Your child is bright, gets good grades, scores well on the standardized tests or has unique artistic skills.  How do you make sure his or her skills will be nurtured to their fullest potential?  Check out your district’s SAS (Schools for Advanced Studies) or Gifted Programs.   The LAUSD describes its Gifted program at lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/offices/GATE/prog-opt-2.html.