Gifted and Talented Education
Our GATE program provides services for students that are comprehensive, structured, and appropriately challenging. The GATE curriculum is a supplement to students’ general classroom experience and is differentiated by modifying the depth and complexity of the general school program, utilizing higher-level thinking skills, and developing independent research skills focusing on advanced-level products.
Announcement for G/T Referral
The referral process for Gifted/Talented (G/T) services for the 2025–2026 school year begins September 16. RSPA is committed to providing challenging learning experiences for students with exceptional intellectual and creative thinking abilities.
A general information meeting about the district’s G/T services and an overview of the characteristics of gifted and talented students will be held on September 16, 2025, at the administration building in the School Board meeting room. Referral forms will be made available at the meeting.
Anyone wishing to refer a student attending Rhodes School for the Performing Arts in Kindergarten through 8th grade may pick up or request a copy of the referral form at their school office after September 16. This form must be returned to the school by October 21, 2025. Those unable to visit the school counselor’s office may download the form below.
Contact the counselor, Mrs. Jassitte Gibson via email at jgibson@rhodesschool.org or phone at 281-459-9797.
Who Qualifies for GATE?
The purpose of GATE is to enable identified students to reach their intellectual potential by providing them with opportunities and experiences that will challenge and further develop their thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills (both in and out of the classroom).
As you know, in the classroom you will see a wide range of skills, motivation, and ability. While most students can be serviced in the classroom with differentiated instruction, some students will show a higher level of intellectual ability.
There is a significant difference between the “bright” child and the “gifted” child. Please see the table below for these significant differences and characteristics that may help you ascertain whether or not a student might meet the characteristics to be tested.
Resources
GATE INFORMATIONAL PACKET
GATE Parent Referral
GET IN TOUCH…
Building B – Room C8
13334 Wallisville Road
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334 Ext. 519
Kenitra Bennett-Edwards, G/T Administrator
Dominique Calhoun, 5th Grade G/T Teacher
Jassitte Gibson, Campus Counselor
Jervasia Breed, 4th Grade GT Teacher
Tiffany Simon, STEAM Coordinator All Grades
Maxime Alexander, Robotics GT Teacher (All Grades)
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
13334 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
information@rhodesschool.org
CAMPUS LOCATION
13334 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Charles Russell, M. Ed, President
Kenitra Bennett-Edwards, M. Ed., Member
Michelle Harris, M. Ed, Member
Sloane Hughlett, Member
Chrishelle Palay, Member
Derrick Sherrard, Member
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