Multiple criteria are used in order to identify CMS students as gifted. Identification is guided by the CMS Gifted Identification Rubric.

2nd Grade Gifted Screening Process

CMS conducts a universal screening for all second grade students. Each second grade student is provided with the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), iReady, and the Gifted Rating Scales (GRS). A portfolio opportunity is available if students meet certain criteria. 

3rd-5th Grade Identification Process

AIG Site-Based Committees conduct an annual review of student data in grades 3 through 5. From this review, the committee determines which students will be screened for gifted identification. Students may be considered for rescreening by the district after a period of at least 24 months has passed since their last screening. 

WHAT DOES MY CHILD’S IDENTIFICATION LABEL MEAN?

Academically Intellectually Gifted (AIG)-Student demonstrates high intellectual capacity and high academic performance. 

Intellectually Gifted (IG)-Student demonstrates high intellectual capacity but has not yet demonstrated high academic performance .

Academically Gifted (AG)-Student exhibits high performance capability in reading and math and possesses a strong capacity for learning. 

Academically Gifted Reading Only (AR)-Student demonstrates strength in the area of reading with substantially high levels of accomplishment. 

Academically Gifted Math Only (AM)-Student demonstrates strength in the area of mathematics with substantially high levels of accomplishment.