Rainard News
3 Ways to Improve Academic Self-Motivation in Gifted Students
Gifted students have a natural inclination towards learning, but even they can experience dips in academic self-motivation. Underachievement may be a symptom of a mismatch between the student and their school environment. This is why gifted and talented programs and schools (like Rainard) are so pivotal to the success of GT children. Here are three…
Read MoreRainard Open House 2024, You’re Invited!
Considering Rainard School For Gifted Students for your child or just want to learn more about who we are? Join us for a community open house Sunday, February 25th from 10am-2pm! Tour our campus Meet teachers, faculty and staff See our classrooms View student projects Get admissions questions answered Enjoy light bites and more Please…
Read MoreWhat Does Diversity Look Like at Rainard?
Diversity is a crucial part of our community at Rainard. We have students, faculty, and staff members from a wide variety of backgrounds, and see our diverse makeup as one of our biggest strengths. Read on to learn what diversity means to us and how we view diversity in our admissions process. Non-Discrimination Policy Rainard…
Read MoreOur Teachers Recap The Elementary Hill Country Overnight
We received this fabulous report from our Elementary teachers after their overnight field trip to the Texas Hill Country this Spring. Enjoy! What a wonderful trip we had to Geronimo Creek Retreat in Sequin, TX.; what an apropos way to encapsulate our Native American unit, albeit with luxury, in the Singing Cloud and Laughing Waters…
Read MoreRainard Students Earn Top 10% in National Noetic Math Contest
The Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC) is a semiannual problem-solving contest for elementary and middle school students. The goal of the competition is to encourage students’ interest in math, to develop their problem-solving skills, and to inspire them to excel in math. During the contest, students are given 45 minutes to solve 20 problems. Many…
Read MoreBan Boredom: Summer Incitement Camp for Gifted Kids
Summer Incitement is Rainard’s summer camp for gifted students. During two sessions each summer, our campers explore fun and educational topics in week-long mini-classes. Each summer we look forward to opening our campus to all gifted students from any school or homeschool in Houston, or who are visiting a parent, family or friends in the…
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