Gifted and Talented
Pin Oak serves the needs of our gifted and talented students through our Gifted and Talented Neighborhood program. HISD’s Gifted and Talented neighborhood programs are designed to meet the needs of Gifted and Talented students in grades K-12 at their neighborhood (zoned) schools. Gifted and Talented Neighborhood programs provide a differentiated curriculum by modifying the depth, complexity, and pacing of the general school program.
Students in all three houses (House A, B, and C) have equal opportunities for level courses regardless of the student’s type of transfer to our school. Gifted and Talented status does not affect a student’s admission to Pin Oak; it is a means of meeting the needs of students after they have been accepted.
Testing
Gifted and Talented testing is available for any student attending Pin Oak Middle School.
Gifted & Talented Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Who can test?
A. Any student attending Pin Oak may test for G/T. Students outside of the district can test at their zoned school. (No student in HISD is zoned to Pin Oak MS.)
Q. If my child was previously identified by HISD, do they need to test again?
A. No. Any child identified by HISD as G/T retains identification unless they leave HISD or the parent requests the child to be removed from G/T.
*Please note that students who were identified outside of HISD must be identified by HISD or submit previous testing to the campus for district approval.
Q. What steps do I need to take to have my child tested?
A. Submit a request using the link provided when testing opens.
Q. When is the deadline to apply to take the G/T Test?
A. The deadline to apply to take the Gifted and Talented identification test is TBD.
Q. When is the Pin Oak Testing Window for G/T Testing?
A. Testing is TBD.
Gifted & Talented Contact
G/T Program Assistant Principal
Olga Catoni
Phone: 713-295-6500