Students in first through fifth grades who qualify for gifted services participate in a full-time gifted program and are placed in classes with an endorsed Teacher of the Gifted. The Gifted Program offers a differentiated curriculum based on content, concepts, processes, and applications through products and projects.
Interdisciplinary units promote experiences that extend learning, increase enhanced thinking and problem skills, and promote acceleration and enrichment of gifted students.
How is a student referred?
Students are typically referred by teachers, but parents may also request to have their child referred for Gifted. A majority of gifted characteristics on the M-DCPS checklist is needed, and other information is considered, such as standardized test scores and grades.
What if the student has been privately evaluated?
If a student is privately evaluated, the parent must submit the report to the school counselor, who will process the case.
How are students evaluated for Gifted?
Students are typically administered a psycho-educational evaluation to determine their intellectual abilities and qualifications for the Gifted Program.
How are parents notified of the evaluation results?
After the evaluation has been completed, parents may be invited to an eligibility meeting. Parents whose students did not obtain a qualifying score receive a letter with a copy of the evaluation results.
How often are placement meetings held?
Placement meetings are scheduled by the ESE Service Center.
For additional information, contact call our School Counselor at (305)661-8527.