Mission

The mission of the Dickinson ISD Advanced Academics Program is to deliver differentiated instruction that challenges and engages advanced learners. Through specialized programs led by trained educators, students will collaborate in an intellectually stimulating environment that cultivates critical thinking, creativity, and academic excellence.

Vision

Dickinson ISD envisions a learning community where advanced learners are inspired to reach their fullest potential through innovative, rigorous, and creative academic experiences that nurture their unique abilities and talents.

Dickinson ISD has a commitment to preparing ALL students for challenging coursework in all grades, preparing them for success in college, career and and the military.  Opportunities to enroll in Honors classes in grades 6-8 and Advanced Placement (AP) courses in grades 9-12 are open and made available to all students who demonstrate academic readiness for the challenging courses. 

The AP course sequences are designed to prepare students for success in AP courses and the corresponding College Board exam.  Students have the potential to earn up to 6 hours of college credit for each AP Exam with qualifying scores.