Austin Elementary Quest Information

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with your child in Quest this school year! This is my 16th year in education, and my 9th year as a GT specialist - all at WISD. I support GT students at 3 campuses; Austin, Ikard, and Crockett Elementary.

As we embark on this exciting journey together, I want to ensure that you have all the necessary information to support your child’s success. Below you will find details about communication, the GT program, student expectations, and schedules.

What is Quest?

Student Expectations and Responsibilities

Parent Communication

Curriculum Overview

Unit 1: Topic Exploration (Sept.-Oct.)
Unit 2: Research Proposals (Oct.-Nov.)
Unit 3: Research Process (Nov.-Jan.)
Unit 4: Project Design (Jan.-Feb.)
Unit 5: Presentation Development (Feb-Mar.)
Unit 6: Presentation Skills (Mar.)
Unit 7: Self-Reflection and Analysis (Apr.)

Throughout each unit, students will develop essential skills tailored specifically for gifted learners. These "school-ready" skills are designed to help them understand their unique abilities and build competencies that will be valuable for their future academic and personal growth.

Austin's Quest Schedule 2025-2026

Name: Ms. Cassidy Almquist
Position: Quest Teacher
Email: Send email