ATLAS Academy
2025-2026 ATLAS/LIFT Application Steps:
Step 1-- ATLAS and LIFT applicants: Transfer request
LIFT step 2-- ATLAS LIFT Student Application Form (required for non-GT identified applicants) Any non-GT identified students wishing to enroll in ATLAS (via the LIFT program) must complete both steps.
DEADLINE: January 31, 2025
Questions? Email lyssa.davoust@wacoisd.org
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What is ATLAS Academy?
ATLAS Academy is a program-within-a -school model located on the Tennyson Middle School campus that serves identified gifted and talented students in sixth through eighth grade. ATLAS Academy does not have an attendance zone. Instead, the Academy is open to anyone based on the established criteria and assessments.
Anyone may nominate a student to receive gifted and talented services in Waco ISD, including students themselves. All students nominated will be assessed and evaluated by District 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.
Do you want to nominate a student for gifted and talented evaluation? Use this link to get to the nomination survey!
For more information regarding the ATLAS Academy, please contact Alesia Schneider at (254) 772-1440 or alesia.schneider@wacoisd.org
To schedule gifted and talented testing for your student, please contact Paula Miller at (254) 750-3922 or PaulaMiller@wacoisd.org