1.  How will I know if my child has been placed in the Enrichment Program?

Decisions for placement in Accelerated Math for next year will be made before the end of the school year.  Letters for all students who will be invited to join the program will be mailed on the last day of school.

2.  If my child is not placed in the program at this time, can they be placed later?

The addition of new students can happen at any time that we receive new data.  I look at the new MAP scores in the fall and in the spring to see if anyone qualifies.  In addition, we do Fountas & Pinnell reading assessments several times a year, and I monitor that information as well.  Whenever we determine that it would be an appropriate placement, students can be added.

3.  What determines placement?

Identification for the Enrichment Program is based on the previous two MAP assessments and the CogAT tests that students take in 2nd grade.  We also consult with classroom teachers and look at any other information available to us to help us make the best decisions.  

4.  My child scored very high on the National Percentiles on the test reports sent home, but is still not in the Enrichment Program.  Why does this occur?

We do not use national percentiles to determine placement, as District 57 students typically perform well above students nationally.  Instead we compare them to the students in their grade level at their school.  

5.  Is it true that there are only a certain number of spots for students in the program?

Not really, and the class sizes vary.  It would be unlikely that I would have more than 30 students in a class, although it is possible.

If you have other questions, please contact me.  I will respond as quickly as I can.