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Gifted Education

Gifted students are those who perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment. These students require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program. Students possessing these abilities can be found in all populations, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor.
A student may be referred for these services by teachers, counselors, administrators, parents, guardians, peers, self, or any other individuals with knowledge of the student’s abilities. Additionally, all second grade students will be observed as potential gifted referrals using the second grade gifted screening process.
For each student referred, information is gathered in the following three areas:
1. APTITUDE – Assessed through an individual or group test of intelligence or creativity.
2. CHARACTERISTICS – A behavior rating scale designed to assess gifted behaviors is completed by a classroom teacher.
3. PERFORMANCE – At least three indicators of performance at a gifted level such as achievement test scores, grades, products, work samples, and/or portfolios.
The scores from assessments or items used are entered on a matrix where points are assigned according to established criteria. The matrix scores determine if the student qualifies for gifted services or for further evaluation. For more information contact Cynthia Green, Director of Gifted Services, at 891-1183 ext. 215.