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 graders will be taking the test on Friday, October 7. Make up date will be October 11. 

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.

If you are interested in having your child be considered for the GT identification process, you need to fill out a Parent Nomination form, or you contact your GT Advocate for school-specific information.

Important dates for the GT Recommendation process at our school:  We will be doing CogAT Testing on Decemeber 8th and 9th.  Make up testing will be the following week. Nomination forms from parents or staff are due on November 2nd.

Advanced Curriculum & Extended Learning: “The Vehicle”

Provides the depth and complexity needed to ensure meaningful academic growth

Our school offerings include: 

• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners

• Math enrichment opportunities, including Everday Math, ST Math, Noetic Math Contest and Noetic Challenge Math, and Open Middle Math

• Technology integration in all content areas

• Makerspace for students to participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math activities

• GT Field Trips - most recently to STEM Day at Coors Field

Differentiated Learning Pathways:  “The Roadmap”

Provides an education at the appropriate level of readiness and challenge

Our school offerings include: 

• Clustering with other identified GT students

• Differentiated small group guided reading groups based on ability

• All GT students have an ALP developed specific to the student’s strengths and needs

Individualized Opportunities & Enrichment:  “The Customized Options”

Actively engages and motivates through interests and meaningful learning opportunities

Our school offerings include: 

Extended learning:  Noetic Math challenge for grades 3-5 and Challenge Math for grades 2-5 Math Enrichment through Everyday Math 4 Independent Reading books that are above grade level and a variety of genres/topics

Enrichment (during the school day): Makerspace Noetic Math Project Based Learning Enrichment (outside of school day): Battle of the Books After school FLIGHT classes involving a wide variety of activities Claymation class Student Producer on morning video announcements

Social-Emotional Learning:  “The Destination”

Focuses on developing the whole child by balancing empowerment and accountability

Our school offerings include: 

• Classroom Morning Meetings

• Random Acts of Kindness Curriculum

• PBIS Behavior System

• Book Studies - The Gifted Kids' Survival Guide, 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids, The Gifted Kids’ Workbook: Mindfulness Skills to Help Children Reduce Stress, Balance Emotions, and Build Confidence.