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Communication
Email - I primarily communicate through email. My email address is jschuman@wcpss.net I reserve the right for 24-48 hours to respond to emails.
Teacher Conferences - Teacher conferences are available upon parent or teacher request. We may have a phone or video conference to discuss any concerns we may have.
Newsletters - I communicate Newsletters and pertinent Wake County documentation/communication through email. An initial 'Welcome' is sent out at the beginning of the year via the emails provided to the school. If you do not receive it within the first 2 weeks of school, please email me with your most current email address.
CANVAS - We will utilize CANVAS for In-Person instruction. It is the responsibility of the student to 'turn in' assignments by the due dates, typically Sunday by 8 pm. Parents/Guardians are responsible for staying abreast of their child's participation/assignments. You will automatically be enrolled as their Guardian IF you have accepted an invite as Guardian from your child's classroom teacher's CANVAS course within the 10 days of receiving a unique code. If you do not have access as Guardian to your child's AIG CANVAS course, please email me.
CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM
AIG students are engaged in inquiry/real world problem based small group projects with foundation from grade level North Carolina Standards in Language Arts and Mathematics.
AIG students are engaged in inquiry/real world problem based small group projects with foundation from grade level North Carolina Standards in Language Arts and Mathematics.
The projects align with EL and CMAPP general classroom lessons. Please refer to your child's classroom teacher site for specific sequence and Standards.
The projects align with EL and CMAPP general classroom lessons. Please refer to your child's classroom teacher site for specific sequence and Standards.
Homework
There is not a policy for AIG/Enrichment/Nurture homework, however, as an AIG student, your child should have a desire to challenge themselves through the lessons/activities provided. If your child desires to challenge themselves beyond completing our CANVAS assignments, please feel free to have them delve into the Adams SOARING through the Summer Activities linked in the 'Parent Resources' page of my site.
Student Responsibilities
Students must read all assignment directions carefully.
Students must seek out help from me when struggling after they have given a problem their best effort.
Students must complete assignments.
Students must be prepared to participate In-Person or Virtually based on the schedule and 'Netiquette' slides.
Parent Responsibilities
Parents must check emails from me.
Parents must complete and return emailed /mailed forms by the due date listed.
Parents may not complete a child's work for them. If your child is struggling, offer emotional support. REMEMBER: Mistakes are Proof You are Trying! Practice Makes Progress!
Parents must reach out to me by email in order to have questions or concerns addressed.
Student Behavior
S.O.A.R.
S- Show Respect
O- Order and Safety
A- Awesome Attitude
R- Responsibility
These are school wide expectations. All staff use this language with students.
Inquiries regarding gifted services
Inquiries regarding gifted services
Parent inquiries about the AIG Program and appropriate options for differentiation should be directed to the child's assigned school.
The following sequence is recommended:
General education teacher(s)
AIG resource teacher at the school
Principal
Academically or Intellectually Gifted Program District office
Second Grade Identification:
Second Grade Identification:
As per Wake County District Policy, Third Grade Identification Will Be Based on a combination of the CogAT and IOWA standardized assessments and the Portfolio as separate 'Gateways' to AIG Identification. Please note specifics below.
As per Wake County District Policy, Third Grade Identification Will Be Based on a combination of the CogAT and IOWA standardized assessments and the Portfolio as separate 'Gateways' to AIG Identification. Please note specifics below.
COGAT TESTING DATES WILL BE IN December and January, with invites to the IOWA at the beginning/middle of January and February.
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Identification:
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Identification:
As per Wake County District Policy, identification will be based on a combination of the CogAT and IOWA standardized assessments, EOG data, and the Portfolio as separate 'Gateways' to AIG Identification.
As per Wake County District Policy, identification will be based on a combination of the CogAT and IOWA standardized assessments, EOG data, and the Portfolio as separate 'Gateways' to AIG Identification.
The Identification process occurs at the beginning of the Fall and Spring Semesters.
The Identification process occurs at the beginning of the Fall and Spring Semesters.
FALL TESTING: August and September
SPRING TESTING: January and February
Parents may nominate their child at any time throughout the school year. Nominations must be in the form of an email to the classroom teacher and Ms. Schuman, jschuman@wcpss.net.
Parents may nominate their child at any time throughout the school year. Nominations must be in the form of an email to the classroom teacher and Ms. Schuman, jschuman@wcpss.net.
AIG FAMILY BROCHURE/GUIDES
AIG FAMILY BROCHURE/GUIDES
2022-2025 Family Brochure.pdf
Currently enrolled and attending Wake County Public School System students meeting qualifying criteria in grades K‐7 can take advanced academic content in mathematics or English Language Arts through Single Subject Acceleration (SSA). This ensures opportunities for appropriate levels of academic challenge. Only students who are currently enrolled and attending a WCPSS school during the open nomination and testing window are eligible to be considered for SSA.
Does my child qualify?
Does my child qualify?
SSA allows students to show mastery of content in select elementary or middle school courses. Students who prove mastery do not have to take the course and may move on to the next level.
Parents may nominate their child to skip a grade level of content in either English Language Arts or mathematics.
Students are nominated for SSA by their parents or guardians. They will be assessed at their school based upon grade level. Depending on grade level and subject, this could include a multiple-choice test and/or a writing sample. Your school will have more specific information about this process once your child is nominated.
Click here for FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY PARENTS/GUARDIANS
SSA Testing Dates:
SSA Testing Dates:
Track 1, 2, 3: Mid-April
Track 1, 2, 3: Mid-April
Track 4: April- Early May
Track 4: April- Early May
The SSA Test Request Form must be completed via the links provided by the School and District websites before the close of the test request window dates per Tracks.
The SSA Test Request Form must be completed via the links provided by the School and District websites before the close of the test request window dates per Tracks.
TRACK 1 TEST REQUEST Late February
Track 2, 3, 4 TEST REQUEST Late March
Updates will be posted as soon as they are made available.
Please feel free to reach out to me with further questions or concerns at jschuman@wcpss.net .
According to Wake County District Policy, any upcoming deadlines are strictly adhered to.
Spring SSA Test Request Form will be linked on the School and District websites and must be submitted within the dates provided per Track.
Spring SSA Test Request Form will be linked on the School and District websites and must be submitted within the dates provided per Track.
NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE as per Wake County Policy.
NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE as per Wake County Policy.
Transfer/Reciprocity:
Transfer/Reciprocity:
The student MUST be enrolled and attending a WCPSS school before the identification process will begin. Please refer to the Slides and "Gateway" flowcharts for specifics.
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