Gifted and Talented Testing Dates

  • Sinclair is proud to provide Gifted & Talented Services at all grade levels. HISD’s advanced Academic Department has established processes for identification for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 11th grade. Please note the GT identification process varies depending on your child's current grade level. Each process is detailed below:

     
    Current 2nd Grade students
    At Houston ISD, we automatically test all 2nd Grade students who are not currently identified at GT in the Fall. There is no application needed.
     
    Current Kindergarten through 5th Grade students (excluding 2nd Grade)
    Students who are new to the district or who were not identified/qualified have an opportunity to apply for GT identification once per year. Students who complete the application will be tested in October. Specific dates to come. Students will receive their identification matrix indicating if they qualify or did not qualify in March 2025. For more information, please visit www.HoustonISD.org/page/31858.
     
    Students in Pre-Kindergarten or who have not yet begun Kindergarten
    Any student who will be entering Kindergarten next school year, 2025-26 will have testing completed through the Office of School Choice in HISD. Your child will be tested based on the application you submit online. Please reach out to your zoned HISD school for more information.
     
    If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Alexandria Nolan, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, 713-867-5160 or via email Alexandria.Nolan@HoustonISD.org
     
     
     

  • Ms. Nolan

     

     

    Alexandria Nolan, a proud University of Michigan alumna, brings a wealth of experience to Sinclair, having taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels across multiple districts in Texas.

    A published author and journalist, she combines her passion and enthusiasm for education with a commitment to fostering higher-level thinking. Alexandria is excited to be part of the Sinclair community.

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