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Advanced Academics Vision Statement

Vision Statement: Advanced Academics, Waco ISD
The Waco ISD Advanced Academics Department empowers every student to
reach their highest potential by fostering a culture of rigorous learning,
intellectual curiosity, and equitable access to advanced opportunities.
Through intentional instruction, collaborative partnerships, and aligned
systems of support, we ensure that students in advanced courses
demonstrate academic excellence, excel on state assessments, and are
prepared for success in college-level coursework and postsecondary
pathways. Our vision is for advanced academics to serve as a catalyst for
academic growth, innovation, and lifelong achievement across all campuses.

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Empowering students to achieve excellence through rigorous learning,
equitable access, and pathways that prepare them for college, career, and

lifelong success.

Welcome to Advanced Academics

Advanced Academic Services of Waco ISD is dedicated to providing the most appropriate educational services for gifted and advanced students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Our framework provides opportunities for gifted and advanced students to be engaged and challenged at every level. 

Advanced Academics Responsibilities

 
  • Elementary Gifted and Talented (GT)
  • ATLAS Academy
  • Advanced Placement--AP/Pre-AP
  • College Readiness, dual credit, ACCELERATE
  • AVID
  • SAT and PSAT/NMSQT
  • National History Day Competition
  • Superintendent's Scholars Program 

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Director of Advanced Academics

Paula Miller

 

 

Paula Miller

Paula.Miller@wacoisd.org

254-750-3925

 

 

WISD Administration Building
501 Franklin Avenue
P.O. Box 27
Waco, Texas 76703
Phone: (254) 755-9473
Fax: (254)755-9657
Fax2: (254) 755-9680

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