FMSD GT Review Process
FMSD GT Review Process
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding GT Eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding GT Eligibility
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Where can I find information about the GT identification process?
Where can I find information about the GT identification process?
What are the requirements for a student to qualify for the Gifted & Talented Program?
What are the requirements for a student to qualify for the Gifted & Talented Program?
Students must have at least one qualifying score in two different dimensions. See the eligibility criteria document at the bottom of this page.
Will my child have more than one chance to qualify for GT?
Will my child have more than one chance to qualify for GT?
Yes, in FMSD we have an ongoing review process for students that begins in first grade and continues through high school.
5 - 11th grade: GPA of 3.75 in core subjects (end of year)
6 - 8th grade: SC Ready Math and ELA (Spring)
6 - 11th grade: Referrals - MAP and/or Local CogAT testing
How will I know if my child is found eligible for GT?
How will I know if my child is found eligible for GT?
Parents of students who become eligible for the academically gifted program will be informed by mail, and students may begin gifted classes the next school year.
If my child was in a GT program in another school will they qualify in FMSD?
If my child was in a GT program in another school will they qualify in FMSD?
If your child was previously in a GT program, please make sure you communicate this to the Data Manager or Assistant Principal at your new school.
New students previously identified in SC by state criteria are eligible for gifted services, as long as sufficient documentation is obtained.
New students who were enrolled in an academically gifted program at their previous school may be referred for screening.
Screening is available for new students who are seeking to continue, not begin, gifted services.
Previous school records must be received before a referral can be submitted.
Parents should request referrals from their school assistant principal or school counselor.
Referred students who do not have recent, valid, nationally-normed achievement and aptitude scores from their previous school will be will be scheduled into the next available test session through the school district office.
What is an aptitude test?
What is an aptitude test?
Aptitude tests yield verbal, non-verbal, quantitative, and composite scores. Nationally normed tests include national percentile scores. SC uses national age percentiles.
What is an achievement test?
What is an achievement test?
Achievement tests yield reading comprehension, math concepts and problem solving, or total reading and total math scores. Nationally-normed tests include national percentile scores.
Who do I contact with questions about the GT program?
Who do I contact with questions about the GT program?
For middle schools, contact your assistant principal or school counselor, or the Coordinator of Assessment and Accountability.
Coordinator of Assessment and Accountability - Mr. Matt Rohring - rohringm@fortmillschools.org
SC Criteria for GT Eligibility
SC Criteria for GT Eligibility
Students must have at least one qualifying score in two different dimensions to be eligible for Gifted and Talented classes. (Exception: If a student scores 96th percentile or above in composite aptitude, he does not need to meet dimension B or C.)
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