GT Corner

The Standards for Vanguard (G/T) Programs were approved by the board on March 8, 2007. These Standards for Vanguard (G/T) Programs are a direct result of the in-depth study by the G/T PEER Committee of the Vanguard G/T Programs in HISD, as well as input from various principal and coordinator focus groups. The Standards for Vanguard (G/T), with the primary focus of improving both Vanguard Neighborhood and Vanguard Magnet Programs district-wide, establish a measure by which all programs for G/T students will be implemented, monitored, and evaluated.

The standards address the following fourteen areas: program design, assessment, identification of G/T students, admissions, instructional delivery, curriculum and instruction, monitoring program implementation/ - quality/ - rigor, student success, professional development for administrators, professional development for teachers, data quality and compliance, parent/community communication and involvement, evaluation and district evaluation and district commitment and support.

Milby High School G/T students receive instruction through advanced coursework. Our campus offers Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Credit, and OnRamps courses. Additional services at the secondary level may also be provided through Pre-Advanced and accelerated academic courses. These learning opportunities focus on the four core academic areas and are designed to meet the unique needs of gifted learners.

Participation in advanced coursework varies based on individual G/T identification. Students may be enrolled in advanced courses in two, three, or all four core subject areas. However, if a student chooses to opt out of advanced classes, they will forfeit their gifted and talented (G/T) status, and their coding will be updated accordingly.