Each year, the total population of our school is screened by school staff to create a pool of eligible highly able candidates based on students’ participation and performance in various academic and arts activities.
Screening is formal: We review all test scores following standardized testing, and scholastic academic performance.
Screening is also informal: We note students’ competitions, awards, honors, and participation in school events.
Students may be referred for services by their classroom teacher, school personnel, parents/guardians, community leaders, and self or other students until April 1 for the current school year. A referral form (pdf to print;google form) must be filled out and given to the Advanced Academics Coach. Referral form (pdf to print;google form) also available in Español, বাংলা, አማርኛ, Mонгол, and عربى.Referrals may be submitted before April 1 annually. A referral form may be completed by the following sources:
Please note: any student who is in the automatic screening pool due to ability test scores, like the NNAT or CogAT, does not need a referral form. Students may be referred once during the academic school year. Typically this happens in the winter/spring unless the student is new to APS.
During this once a year referral process, a holistic case study approach is used to examine data from multiple areas of strength to determine eligibility in the following areas –
An Appeals Process is available to families following the eligibility process. Appeal begins at the school level with the principal. Second level of appeals is a county-wide Gifted Services Administrative Appeals Committee.
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