* self motivation
* persistence in problem solving
* good reasoning skills
* an ability to acquire new
skills quickly
* an ability to maintain the
pace of the class
* 75% or better on grade
level BOY profile
* 80% or higher on grade
level MOY profile
* 80% or higher on accelerated
EOY profile
* commended on grade level TAKS
test
* maintain an 80 or higher each
grading period