Katy ISD Challenge
Elementary GT service in Katy ISD is based on a General Intellectual Abilities model. The elementary GT program, Challenge, is a one-day-per-week-pull-out-model for identified students in grades 1-5. Challenge students leave the regular classroom one day per week to work with the Challenge teacher, who is highly trained in the education of the gifted.
Challenge curriculum includes high-interest advanced content, creative and critical thinking skills, research and technology skills, and the opportunity to pursue topics of individual interest. Each year's curriculum units are connected by a broad-based theme.
Challenge curriculum includes high-interest advanced content, creative and critical thinking skills, research and technology skills, and the opportunity to pursue topics of individual interest. Each year's curriculum units are connected by a broad-based theme.
New to Rylander?
Students who are new to Katy ISD and were previously identified for GT services in their previous school district will be eligible for Challenge screening in August. Please inform the registrar or counselor at registration that your child was in GT in their previous school. We will need documentation of GT identification, such as an acceptance letter, screening profile, report card, etc. Students falling in this category will be screened in the first 6 weeks of school starting in August. If identified, they would begin being pulled for Challenge immediately.
Students who are new to Katy ISD and were NOT identified for GT services in their previous district will be eligible for Challenge screening during our regular screening window. Click the "Screening" tab at the top of this page for more information.
Students who are new to Katy ISD and were NOT identified for GT services in their previous district will be eligible for Challenge screening during our regular screening window. Click the "Screening" tab at the top of this page for more information.