The Office of Gifted Education & Academic Rigor Services works to develop the gifts and talents evident in our children by working with all of our stakeholders to create a wide range of engaging learning experiences that nurture our students’ social, academic, and emotional growth.  Watch "I Am Gifted"

Click HERE for the Parent/Guardian Overview of Gifted Education & Academic Rigor Services 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Norfolk Public Schools invites you to attend "Gifted-Palooza", a celebration of all students' gifts, strengths, and talents, on Tuesday, April 1 from 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM at Norview High School. Please see  FLYER for details (Click here for Spanish Version) 

CAMP EINSTEIN - REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 28

See brochure for details and class selections: CAMP EINSTEIN 2025 BROCHURE

GIFTED EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (GEAC): Our next GEAC meeting for 2024-2025 school year is Tuesday, April 8th from 6 pm - 7:30 pm at the Academy for Discovery at Lakewood. All interested parents, teachers, and community members are welcome to attend. 

GET READY FOR CAMP LAUNCH: Camp Launch is a 2-week residential STEM camp for gifted students from families with lower income. Campers get a feel for college life, as they stay in the dorms on the beautiful campus of William & Mary. Nominations are open to rising 7th graders (current 6th graders). Talk to your student's gifted resource teacher for an application today. For more information, watch this informational video.

Camp Launch Info Video 2025

SAVE THE DATE -  CAMP EINSTEIN 2025!

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: Secondary students and parents: Please visit our new Social Emotional Interactive site for helpful information and resources. 

Philosophy of Gifted Education
Norfolk Public Schools defines gifted students as those whose abilities and potential for accomplishment are so outstanding that they require services and programs to meet their educational needs.  Gifted students come from many backgrounds, and their special abilities cover a wide spectrum of human potential.  Students identifed as gifted deserve to be challenged to maximize their educational potential.  Norfolk Public Schools recognizes that the social and emotional needs of gifted students should be addressed by instructional and enrichment experiences that reflect an understanding of the complexities of the development of gifted learners that differs from that of their peers.

"Fair isn't everyone getting the same thing; fair is everyone getting what they need in order to be successful."

Courtroom Law semi-final in District Court was held April 30th - Ghent School verses Northside Middle School.

This year's winner was Ghent, congratulations!