32
High School Choices 33
Advanced Placement 34
Overview 35
Placement Procedures 36
Guidelines 37-38
Course Expectations 39
Advanced Placement (AP)/Pre AP Contract 40-42
International Baccalaureate: Primary Years Programme 43
Overview 44
Appendix 45
Gifted or Bright? 46
Myth & Reality 47-50
Nomination/Screening/Participation Forms 51-52
Walk-through Forms 53
Surveys 54
Student 55
Parent 56-57
Educator 57-58
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