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For a referred student to take the screener, either a parent, teacher, or WCSD staff referral must be submitted--to be clear, At least one referral needs to be submitted before any testing takes place
The deadline for referrals will be the 20th of September!!
WCSD delivers a continuum of services aligned to a rigorous and differentiated curriculum in which students are challenged to take supported risks, to pursue their maximum intellectual potential, develop talent, and increase depth of understanding.
The District strives to offer various parent and student resources, articles, and upcoming detailed events. Constant, up-to-date communication is key to successful high ability students, parents, and families! Nothing is more important to our department than to have all students and parents involved in the high ability program to feel supported, raised up, and validated in their concerns.
Come from all racial, ethnic, and cultural populations, as well as all economic strata.
Require sufficient access to appropriate learning opportunities to realize their potential.
Can have learning and processing disorders that require specialized intervention and accommodation.
Need support and guidance to develop socially and emotionally as well as in their areas of talent.
Understanding Gifted & Talented Kiddos
Students with gifts and talents perform—or have the capability to perform—at higher levels compared to others of the same age, experience, and environment in one or more domains.
They require modification(s) to their educational experience(s) to learn and realize their potential.
What does High Ability look like in schools?
Gifted Strand Elementary Schools: Diamond Valley Elementary & Riverside Elementary
Washington County School District has two high ability schools. These two schools will be serving high ability students in grades 3-5 for the 2015-2016 school year. Diamond Valley and Riverside Elementary are excited to offer this level of challenge for area students. The Advanced Learning Program will be in its fourth year this school year. Some of the events that the students are looking forward to participating in are the following: Lego League, Science and History Fairs, Caine's Arcade, swap meet, field trips, and many more. Students are invited to attend these schools depending on their High Ability testing scores.
Differentiated Instruction, Project based learning, and Junior Great Book extensions are just a few ways for High Ability students to be challenged in a classroom setting. Also the District provides many Learning Events in which students may participate. (See Learning Event tab.)
*High Ability students that did not receive an invitation, but are still identified in one or more area as a High Ability Student, stay in their appointed school with many options for growth and challenge using some of the examples noted.
Reach out to your school and ask what services they offer!
Project Based Learning (PBL)
is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects.
The goal of each student project is to answer an engaging question, solve a problem, or complete a challenge. Ultimately, students demonstrate their acquired knowledge by creating a public presentation or product for a real audience.
Junior Great Books® programs combine high-quality literature, student-centered discussion, and activities that support reading comprehension, critical thinking, speaking and listening, and writing. We provide outstanding classroom materials with both digital and print options and inspiring professional development. We help students get the most out of reading and interacting with their teachers and classmates, while providing online and in-person instruction and support in Shared Inquiry™, our method of learning that gives teachers the approach they need to help their students succeed.
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