Gifted Education Program
District Philosophy:
The Cheyenne Mountain School District is committed to recognizing the unique talents, gifts, and abilities of its student population. We are committed to providing a learning environment which maximizes the intellectual development of each student. We believe highly capable students:
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Have potential for outstanding performance |
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Have specific and significant needs, academically, socially, and emotionally |
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Require appropriate programming options and support |
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Benefit from a partnership shared by the school, the community and the parents |
Definition:
Highly capable students in the Cheyenne Mountain School District shall be defined as those students who have been identified through a specific screening and selection process in the areas of general intellectual ability and specific academic aptitude as evidenced by their performance on a variety of assessments.
Goals:
Our goals are designed to:
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Meet the needs of individual students |
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Provide students with a curriculum that is a blending of advanced content and higher order thinking skills |
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Assist students in becoming self directed learners and capable problem solvers |
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Provide opportunities for students to work in interest areas |
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Assist students in developing a solid awareness of their own talents, build a positive self-concept, and an appreciation of their values to self and to others |
Assessment and Identification:
The advanced learning assessment and identification process involves gathering information obtained through a variety of procedures and sources designed to reveal exceptionalities or potential.
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Criteria for Gifted Identification
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100 Points Needed for Identification
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Aptitude Test (CogAT or other; students may qualify in one category or more) |
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Subtest of 140+ = 100 points Subtest of 135-139 = 70 points Subtest of 129-134 = 60 points Subtest of 125-128 = 40 points
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Achievement Test (Matching aptitude subtest) |
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98-99% = 70 points 93-97% = 40 points 90-92% = 20 points
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CSAP (Matching aptitude subtest) |
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Advanced High = 50 points Advanced Mid = 30 points Advanced Low = 10 points
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* Points accumulate in one year’s time * Verbal subtest may match either Reading or Writing * Non-verbal subtest may match either Reading or Math * ALP Goals will be written for all areas of qualification
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Programming:
All students identified as a Highly Capable Learner will have an Advanced Learning Plan (ALP). The ALP will include longitudinal assessment data, programming options, and learning growth plans. In meeting the individual needs of highly capable students, a continuum of services may be offered. At the elementary level, these options may be delivered by the regular classroom teachers or other qualified members of the staff. Student needs may be accommodated in the regular classroom or as a pullout during the school day. At the junior high level, students participate in a rigorous curriculum that may consist of honors classes, participate in seminars, and select two electives in areas of technology, art, music, or foreign language. High school students have 23 Advanced Placement course offerings from which to choose, award winning art and
music programs, and a wide variety of clubs and organizations. Gifted services may include:
Differentiated instruction
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Curriculum compacting, extending, acceleration |
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Seminars |
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Independent Study |
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Academic Contests |
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Social/Emotional Support |
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Leadership Development |
Additional Information:
To learn more about a specific programs and opportunities at a specific school, contact one of the following:
CMSD Gifted Coordinator: Bev Tarpley 719-475-6100
Broadmoor Elementary: Megan Vest 719-475-6130
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary: Laura Cipiti 719-576-3080
Gold Camp Elementary: Lisa Hughes & Rachael Campbell 719-327-2820
Pinon Valley Elementary: Gina Dowlin 719-527-0300
Skyway Elementary: Tammy Chisesi 719-475-6150
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High: Gwen DeMuth 719-475-6120
Cheyenne Mountain High School: Don Fortenberry 719-475-6110
Community Programming for Highly Capable Students:
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