Characteristics of the high achiever and the gifted learner

Grades are only one measure of a student’s learning.  Taken alone, they do not determine giftedness.  Educators use a variety of measures to determine if students need the services provided in gifted programs.  The following list was created by Jane Szaby and published by Good Apple Press to help parents recognize some of the subtle differences between good students and gifted learners.  These descriptions may overlap and are not mutually exclusive.  The high achiever may be more readily identifiable in the classroom setting and considered to be “gifted.”  The gifted learner may well be underachieving and not readily recognized.

If you recognize that your student may be gifted, please reach out to Mrs. Brand.