Information on GT Testing for 2025-26:
Current Students:
Current AHJS students who would like to test for GT placement for the 2025-26 school year have two opportunities: Saturday, March 22, 2025 or Saturday, April 12, 2025. Students only need to attend one of the testing dates.
In order to register for one of the testing dates, please fill out the GT Inquiry Form and return it to the Guidance Office. The deadline for returning the form is Friday, February 28th.
Students who have already qualified and are currently in a GT course do NOT need to retest.
District policy requires that students test for GT placement with the district first; outside testing is only allowed upon appeal.
New Students:
Students NEW to Alamo Heights ISD in grades 6-8 who desire to seek GT placement have two opportunities to test during the summer: May 27 and 28 (must attend both days) OR July 30 and 31 (must attend both days). Students may begin signing up for testing AFTER they are pre–registered and/or registered for the upcoming school year. A GT Inquiry Form must be submitted upon registration to sign up for testing.
Please note that students take the entire CogAT battery, as well as the Iowa subject areas (Math and Reading) that align with their GT interests. The CogAT assessment typically takes 1.5 - 2 hours, while the Iowa assessment takes approximately 1.5 hours.
* GT testing occurs across multiple days, so the testing will be split with CogAT on one day and Iowa on another day.
If you have any questions about GT testing, please contact John Sheppard at [email protected] or at 210-832-5823.
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