GT Nomination Period 2025-2026

Posted Date: 3/17/25 (1:44 PM)

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF REFERRAL PERIOD

White Oak Middle School is now accepting referrals for 6th through 8th grade students who may need Gifted/Talented Services for next school year. The program is designed for students who exhibit intellectual and creative thinking abilities at an extraordinary level not normally served in the regular classroom. Services are provided only upon identification of educational needs of the student. Anyone wishing to refer a student attending White Oak ISD may use the referral form attached to this post, or may go by the middle school office to request a copy of the referral form. Those unable to go by the school or access and print out the document should call Jody Velde at 903-291-2082 to request that a form be sent to them. Forms are due to the middle school office by Friday, March 28.

A Bright Child:	A Gifted Child:
Knows the answers	Asks the questions
Is interested	Is very curious
Pays attention	Gets involved mentally and physically
Works hard	Can be inattentive and still get good grades and test scores
Answers the questions	Questions the answers
Enjoys same-age peers	Prefers adults or older children
Learns easily	Often already knows the answers
Is self-satisfied (when they get the answers right)	Is highly self-critical (perfectionist)
Is good at memorizing	Is good at guessing