2025 SSA Parent Information .mp4Students can test for SSA once a year from Kindergarten through 7th Grade.
Students are typically tested in the Spring for an accelerated placement for the upcoming school year.
If your child qualifies for SSA in math or ELA in elementary or middle school, some courses take place online. During the school day, students participate independently in these online courses.
SSA may result in a different class schedule. To accommodate your child's academic needs, the school may assign your child a nontraditional schedule. The final decision about scheduling will be made by the principal at each school.
Whole Grade Advancement (WGA) occurs when students move through traditional curriculum at rates faster than typical. It means matching the level and complexity of the curriculum with the readiness and motivation of the student. The student who is whole grade advanced is placed into the next grade and should achieve at the same level as the top students in the next grade. The student should be able to maintain this high level of performance throughout his/her school career.
Consistently perform one or more grade levels above his or her current grade level in all subject areas.
Are cognitively and conceptually capable of handling the increased demands of the next grade level by transferring previous learning and acquired knowledge to accomplish complex cognitive tasks.
Are socially and emotionally mature and typically demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in their interactions with adults, age-mates as well as with both older and younger students.
May be strong learners, who actively seek and persist in new and rigorous academic challenges.These students may be self-motivated and self-sustainable.
Parents and guardians can download an EKE application packet. The packets contain additional information about students who are prepared for EKE, dates and directions.
The dates which parents and guardians can submit the completed packets are based on the child’s base school assignment. Please be aware that EKE applications will be reviewed no earlier than five business days prior to the first day of the school year at the applicant’s base school. Therefore, it is probable that an EKE applicant will not be starting school on the first day of the school year.
Completed application packets can be mailed or delivered to:
