How are the needs of gifted students addressed?
Services to students who are identified as gifted are available. At the elementary level, cluster grouping is employed within the classroom. Students are grouped by ability in reading, math and spelling. Differentiation is expected of teachers at all levels and in all classes following the principles outlined in Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom by Susan Winebrenner as well as other resources. Honors and AP classes are available, and students are encouraged to advance in each subject area to a level that is both challenging and appropriate. Students who have more specific educational needs may have a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) written by the Appropriate Learning and Placement Coordinator.
