Gifted students perform higher in academic or creative fields when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment. Students possessing these abilities can be found in all populations, economic levels, and all areas of human endeavor.

Students may be referred for consideration for gifted services by teachers, counselors, parents, or guardians, peers, self, or other individuals with knowledge of the students' abilities. All second-grade students will be observed as potential gifted referrals using a gifted behavior checklist.

An Eligibility Determination Team will determine eligibility based on the results of aptitude/creativity test scores, student products, portfolios, work samples, and grades.