The student or team demonstrates exceptional performance, going above and beyond when compared to similar peers, in specific academic areas, as well as in visual or performing arts.

Considerations: 

• Identify and describe all areas in which the student or team excels, surpassing both the curriculum standards and the performance of their peers.

• Share how their level of performance was determined/displayed. 

• Evidence of academic performance should go beyond “honors” or “AP” classes, but could include significant acceleration (i.e. AP classes for a middle school student) or dual enrollment participation at any age 

• Evidence could include pursuing passion-based learning, such as independent learning projects, continuing studies beyond academic requirements, professional or pre-professional studies, etc.

Possible Evidence:

• List of areas where student/team has excelled

• Evidence of performance such as essays, videos, course lists

The student participates in additional programs/services not included in the regular district gifted program.

OR 

The student makes a significant contribution to clubs, organizations, &/or philanthropic endeavors in or out of school.

Considerations:

• Describe what type of gifted and talented or advanced-level program they participate in inside or outside of school.  

• Share what clubs or activities they participate in inside and/or outside school. Be sure to highlight any leadership roles held by the student.

Possible Evidence:

• Artifacts produced with/through the club/organization, etc.

• Videos of participation

* Consider reaching out to the student and/or their caregivers as the student may be participating in outside opportunities that will strengthen their nomination.

The student is the current recipient of a local, school system, state, or national award or competition winner in the student’s area(s) of giftedness (please specify)

OR 

The student has presented research or a creative production to an authentic audience.

OR

The student has participated in activities or is a member of a group like Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth or Mensa, Destination Imagination, etc.

OR

The student has had a unique opportunity to showcase their area of strength such as presenting to a local legislative body, publication of creative writing, etc., 

Considerations:

• Identify ways student has accomplished something above and beyond the expectations of their role in the club, program, etc.

• Explain how participation has contributed to the student’s growth as a gifted learner

Possible Evidence:

• Artifacts of any award(s) the student has received with specific details about the student’s participation.  

• Describe any award-winning team(s) the student(s) participated in with specific details about the student’s participation. 

• Describe or provide examples of the unique research or creative production the student has presented to an authentic audience. This may include competitions where the student was not given an award or no awards were given, but the student's presentation was noteworthy in their area(s) of giftedness.

• Describe special programs or events that the student has participated in beyond what is available in the local school gifted program.