EXCEL Gifted Program
Murray County Schools endorses the philosophy that education is a means by which each individual has the opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential. We believe that all students have a right to educational experiences that challenge the level of their individual development, whether it is below, at, or beyond the level of their grade-level/age peers. Special programs for gifted students are one outgrowth of this commitment.
Students in grades K-12 who demonstrate a high degree of intellectual, academic, and/or creative abilities may be nominated for evaluation to determine eligibility to participate in the program for gifted students know as EXCEL. Referrals for consideration may be made by teachers, parents/guardians, counselors, administrators, peers, self, and/or other individuals with knowledge of the student's abilities. The State Board of Education determines eligibility criteria for placement in this program. For a summary of those criteria, please contact your child's school or visit the Georgia Department of Education Gifted Education website for more information.
