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: The Universal Screening will take place on 9/29/2022 and makeups will take place before 10/4/2022 at Malley Drive Elementary School.

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.

Parents and teachers can recommend a student for testing.  Parents will need to complete a short survey and then sign a testing consent form that will be sent home with the student.  Please return all forms by Friday, October 28th. 

Parent/Staff/Student GT Recommendation: All students can participate in the GT identification process by submitting a complete body of evidence. For more detailed information regarding the GT recommendation process in Adams 12 click here. If you are interested in having your child be considered for the GT identification process you may contact your GT Coordinator for school specific information.

Important dates for the GT Recommendation process at our school: Parents and teachers can recommend a student for testing.  Parents should complete this Google Nomination Form. Parents will need to sign a consent form for testing, this will be sent home with the student after the parent has filled out the Google Nomination Form

Please complete this Google Nomination form by Tuesday, October 4th.

Important dates for the GT Recommendation process at our school:

Between September 29 and October 4- NNAT testing for 2nd grade students

Sept. 15th- Nomination window for GT starts

Oct. 4th- Nomination window for GT closes

Oct. 31st- Parent signatures on ALPs due

Nov. 28th- All grades CoGAT testing date

Advanced Curriculum & Extended Learning:  “The Vehicle”
Provides the depth and complexity needed to ensure meaningful academic growth
Our school offerings include:

High Quality Teaching

Differentiated Learning Pathways:  “The Roadmap”
Provides an education at the appropriate level of readiness and challenge
Our school offerings include:

Differentiation and Enrichment Opportunities in the Classroom
Genius Corner in the school library

Individualized Opportunities & Enrichment:  “The Customized Options”
Actively engages and motivates through interests and meaningful learning opportunities
Our school offerings include:

Afterschool programs, including Battle of the Books

Social-Emotional Learning:  “The Destination”
Focuses on developing the whole child by balancing empowerment and accountability
Our school offerings include:

SEL Lessons, Connection Circles, Home Visits