Gifted and Talented - Academic
GIFTED AND TALENTED ACADEMIC PARENT REFERRAL: GRADES 2, 4, 8
Each year, our district identifies students to receive services from S-T-R-E-T-C-H, our Gifted and Talented Program, in the academic content areas of English Language Arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The students are screened at the end of grades 2, 4, and 8, and receive these services during their next grade span: grades 3-4; grades 5-8; grades 9-12. By state law, this program targets 3-5% of the student population.
Identification is based on the following criteria:
ACADEMIC CRITERIA
One of the top 3-5 students in their grade
Has an IQ of ≥ 130
Earns a 97% or above on the NWEA for three consecutive testing sessions
Earns a minimum score of 465 (Gr. 4) or 868 (Gr. 8) on the NECAP ELA
Earns a minimum score of 462 (Gr. 4) or 858 (Gr. 8) on the NECAP Math
If you believe that your child meets the above criteria and you would like your student considered for identification, please complete the ACADEMIC PARENT REFERRAL FORM by clicking on the following link:
Screening of students will occur during the month of May, and you will be notified of the results. If you have any questions, please contact the Gifted and Talented teacher in your child’s school:
Wells Elementary School: Suzanne Killoran
Email: skilloran@wocsd.org Telephone: 646-5953
Wells Junior High School: Dawn Valente
Email: dvalente@wocsd.org Telephone: 646-5142