Waco Independent School District

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!