Common Characteristics of Gifted Children...

• Ability to comprehend material several grade levels above their age peers 

• Surprising emotional depth and sensitivity at a young age 

• Strong sense of curiosity 

• Enthusiastic about unique interests and topics  

• Quirky or mature sense of humor 

• Creative problem solving and imaginative expression 

• Absorbs information quickly with few repetitions needed 

• Self-aware, socially aware, and aware of global issues 

The National Association for Gifted Children lists additional traits of giftedness that parents may find useful. Of course, each gifted student is unique, and they may present with a mix of these traits or only two very intensely or perhaps you find that none of them at all fit. 

Fast facts...

• School hours are  7:45 a.m. ~ 2:45 p.m.

• 45 min. lunch/recess

• No daily uniform requirements

• RGC is one class per grade (1st – 8th)

  • 1st ~ 2nd can have up to 28 students

  • 3rd ~ 8th can have up to 31 students