Gifted Referral Form 2025-2026

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This is the official Gifted Referral Form for Gadsden ISD and is the only form to be used beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Students may be referred by parents, school personnel, and they may self-refer. Gifted Referrals will only be accepted between August 18-September 19, 2025.

Email *

Have you watched the 16-minute YouTube video entitled "Gifted Awareness Presentation 2025-2026?

Video (English)

Video (Spanish)

What is your full name as the person filling out this referral? *

What is your relationship to the student you are referring? *

What is the full name of the student you are referring? *

What is the student ID number of the student you are referring? *

What campus is this student attending during the 2025-2026 school year? *

What is this student's current grade level? *

Why are you referring this student for possible inclusion into the Gifted Education Program? Be as specific as possible.

New Mexico recognizes "General Intellectual Ability" as one area of giftedness. Please check off the characteristic(s) related to this area that you frequently observe in this student, comparing them to same age peers. *

Exceptional memory

Exceptional reasoning ability

Rapid rate of learning

Advanced spatial reasoning ability

Advanced ability to find and solve problems

Advanced ability to manipulate abstract ideas

Advanced ability to make connections

Other:

Required

If you checked off anything in the question above related to General Intellectual Ability, please provide specific examples of the characteristic(s) this nominee demonstrates. If you did not check anything off, please type "N/A." *

New Mexico recognizes "Creative or Divergent Thinking" as one area of giftedness. Please check off the characteristics related to this area that you frequently observe in this student, comparing them to same-age peers. *

Exceptional ability to solve problems using uncommon or innovative methods.

Exceptional ability to reach decisions using uncommon or innovative strategies.

Exceptional ability to reach decisions or solve problems using methods that were not previously taught.

Frequently exhibits "thinking outside of the box."

Other:

Required

If you checked off anything in the question above related to Creative or Divergent Thinking, please provide specific examples of the characteristic(s) this nominee demonstrates. If you did not check anything off, please type "N/A." *

New Mexico recognizes "Problem-Solving or Critical Thinking" as one area of giftedness. Please check off the characteristics related to this area that you frequently observe in this student, comparing them to same age peers. *

Outstanding ability to analyze problems and make connections that others wouldn't make.

Frequent engagement in finding innovative solutions to a variety of problems.

Ability to clearly explain their reasoning when choosing a course of action.

Ability to use trial and error methods to find solutions to problems.

Other:

Required

If you checked off anything in the question above related to Problem-Solving or Critical Thinking, please provide specific examples of the characteristic(s) this nominee demonstrates. If you did not check anything off, please type "N/A." *

New Mexico recognizes "Specific Aptitude or Achievement" as one area of giftedness. Please check off the characteristics related to this area that you frequently observe in this student, comparing them to same age peers. *

Exceptional capabilities and/or interest in mathematics.

Exceptional capabilities and/or interest in reading and/or writing.

Exceptional capabilities and/or interest in science.

Exceptional capabilities and/or interest in history/social studies.

Exceptional ability to ask insightful and pertinent questions within a discipline.

Very advanced vocabulary and can correctly use words specific to a subject area.

Other:

Required

If you checked off anything in the question above related to Specific Aptitude or Achievement, please provide specific examples of the characteristic(s) this nominee demonstrates. If you did not check anything off, please type "N/A." *

New Mexico recognizes "Artistic Ability" as one area of giftedness. Please check off the characteristics related to this area that you frequently observe in this student, comparing them to same age peers. *

Exceptional talent or potential in visual art (drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.).

Exceptional talent or potential in drama, acting, or theater arts.

Exceptional talent or potential in music (singing, playing instruments, musical performance, etc.).

Exceptional talent or potential in dance (dance performance, choreography, etc.).

Other:

Required

If you checked off anything in the question above related to Artistic Ability, please provide specific examples of the characteristic(s) this nominee demonstrates. If you did not check anything off, please type "N/A." *

New Mexico recognizes "Leadership" as one area of giftedness. Please check off the characteristics related to this area that you frequently observe in this student, comparing them to same age peers. *

Exceptional ability to influence others related to positive pursuits.

Exceptional ability to inspire or motivate others to succeed.

Exhibits extraordinary compassion, empathy, and advocacy towards others.

Frequently takes initiative in group projects.

Voluntarily participates in school clubs or committees.

Demonstrates responsibility and positive character traits.

Other:

Required

If you checked off anything in the question above related to Leadership, please provide specific examples of the characteristic(s) this nominee demonstrates. If you did not check anything off, please type "N/A." *

Is there anything else you would like to share about the student you are referring?

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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