Overview of Powell GT Magnet

Powell is a Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary. We have a strong academic program that incorporates differentiated instruction and multiple intelligences. We provide a variety of electives for exploration of interests, acceleration, and a rich, in-depth study of related subjects.

At Powell, you can choose from a diverse elective program taught by Physical Education, Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts, Music, Dance, Technology/Media and AG teachers. You can join the Powell Band or Orchestra, or a dance or performance elective. You may also work with exciting digital video and computing technology and become an expert in our school's morning news show. You can attend cultural arts performances and work with an "Artist-in-Residence". Powell provides opportunity to explore your child's interests and talents.

All students at Powell GT Magnet Elementary have the opportunity to take elective classes. Students in K-2 take one elective durng the 1st and 2nd quarters and two electives during each of the 3rd and 4th quarters. Students in our 3-5 classes take two electives each quarter. Elective registration takes place twice a year using a computer scheduling program where students sign-up and select their electives online. Prior to student scheduling parents, teachers and students work together to make sure each student selects electives that best suit him or her.