Proof of residency is required to participate in GT testing. The following documentation is accepted as proof of residency: an active SBISD ID number, a current rental lease, Morgage statement, district tax bill, utility bill (not including internet or cellular phone bill) light, gas, water, sewer, waste.
SBISD has two referrals for transfer students; please read carefully to determine which procedure is appropriate for your child.
1) Students who have Previously Received Gifted Services:
a) Prior to completing your G/T referral, please email your child's name, birthdate, current grade level, and primary language of the child, along with G/T test records from the previous district confirming your child's G/T status. The Advanced Academics office will review your child's records and contact you to let you know that the platform is ready for your child's transfer referral (Note: If you try submitting a transfer referral before we create your child's profile, the transfer referral may not submit correctly).
b) Once your child's profile has been created, please complete the transfer referral form (español) at the time your child is transferring into SBISD (If your child will transfer to the district at the beginning of the school year, please complete the transfer referral anytime after Spring Break).
Please note that all districts use a different identification standard. If the SBISD Transfer Committee requires more information to make a decision, your child may be offered the opportunity for summer or early fall testing.
2) Students that have NOT Previously Received Gifted Services
(transferring to SBISD from out-of-state, home-school, or from a private school where gifted services were not available):
a) Prior to completing your G/T referral, please email your child's name, birthdate, current grade level, and primary language of the child. The Advanced Academics office will review your child's records and contact you to let you know that the platform is ready for your child's referral (Note: If you try submitting a referral before we create your child's profile, the referral will not submit correctly).
b) Once your child's profile has been created, please, complete the Off-Cycle Parent Referral form to refer your child for G/T consideration at SBISD. The Advanced Academics office will contact you with next steps.
Please note: The Off-Cycle referral link is open only between late March and mid-August and is inactive during the regular school year. We do our best to properly assess and place your child for the up-coming school year.
