Winter 2023/2024
TIP-KY
If you have a 7th or 8th grade gifted student, TIP-KY is a program that offers above level testing for students. Check out the video on the left to learn about the advantages of above level testing. TIP-KY allows 7th and 8th grade students to take the ACT (without the writing section) early. Students can sign up to take the test using the link here. The cost of the test is $95. After registering, you will receive a voucher and reporting code to sign up for the test. If you have any questions about TIP-KY, please contact Mrs. Ritchie.
Progress Reports
Don't forget that we are changing how gifted and talented student progress is reported at Beechwood. Gifted and talented students will now have a section on their report card labeled, “Gifted and Talented” or “GT.” Progress will be reported, based on classroom teacher input, in this section at the end of each semester. Students will be marked “M” for Meets progress or “N” for Not meeting progress. Students not meeting progress will have a comment from the specific teacher. Families will receive a more detailed report with specific classroom comments from teachers in March.
Reading List
Check out this reading list for gifted students created by the John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.
KY Kids Compete
Use this website to look at different contests and competitions for gifted and talented students. Contests are organized by grade and interest.
Super Saturdays
Registration opens January 28th for the spring Super Saturday program. Super Saturdays are an enrichment program for gifted students that meets at DePaul Cristo Rey High School. Click here to check it out.
SCAts
SCATS is a two-week residential camp for academically talented middle school students in grades 6-8. To learn more about SCATS and the application process, please click here.
VAMPY
VAMPY is a three-week residential camp for students who have completed grade 7-10. To learn more about VAMPY and the application process, please click here.