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      2023-2024
      ATLAS Academy Application Window
      January 2 - 27, 2023

       

      What is the ATLAS Academy?

      The ATLAS Academy is a school-within-a-school located on the Tennyson Middle School campus that serves students identified as gifted and talented in sixth through eighth grades. The ATLAS Academy does not have an attendance zone. Instead, the Academy is open to anyone based on the established criteria and assessments. If you would like additional information about ATLAS or if you are interested in scheduling a tour, please contact:

      Kathleen Knight
      6th Grade + ATLAS Assistant Principal 
      254-772-1440
      Kathleen.Knight@wacoisd.org
      www.wacoisd.org/ATLAS


      How do I apply?

      Anyone may nominate a student to receive gifted and talented services. All students nominated will be assessed and evaluated by Waco ISD personnel with expertise in gifted and talented education. Assessment and evaluation of nominated students includes data from multiple sources, both objective and subjective. Program admission is determined by district personnel who understand characteristics of gifted and talented learners. If you would like to nominate a student to be assessed, please contact:


      Celeste Sodergren
      Director of Advanced Academics
      254-755-9473
      Celeste.Sodergren@wacoisd.org

       

      The deadline to apply for the 2022-2023 school year is Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at 5 p.m. 

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