Elementary Program/PEAK

• NWEA Achievement Test Scores (Reading/Math)
• SIGS (Scales for Identifying Gifted Students) for some students
• CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) Scores (all students grades K/2/5)(Verbal/Quantitative/Nonverbal)
• Blind review of data
• Building identification committee makes final placement determination

Middle School Programs

Criteria vary from course to course but might include:

• NWEA minimum scores in Reading & Math
• CogAT minimum scores in Verbal & Quantitative
• Teacher recommendation (considers class grades)
• Self-nomination procedures (contact counselor)
• Parent approval

High School Programs

Criteria vary from course to course but might include:

• Prerequisites
• Standardized test scores (may include NWEA or ECAs)
• Teacher recommendation (considers class grades)
• Self-nomination procedures (contact counselor)
• Parent approval