Student Services- HAL

High Ability Learner (HAL) Plan Outline

I. Student Identification & Qualification Summary

The student must achieve a total of 10 points across the following categories to qualify for the HAL program:

• Achievement (NSCAS/FastBridge): Evaluation of National Percentile Ranks in ELA and Math.

  • Goal: Scores in the 90th–99th+ percentile range to secure 3–10 points.

• Cognitive Ability (OLSAT): Assessment of composite scores.

  • Goal: A score of 110+ to secure 5–10 points.

• Teacher Observation (SIGS): Qualitative assessment of gifted scales.

  • Goal: Identifying strengths in 1–7+ scales for 1–5 points.

II. Educational Goals & Targeted Objectives

1. Academic Acceleration: For students scoring in the 97-99+ percentile in Achievement, provide "curriculum compacting" to allow for faster pacing through standard material.

2. Higher-Level Reasoning: Utilize high OLSAT composite scores to drive instruction focused on synthesis, evaluation, and abstract problem-solving rather than rote memorization.

3. SIGS-Informed Enrichment: Design projects specifically around the scales where the teacher noted the highest percentiles (e.g., if the student scored high in the "Creativity" or "Leadership" scale).

III. Instructional Strategies

• Independent Study Contracts: For students who have mastered grade-level standards, allow them to pursue a research project in a field of interest (e.g., advanced robotics, historical analysis, or creative writing).

IV. Progress Monitoring

• Quarterly Reviews: Assess whether the student is meeting the goals outlined in Section II.

• Annual Re-evaluation: Update the Point Sheet with the latest test data to ensure the student still meets the 10-point threshold for the following year.