Academically able students have advanced reading and writing abilities, strong task commitment and internal motivation. These characteristics allow them to independently acquire factual information at a rapid pace and communicate their understanding clearly. Students in advanced classes can expect preparatory homework as well as long-term assignments in all subject areas. Advanced preparation is the focus of all core subjects: language arts, science, social studies, and math.
Criteria
Advanced Students need to meet the following academic criteria
Academic Criteria
STAR
CMAS: Exceeds Expectations in Reading and Writing
Prior grade academic performance scores, letter grades or standards grades
MS Common Assessment in Math
Other characteristics of a student in an advanced class
Maintains high overall grades and academic scholarship
Shows dedication to learning
Overcomes obstacles to achievement through self-determination
Handles fast paced instruction with little review or repetition
Negotiates text beyond what is explicitly stated
Operates comfortably with abstract material
Independently makes connections
Is an avid reader, critical thinker
Accomplished writing talent, uses advanced word choice, structure and grammar
Placement
Students may be in one or more advanced courses.
Placement in a course for accelerated learning one year does not guarantee placement in an Advanced or Honors level course the following year.
Gifted and Talented identification does not guarantee placement in advanced classes. Students must still meet the advanced criteria outlined above.