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To qualify for DECATS, student must be identified as gifted and talented by the school the student attends (which may be verified by email from the school or district), OR the student may be identified through the Center by scoring above the 90th percentile on one of the available testing options. Should you need testing through the Center, it is available for an additional fee. Please add testing to your cart. Baylor DECATS is a 3 week program beginning Monday, July 6 and ending Friday, July 24, 2026. Our program hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday. There will be five, 55 minute classes per day, including Perspectives Core Curriculum and Manners to Morals Core Curriculum, two snack breaks (incorporated into transition time) and a 75 minute lunch and recreation break. Each day will begin with a morning assembly used for announcements, celebrations, and focus for the day. Each day will end with an afternoon assembly where Scholars reflect on their learning, Mentors recognize Scholars, and share reminders for the following day. Scholars, Mentors, and teaching assistants will bring their lunches Monday through Friday. Scholars and Mentors will have the option to participate in recreation time after lunch, which includes sports related games, as well as relaxed socializing. All areas are well supervised by staff members. This lunch and recreation time allows Scholars additional time to make new friends who might not be in their current schedule. Perspectives is our required 1st course period. Mentors conduct Perspectives courses utilize the seven multiple intelligences theorized by Howard Gardner, providing pertinent information on giftedness to Scholars. Manners to Morals is our second required course and will start at the same base level regardless of students' ages. Scholars will receive an email after registration with electives to choose from.
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