CSI, Challenging Scientific Investigations began during the 2007 - 2008 school year as a science program to involve all 2nd and 3rd grade students in a hands on, laboratory approach to the Science TEKS at their grade level. This same school year, CSI also inplemented a supplemental program to identified Gifted and Talented 4th graders who would benefit from a rigorous, challenging and enriching program connecting science to the four core subject areas. Since 2007, CSI has undergone many changes. This year, we will serve Gifted and Talented 4th and 5th grade students at the CSI lab at Alton Elementary. Students in the 6th grade GT program meet once a week at the Brenham Middle School. All regular education 5th grade students will meet CSI approximately once a week at the Middle School Campus.

CSI Grade 4 GT takes place every week for one full day. Students are transported from their home campuses (Krause Elementary- Brenham Elementary- and Alton Elementary) to Alton's CSI lab.

CSI Grade 5 will spend 1/2 a day, once a week at the CSI Lab. Students will ride the bus from the Middle School to attend CSI either in the morning or afternoon. Grade 6 students will meet on the Brenham Middle School's Campus.