What is Gilbert Accelerated Middle School?
Gilbert Accelerated Middle School at Gilbert High School is a unique opportunity for 7th and 8th-grade students to be challenged academically in a supportive environment built on a love of learning that prepares students for a successful future in high school and beyond.
Students are immersed in honors and accelerated curriculum with access to the resources of a comprehensive high school, while in a supportive cohort of other 7th and 8th-grade students. The learning experience is both academically rigorous and well-rounded, based on the application of knowledge and reflection, project-based learning, critical thinking, cross-curricular portfolio building, and student-centered learning approaches.
Students gain access to the instructional expertise of high school/college-level faculty and are encouraged and supported to develop strong leadership and study skills, preparing them for a successful future in high school and beyond.
- High school and college-level faculty
- Access to honors and accelerated curriculum
- Personalized 6-year planning and student-centered learning
- Empowering future leaders for success on all levels
- Leadership Development & Study Skills
- Performing Arts
- Career & Technical Education (CTE) loop
- Access to high school clubs/student organizations
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Does my child need to be in ALP or Gifted classes in order to qualify for the Accelerated Middle School?
- What is the difference between the GTC (Gifted, Talented, and Creative) program at Highland Junior High and Gilbert Accelerated Middle School?
- Is this program or offering different from the honors program offering?