• The Gifted & Talented Academy (GTA) is located at Quail Valley Middle School (QVMS) in FBISD.
• If accepted, your child will be provided FBISD bus transportation to and from QVMS.
• ALL GT-identified 5th graders in FBISD are eligible to apply.
• The GTA offers a specialized 3-year program for your GT-identified child.

VIEW THE VIDEO LINKED BELOW TO SEE JUST WHAT THE GTA IS ALL ABOUT!

The Expo of Excellence Information Night will be from 6:30-8:00 pm on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Quail Valley Middle School. Quail Valley Middle School is located at 3019 FM1092, Missouri City, TX 77459.

On this evening, you and your 5th grade child will:

• See GTA student projects and presentations showcased throughout the building.
• Meet some of the GTA's top-notch teachers and staff.
• Be able to ask both students and teachers questions about the GTA.
• Learn about the GTA's specialized programming for GT-identified learners.
• Learn about the application process for the GTA..
• Meet Mr. Bernhart, the GTA Coordinator, and ask him questions.
• Tour parts of the campus as you view student exhibits.

You can even complete an application on-site that night if you like.

Sign up at the link below to tour the campus on Mondays or Thursdays at various times in the morning or in the afternoon. An excuse note will be provided for 5th grade students who tour the campus.

THE APPLICATION FOR THE GTA WILL OPEN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2025 and CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 28, 2025.

• Teacher recommendations and essays are not required.
• FBISD students should log into the application using their FBISD user ID and their FBISD password.
• FBISD student's parents should NOT register for a new account. The FBISD student must log in using his/her FBISD computer login information.

Contact the GTA Coordinator!

Joseph Bernhart

Gifted & Talented Academy

Quail Valley Middle School

joseph.bernhart@fortbendisd.gov

(281) 634-6687