The AIG program serves students in grades K-12 who manifest the ability to learn well beyond the expected level of their peers. Multiple indicators of giftedness include a students’ aptitude, achievement, performance, interest, motivation, and observable behavior. Students in grades K-3 receive differentiated services within the regular classroom setting from the regular teacher. All third grade students are screened in the spring using the Cognitive Abilities Test to identify those who exhibit high cognitive ability. In addition, teachers are asked to refer students who perform at high levels in the classroom.
A student identified in the AIG Program can receive services in many ways, including:
- General Exploratory
- Subject Acceleration
- Pull-out enrichment
- Grade acceleration
- Cluster grouping
- Virtual learning
- Push-In/Inclusion
In grades K - 3, students work in small groups using the Primary Education Thinking Skills Program. This program teaches them the critical thinking skills: convergent, divergent, visual, and evaluative.
In grades 4-5, the AIG Specialists work with AIG-identified and enrichment students in small groups or push into the regular classroom to teach lessons. These lessons can enrich, extend, or accelerate the regular curriculum.
Middle School AIG services can consist of pull-outs or pushing into the regular classroom to offer challenging curriculum. Middle school students are offered opportunities to participate in several contests throughout the year. AIG Specialists are available for collaboration with teachers on lessons, activities, and projects.
High School AIG students will self-select courses. They are encouraged to take Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes. Students are given the opportunity to attend college classes early and receive credit by taking Career and College Promise courses, attending WECA or WAAT.