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My child is having a hard time adjusting to the new demands of middle school, do they have to participate in the gifted program?
Students are not required to participate in any of the activities or opportunities. The goal of the gifted program is to provide enrichment opportunities to students outside of the classroom. Students may receive enrichment in their content classes.
My child is in band and chorus can they still participate in The Gifted Program?
Yes! Although most enrichment occurs during our home base period, students are still able to participate in gifted opportunities.
How do you qualify for the gifted program?
In the Canon-McMillan School District, a "mentally gifted student" shall mean a student of school age with an IQ of 130 or higher who meets established multiple criteria indicating gifted ability or a school-aged students with an IQ lower than 130 when educational criteria strongly indicate gifted ability. In addition to meeting the eligibility criteria, the student must also demonstrate a need for specially designed services or instruction that is closely related to the district's curriculum, but not ordinarily provided in the regular education program. For purposes of this definition, any determination of mentally gifted status shall include an assessment by a certified school psychologist.
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