Gifted & Talented

Universal Screening: In Adams 12 Five Star Schools, 2nd and 6th graders who are not already identified GT participate in the Universal Screening process for potential gifted and talented identification. Find more detailed information regarding Universal Screening in the Five Star District.

Important dates for the Universal Screening process at our school:  All 2nd grade students will take the NNAT:  September 21, 2023.

Parent/Staff/Student GT Recommendation: All students can participate in the GT identification process by submitting a complete body of evidence. Find more detailed information regarding the GT recommendation process in the Five Star District.

Gifted and Talented identification testing is scheduled to take place  December 6, 2023.  If you are interested in having your child be considered for the GT identification process, please complete the form below by:  November 1, 2023.

Parent Nomination Form 

Important dates for the GT Recommendation process at our school:  GT Parent Nomination forms are due by: Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Advanced Curriculum & Extended Learning:  “The Vehicle”
Provides the depth and complexity needed to ensure meaningful academic growth
Our school offerings include:  The Depth and Complexity Icons used in our school are visual prompts designed to help students go beyond surface level understanding of a concept and enhance their ability to think critically.  These critical thinking tools help students dig deeper into a concept (depth) and understand that concept with greater complexity.

Differentiated Learning Pathways:  “The Roadmap”
Provides an education at the appropriate level of readiness and challenge
Our school offerings include: Small group differentiated instruction in reading and math

Individualized Opportunities & Enrichment:  “The Customized Options”
Actively engages and motivates through interests and meaningful learning opportunities
Our school offerings include:  Field Trips for academic enrichment, Participating in environmental causes, Science Matters experiments.

Social-Emotional Learning:  “The Destination”
Focuses on developing the whole child by balancing empowerment and accountability
Our school offerings include:  2nd Step Social Emotional Learning Program  https://www.secondstep.org/ as well as individual and small group opportunities.