Williams Magnet Program

Magnet Mission Statement

Surround gifted and talented students with specialized teachers, challenging curriculum, and like-minded peers to provide a learning environment that meets their unique intellectual, social , and emotional needs.

Unique Program Components

Highly Qualified Teachers trained in gifted education
Uses an interdisciplinary and conceptual approach to learning
Supports gifted learners through research based gifted practices such as problem-based learning, acceleration, curriculum compacting, tiered learning, and interest/inquiry-based units
Provides a challenging learning environment with like-minded peers
Design classes focusing on computer science, engineering, and biomedical sciences

Application Information

For current application information, please visit the Huntsville City Schools Magnet page.

Application Requirements

Current AGT students do not need to reapply annually.
Prospective students must complete an online application during the magnet application window using the link above.
Rising 6th - 8th grade students apply during a magnet application window and then come to AGT to complete a written essay.
For additional information, see the application information below.

Enrollment

After being accepted to the magnet program, students must be enrolled through InfoSnap during the normal InfoSnap registration period. Please visit the Huntsville City Schools Enrollment Page for more information.

Application Information

The Academy for Gifted & Talented (AGT) is open to rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.

Steps to Apply for AGT:

All students applying must be identified as Gifted & Talented or in the Gifted Screening process. For information regarding Gifted Screening, please contact Mrs. Wendy Graham at 256-428-6872
Apply online during the Application Window. Ensure that you have applied by saving your application confirmation page.
The "Next Step" in the process will be completing an online writing sample on a designated date at Williams Middle School. Please bring an HCS laptop and charger if able. Applicants will be notified of dates via email after the application window closes.

The Writing Sample:

Students should be prepared to write an essay response about personal experiences related to gifted education, personal interest in continuing participation in gifted programming, and commitment to academic and creative pursuits.

Scoring Criteria

Score	Standard 1 - Interest	Standard 2 - Commitment	Standard 3 - Experiences
4	Student expresses a strong interest and has a detailed understanding of the program theme.	Student expresses an evident eagerness to participate in the program theme.	Student shares a variety of past arts/creative achievements and experiences that support the theme.
3	Student expresses a clear interest and understanding of the program theme.	Student expresses some eagerness to participate in the program theme.	Student shares some past arts/creative achievements and experiences that support the theme.
2	Student expresses some interest and some understanding of the program theme.	Student expresses little eagerness to participate in the program theme.	Student shares limited arts/creative achievements and experiences that support the theme.
1	Student expresses little or no interest or understanding of the program theme.	Student does not express an eagerness to participate in the program theme.	Student does not share any arts/creative achievements and experiences that support the theme.