MSGA open house 2026 | Mid-South Gifted Academy

A tour can tell you about a school. A month can help you know.

Experience full-time gifted education before making a long-term decision.

The initial call is a short, no-pressure chat to learn about your child, answer your questions, and see if Extended Open House is a good next step.

Mid-South Gifted Academy’s

Extended Open House

Allow your child to attend MSGA for one full month—with no obligation to continue afterward.

Your child will experience the real academic, social, and emotional rhythm of a school built specifically for gifted and academically advanced learners.

Your family will have time to determine whether MSGA is the right fit—not based on a single visit, but on a genuine experience.

The Extended Open House fee is $4,500.

If your family chooses to continue at MSGA, the full $4,500 is credited toward tuition.

Some decisions deserve more than one day.

Choosing a new school is a meaningful decision.

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A tour or shadow day is just a first impression — a snapshot, not the full picture. A child may need more time to move beyond the uncertainty of being new, develop relationships, experience meaningful academic challenge, and decide whether they genuinely feel known and comfortable.

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Parents need time, too. You deserve the opportunity to see how your child responds to the environment, what they say about their days, whether they feel connected, and whether the school's approach aligns with what your family has been seeking.

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One visit captures a moment. A month reveals patterns. Extended Open House gives your child time to experience MSGA as a real member of the community.

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Enough information to decide with confidence — a full picture of daily life at MSGA, so your family can make the right choice, not just an educated guess.

What your child will experience

One full month as an MSGA student

Your child attends classes, engages in school life, builds relationships, and experiences MSGA’s authentic rhythm. This isn’t just observation from outside; it’s a real chance to experience the school firsthand.

Full-Time Gifted Education

Not a pull-out service, honors track, or enrichment period — the entire school is designed around gifted learners.

Appropriate Challenge, Greater Depth

Deep thinking, meaningful questions, and creative problem-solving — responsive to each student's readiness and strengths.

Intellectual Peers

Students learn among other curious, intense, creative, and academically advanced learners — peers they can truly connect with.

Adults Who Take the Time to Understand

A small-by-design community where guides know how each student thinks, what motivates them, and what helps them grow.

“There’s a difference between serving gifted students and being built for them.
The right educational fit changes everything.”

JESSICA WHITE, FOUNDER & HEAD OF SCHOOL

Your family receives a comprehensive Strengths-Based Learner Profile

During MSGA admissions, families get a Strengths-Based Learner Profile to understand the child’s overall development.

Cognitive and academic strengths
Interests, passions, and personal qualities
How the child processes information and approaches challenges
The conditions in which the child learns best
Areas where support or scaffolding may be helpful
Specific strategies that can support success

The profile highlights strengths first, showcasing positives. It integrates admission info for a complete view of the child, beyond transcripts, tests, diagnoses, or impressions.

The Strengths-Based Learner Profile remains yours, even if your child doesn’t continue at MSGA after the Extended Open House.

The initial call is a short, no-pressure chat to learn about your child, answer your questions, and see if Extended Open House is a good next step.

Your child is not a problem to solve. They are a person to understand.

REAL FAMILIES. REAL TRANSFORMATION

Parents See More Than Academic Growth.

MSGA is the BEST place to send your child!! MSGA makes students feel empowered, loved, and excited for school each and every day! I am AMAZED at the knowledge that my child has gained, but more importantly, I am impressed with her boost in confidence, determination and independence. The atmosphere of the school is calm and welcoming. Every staff member is a part of your child's growth no matter what grade level they are in. The school radiates with kindness and teamwork.

"This school is a perfect fit for my daughter. We love how she feels comfortable bringing her full range of abilities to the classroom and how the teachers encourage her unique gifts and are constantly challenging her further. The best part though is that they know her and see her truly. The teachers and administration are sincere and aligned with their mission. This is the real deal."

"I like the ability to be able to talk to the teachers personally and get some more flexibility in my school life if needed. I like feeling like I am part of a school community instead of just another number in a system."

How Extended Open House works

Schedule a 15-minute call

We begin with a brief discussion about your child, your needs, and whether Extended Open House is the next step. No need to be ready to apply before booking this call.

Complete the admissions application

If the opportunity seems aligned, your family completes MSGA’s regular admissions application and provides the necessary information about your child.

Receive an invitation to enroll

MSGA reviews applications to see if the school and Extended Open House can serve your child. Participation needs an invite and space in the relevant grade or cohort.

Begin the one-month experience

Once the application is complete and an invitation accepted, your child may start once arrangements are finalized with the admissions team.

Decide what comes next

At month’s end, your family decides whether to stay at MSGA. If enrolled, the $4,500 Open House fee credits toward tuition. If not, no obligation, and you keep the Learner Profile.

Is Extended Open House Right for Your Child?

This experience may be particularly valuable if your child:

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Is gifted or academically advanced and needs greater challenge
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Has become bored, disengaged, or frustrated in a traditional classroom
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Wants opportunities to explore ideas with greater depth
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Has struggled to find authentic intellectual peers
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Has an uneven learning profile or is twice-exceptional
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Experiences anxiety, perfectionism, intensity, or sensitivity alongside advanced ability
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Needs time to adjust before your family makes a long-term decision
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Has strengths or needs that have not been fully understood in previous settings
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Is considering a school change but needs more than a brief visit to determine whether the environment fits

MSGA is intentionally small, and admissions is about determining fit — not simply filling seats. Extended Open House participation is offered only when we believe MSGA may be an appropriate environment for the student.

The Extended Open House Fee

$4,500

for the one-month Extended Open House experience

If You Continue Enrollment

The full $4,500 is credited toward tuition.

If You Don't Continue

There is no obligation to enroll, and the Strengths-Based Learner Profile remains yours.

Frequently asked questions

About the Extended Open House

Does my child have to enroll after the month?

No. Extended Open House is intentionally designed to help your family determine whether MSGA is the right fit. There is no obligation to continue beyond the one-month experience.

What happens to the $4,500 fee if we enroll?

If your child continues at MSGA, the full $4,500 is credited toward tuition.

Do we keep the Strengths-Based Learner Profile if we do not enroll?

Yes. The profile is yours to keep regardless of your final enrollment decision.

When can my child begin?

Students may begin once the admissions application is complete, MSGA has extended an invitation to enroll, and start arrangements have been finalized.

Is every applicant automatically invited to participate?

No. MSGA is a specialized school for gifted and academically advanced learners. We review each application carefully to determine whether we believe the school can appropriately serve the child. Participation also depends on available space.

Is Extended Open House available in every grade?

Availability varies throughout the year. Extended Open House is open to students across PreK–12, but participation is offered only in grades or learning cohorts where appropriate space is currently available.

Our admissions team can discuss current availability during your initial call.

What will my child do during the month?

Your child will participate in the authentic MSGA experience, including regular classes, community activities, relationships with peers and guides, and the normal rhythm of the school day.

Do we need to be ready to apply before scheduling a call?

No. The 15-minute call is designed to help us learn about your child, answer your questions, and determine whether applying makes sense.