Gifted and Talented (Vanguard)

Herod Elementary is a Vanguard magnet campus which serves students from the Meyerland area and throughout Houston. Our program is designed to offer rigorous, high-quality experiences that allow students to engage with real-world issues and present their learning to the community in a variety of ways.

Herod offers your child…

• Teachers with specialized training in gifted education
• A rigorous, differentiated curriculum
  • Participation in campus and district EXPO events
• Student leadership opportunities in clubs and service groups         
• After-school and enrichment programs
• Garden, pond and outdoor classroom
• Classes in music, art, physical education, STEAM, and Social Emotional Learning 
• Participation in academic and speech competitions
  • Science & History Fairs
• Active parent volunteers and PTO

In order to be considered for the Vanguard program, students must test and qualify on a matrix that includes the following: ability testing, achievement testing, grades, teacher ratings and, if applicable, overcoming obstacles such as limited English skills, special needs and low socio-economic status. Eligibility determination will be made by the Advanced Academics Department and parents will be notified of the results.

To learn more about how you can become a part of the Herod School community:
Call or email Shelley Fair, Magnet Coordinator at (713) 778-3315 or Shelley.Fair@houstonisd.org