“Character, Competency, Rigor . . . for All” – this is the mission of Hall County Schools. Indeed we believe that ALL students have a right to educational experiences that challenge their individual development whether it is currently below, at, or beyond the level of their age peers.

In accordance with this philosophy, Hall County provides a variety of rigorous educational programs that recognize and make provisions for the special needs of gifted and talented learners. Further, we believe that exemplary gifted education programs are not only a means of meeting the needs of students who are already achieving at advanced levels, but they can also serve as catalysts for a number of school improvement activities that improve performance of many students.

With modifications in content and pacing, with attention to students’ strengths and interests, these strategies can be employed with a wide range of achievement levels to make classroom instruction more engaging and relevant. It is our mission to take a proficiency view of all students, an important first step in raising expectations for student achievement, and then to provide curriculum that maximizes the talent of each student.