Applications are now being accepted for the GPS self-contained gifted classes at Towne Meadows Elementary in Gilbert Public Schools. Click HERE to see information on the Gilbert Public Schools website.
Here are some important dates:
Tour: April 25, 2014 at 1:00-1:45
Program tours are designed to offer parents and students the opportunity to learn more about the program, visit the school and classrooms, and meet the teachers. There have already been several tours and the April 25th tour will be the last one offered.
*All tours will be held at Towne Meadows Elementary School
*For further information or to RSVP, please contact Amber MacRobbie at (480) 545-2173
or amber.macrobbie@gilbertschools.net
Open House: May 15, 2014 at 6:00-7:00 at Towne Meadows Elementary School
Application: May 8, 2014 is the deadline to apply for the 2014-2015 school year. If you are interested, an on-line application must be completed in order to be considered for this program. Click here for application
What is the Self-contained Gifted Program?
The Self-contained Gifted Program provides an all-day differentiated learning experience addressing the individual needs of the highly gifted students. Students will be with other highly gifted peers for all core content areas (math, reading, writing, social studies and science). They will participate in special area instruction and are included in all grade level activities, field trips and lunch. The Self-contained Gifted Program currently has a 4th and 5th grade classroom at Towne Meadows Elementary School.
Qualifications for the Self-contained Gifted Program
Scores (on a state-approved gifted test) of 97+ in two of the three areas: verbal, quantitative, and/or nonverbal area(s), with the third score being 85 or higher or an IQ score of 130+Highlights of Self-Contained Gifted Program
- Project-based
- Problem-based
- STEM
- Lego Robotics
- Socratic Questioning
- Social Emotional
- Cross-curricular
- Technology based
- Enrichment and Acceleration
- Language Arts (instruction is offered using College of William & Mary curriculum from the Center For Gifted Education and Michael Clay Thompson)
Site: Towne Meadows Elementary
1101 North Recker Road
Gilbert AZ 85234
School Website: http://www.gilbertschools.net/Domain/49
Teacher Pages:
5th Grade Self-contained Gifted Teacher, Mr. Brian Cates, Class Webpage:
4th Grade Self-contained Gifted Teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Dow, Class Webpage:
Grade Levels: Currently, one classroom for 4th grade, one classroom for 5th grade and adding one classroom for 6th grade in 2014-15 school year
Class Size: 28
Transportation: Provided by GPS (may be regional bus stops)
Applications will be considered in the following order:
First consideration will be given to students residing in the Gilbert Public Schools boundaries or who are currently attending a Gilbert Public School.
Following consideration will be given to students who reside outside of the Gilbert Public Schools boundaries or who do not currently attend a Gilbert Public School.
Applications are available for the 2014-15 school year for grades 4, 5, and 6.
*Due to the uncertainty of funding, the 4th grade classroom may not be offered for the 2014-15 school year. Services for current 4th and 5th grade students will continue next year.
*Parents of upcoming 4th grade students are urged to complete and submit an application if they would like to be considered should the classroom be funded. Information will be posted on this site as soon as the budget decisions are final. Please continue to check on a regular basis.
If more applications are accepted than seats available, a lottery will occur. The lottery is tentatively scheduled for May 12, 2014. Please view the Self-contained Gifted website for updates.
Out of District Students Only:
Out of district students are welcome to apply for Self-contained Gifted Program if they meet District qualifications, as noted above. In addition to the application, please submit the following information to the Curriculum Department at amber.macrobbie@gilbertschools.net.
Applications will not be accepted until all forms have been submitted.
1. A copy of your child’s most recent intellectual assessment results
• Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) or other state of Arizona approved assessment
or
• IQ tests administered by a licensed Psychologist/Psychiatrist
2. A copy of your child’s most recent standardized test scores (i.e. AIMS, SAT 10, DIBELS)
3. A copy of your child’s most recent report card
4. Twice-exceptional students receiving special education or 504 services must attach
• Copy of current IEP and most current special education evaluation report
• Copy of 504 plan
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