I was in the gifted program in grade school and junior high, it was an awesome experience. (US Midwest)
Three points.
1. Not all kids are gifted in all areas so usually we were in a mix of gifted and non-gifted classes.
2. It's important to interact with all levels/types of kids and there are experiences at school outside of classes.
3. It makes it feel more special that you get to go to certain classes/do special things and events that not everyone is in.
Keep it as a program inside the school.
I was in the gifted program in grade school and junior high, it was an awesome experience. (US Midwest)
Three points.
1. Not all kids are gifted in all areas so usually we were in a mix of gifted and non-gifted classes.
2. It's important to interact with all levels/types of kids and there are experiences at school outside of classes.
3. It makes it feel more special that you get to go to certain classes/do special things and events that not everyone is in.
Keep it as a program inside the school.