About AIG

Definition of AIG

Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) students perform or show the potential to perform at substantially high levels of accomplishment when compared with others of their age, experiences or environment. Academically or Intellectually Gifted students exhibit high-performance capability in intellectual areas, specific academic fields, or in both the intellectual areas and specific academic fields. Academically or Intellectually Gifted students require differentiated educational services beyond those ordinarily provided by the regular educational program. Outstanding abilities are present in students from all cultural groups, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor. Article 9B (N.C.G.S. § 115C-150.5)

Qualifying for AIG Services in Rockingham County Schools

There are five different pathways a student can qualify for AIG services in Rockingham County Schools. This applies to students in grades 4-7.

Pathways to AIG Student Identification

Academically Gifted Requirements: (AR, AM, AG)

  • Pathway 1: Students must meet two of the three requirements: successful completion of a portfolio (non-traditional measure), have a minimum score of 85th percentile on an EOG, and/or 85th percentile on a CogAT in one or both areas. Partial composite scores can be used.

  • Pathway 2: Students need to have a minimum score of 90th percentile on an EOG or on a CogAt in one or both areas. Partial composite scores can be used.

  • Pathway 3: Students need to have a minimum score of 88th percentile on an EOG or on a CogAt in one or both areas and perform at a high level on a performance task (non-traditional measure). Partial composite can be used.


Academically and Intellectually Gifted Requirements: (AI)

  • Pathway 4: Students need to have a minimum score of 95th percentile on a CogAt in one or more areas (AI). Partial composite can be used.

  • Pathway 5: Individualized (AI) Students need to have a minimum score of 98th percentile on an EOG and on a CogAt. Partial composite can be used. For grade acceleration decisions, see grade/subject acceleration procedures.