The paper describes the background and development of a high school gifted and talented program. The GIFTS program balances acceleration and enrichment plus guided investigation. Identification sequences are listed, followed by a delineation of program components (organizational patterns, curriculum, instruction). Three curricular foci are noted: learning theories and giftedness, individual development, and approaches (including problem solving, interests and issues, and mentors). Rotation through the curriculum is accomplished in three years. (CL)