Advanced Academics & Gifted and Talented

The Canutillo Independent School District’s Advanced Academics programs promote opportunities that foster creative thinking, integrity, and self-motivation. We challenge our students to attain a level of achievement that leads to lifelong post-secondary success.

The Canutillo Independent School District’s Advanced Academics programs encourage students to build on their talents, embrace their creativity, and become leaders among their peers. Through this process, we ensure all students in advanced academic courses leave our district ready to take on the challenges of college and the world.

Students in Canutillo have the opportunity to take both enrichment and advanced courses. In elementary school, students are screened for gifted potential and, where appropriate, participate in a pull-out enrichment program based on the Texas Performance Standards Project. In grades 6–12, any student may enroll in advanced courses across the four core subjects: math, reading language arts, social studies, and science.

Each of our high schools work to prepare students for higher education. Students have the option to take college-level courses through Dual Credit or Advanced Placement (AP) programs. Additionally, they receive specialized guidance on FAFSA, Apply Texas, and college entrance exams.