HORIZONS Gifted & Talented
HORIZONS is the program that serves gifted and talented students in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
Program Overview
Horizons Open Referral Period
Currently enrolled students may be referred for the HORIZONS program any time. Referrals must be received by the last school day in November in order for students to be assessed in early spring.
Those interested in referring students should review the information on this page, especially:
- Program Overview
- Parent Information
- Testing for HORIZONS Program
Please contact the elementary counselor or secondary director of instruction for your students’ campus for more details.
Upcoming Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 19 to May 15, 2021 | 2021 HORIZONS Virtual Showcase |
| May 15, 2021 | 2021 Da Vinci Day - On Demand! |
HORIZONS Parent Information Session
Parent Information
- Overview of HORIZONS Program Services for Gifted Students ~ [Español]
- Who Are Gifted and Talented Children? ~ [Español]
- GT Parenting Resources ~ [Español]
- Tips for Parenting the Gifted Child ~ [Español]
- Activities for HORIZONS Students
- What is Destination Imagination? ~ [Español]
- Types of Gifted Students ~ [Español]
2021 HORIZONS VIRTUAL Showcase
Viewing extended through May 15, 2021.
Share the accomplishments of our students in the HORIZONS program by viewing campus presentations of their advanced-level products. Parents, students, and members of the community may take this opportunity to view students’ work and provide digital feedback to encourage their continued growth.
Welcome to Da Vinci Day 2021 - Delivered!
Cypress Fairbanks ISD in partnership with the “National Inventors Hall of Fame”, will provide AT HOME DELIVERY of an activity box of supplies and challenge cards PLUS a t-shirt to ALL of our currently identified gifted and talented students in grades 1 – 8 FREE OF CHARGE. Students may then view the Advanced Academics YouTube channel for pro tips from our CFISD staff on how to complete the challenges.
Students may complete the challenges and post photos of their work by Friday, May 7th. All are invited to view the student work on our special preview of “Da Vinci 2021 – On Demand! scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2021.
Click on the flyer below for links to submit and view projects.
