The Application Process
The Application Process
2024-25 Testing Dates and Application Deadlines for Elementary School
2024-25 Testing Dates and Application Deadlines for Elementary School
Students currently in Grades 2-4 interested in Academically Gifted Identification:
Grades 2-4 Gifted Resource Cluster Program Application Deadline (Academically Identified) ~ February 7, 2025 by 4:00 pm
Grades 2-4 ODS Application Deadline (must be identified as academically gifted in VBCPS to apply) ~ February 7, 2025 by 4:00 pm
Grades 2-4 Applicant Testing using NNAT and CogAT (students must have a submitted online application) ~ March 21, 2025
Students currently in Grade 5 interested in Academically Gifted Identification:
Grade 5 Screening @ RMES (Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test, NNAT) ~ Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Note: Students who are currently identified as academically gifted in VBCPS will not need to be screened on this date; they will be removed from their classroom during their scheduled testing window to work with Mrs. Johnston
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP) at Plaza Middle School Parent Information Night ~ Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm
Note: Contact Laura Purvis, MYP Coordinator, with any questions.
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP) at Plaza Middle School (students do not have to be identified as academically gifted in VBCPS to apply) ~ January 7, 2025 by 4:00 pm
Grade 5 Gifted Resource Cluster Program Application Deadline (Academically Identified) ~ January 7, 2025 by 4:00 pm
Grade 5 ODS Application Deadline (must be identified as academically gifted in VBCPS to apply) ~ January 7, 2025 by 4:00 pm
Grade 5 Applicant Testing using CogAT (students must have a submitted online application) ~ February 3, 2025
Students currently in Grades 2-5 interested in Art Gifted Identification:
11/3/24 ~ Gifted Art/Dance Education Citywide Parent Information Night. Tours of the dance studios at 5:00 p.m., presentation at 5:30 p.m. at Old Donation School, 4633 Honeygrove Road.
12/10/24 ~ Middle School Gifted Visual Arts Program, housed at Virginia Beach Middle School, Citywide Parent Information Night for students currently in grades 5-7. Gifted Visual Arts presentation at 5:15 p.m. Rising 6-8 grade information at Virginia Beach Middle School, 600 25th Street.
1/7/25 ~ Gifted Dance Education applications are due by 4:00 p.m. VBCPS student’s application is to be submitted online. Non-VBCPS applications are due to Old Donation School 4633 Honeygrove Road by 4:00 p.m. Late or faxed applications will not be processed.
1/8/25 ~ Portfolios are distributed to all students who submitted an online application by the January 7, 2025, 4:00 p.m. deadline.
1/29/25 ~ Gifted Visual Arts completed portfolios due to the student’s Gifted Resource Teacher, by 4:00 p.m. Non-VBCPS portfolios due to Old Donation School, 4633 Honeygrove Road, by 4:00 p.m. Late or faxed portfolios will not be processed.
Students currently in Grades 2-5 interested in Dance Gifted Identification:
11/3/24 ~ Gifted Art/Dance Education Citywide Parent Information Night. Tours of the dance studios at 5:00 p.m., presentation at 5:30 p.m. at Old Donation School, 4633 Honeygrove Road.
1/7/25 ~ Gifted Dance Education applications are due by 4:00 p.m. VBCPS student’s application is to be submitted online. Non-VBCPS applications are due to Old Donation School 4633 Honeygrove Road by 4:00 p.m. Late or faxed applications will not be processed.
4/21/25-4/28/25 ~ Gifted Dance Education Auditions at Old Donation School
5/2/25 ~ Gifted Dance Education Identification/Selection Committee decisions are emailed to parents/guardians.
Where To Begin?
Available Programs
* RMES Gifted Cluster Program * Brickell Academy at ODS for Grades 2-8 *
Grades 2-4 Info
Application Due Date: February 7, 2025 by 4:00 pm
Please complete an online application if your child scores 90% or higher. If your child scores lower than 90%, you may also complete an online application.
Parents/teachers who see evidence of advanced ability are encouraged to refer students for further testing. Please contact your child's teacher or me with any questions.
Applicant Testing Date: March 21, 2025
This is the ONLY gifted test date for students currently enrolled in Grades 2 - 5 for the RMES gifted cluster program and ODS.
Testing results will be e-mailed in early spring.
Grade 5 Info
Screening Date: October 1, 2024 (Grade 5 ONLY)
It is recommended to get a good night's sleep, have a calm morning, and eat a healthy breakfast.
There is no paperwork needed for this screening.
Application Due Date: January 7, 2025 by 4:00 pm
Please complete an online application if your child scores 90% or higher. If your child scores lower than 90%, you may also complete an online application.
Parents/teachers who see evidence of advanced ability are encouraged to refer students for further testing. Please contact your child's teacher or me with any questions.
Applicant Testing Date: February 3, 2025
This is the ONLY gifted test date for students currently enrolled in Grade 5 for the RMES gifted cluster program and ODS.
Testing results will be e-mailed in early spring.
* ODS Gifted Dance * ODS Gifted Visual Arts *
The Gifted Dance Education Program is a pull-out model for identified students in Grades 3-8 and is housed at Old Donation School. Admission into the program is determined through an application process. Dance students are presented with a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes the areas of concepts and skill development, dance history and appreciation, and creativity.
In addition to the application submitted online, students must also submit a completed portfolio. Completed online applications are due January 7, 2025 by 4:00 pm and student portfolios will be distributed the following day (January 8th, 2025) and must be returned by February 3, 2025 by 4:00 pm.
Click HERE to access the online art application.
Identified Grades 3-5 students may participate in the Gifted Visual Arts Program housed at Old Donation School. Admission into this one-day-per-week pull-out program (on Wednesdays) is determined through an application and audition process. Instruction in the program challenges students gifted in the visual arts. The curriculum integrates art history, criticism, aesthetic perception, creativity, theory and skill development, as well as components from the core curriculum of knowledge.
Any Grades 6-8 student identified as gifted in visual arts who wishes to participate in the Gifted Visual Arts Program can attend Virginia Beach Middle School as a full-time student. At this time, the Gifted Visual Arts Program is incorporated within the middle school's daily schedule. Gifted Visual Arts Program student schedules integrate a zero bell to provide time for visual arts and another elective during the student’s middle school day. Students in Grades 6-7 have health and physical education scheduled during the zero bell; students in Grade 8 have art studio. Transportation to Virginia Beach Middle School is provided for all students attending the Gifted Visual Arts Program.
Parent Information Night - TBD
Click HERE for additional information about Gifted Art and Dance.