Gifted and Talented 5-8

Gifted and Talented Information Sessions

On Wednesday, January 22nd, two virtual presentations will be offered for families to learn about our gifted and talented services, and the process and timeline for identification for students in grades 1-8. No registration is required. Please join us at the designated times at the links below. Thank you!

E Placement Parent Presentation Grades 5-8

Wednesday, January 22 · 7:45 – 8:30pm

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pya-jawi-ssb

Academically Independent (AI) 

Grade 5 only-See K-4 page for more information. 

Enrichment

Grade 5

Beginning in fifth grade, students with specific ability in either mathematics or language arts literacy can be assigned to ability-grouped sections. The identification of students for these sections begins in the fourth grade. 

Grades 6-8

Beginning in sixth grade, students with specific ability in science and/or social studies can be assigned to ability-grouped sections in these content areas. Universal screening takes place every year for all students. Students currently in E classes, in good academic standing, will continue in the program. The district utilizes multiple criteria in the identification process.

Screening Tools Enrichment Classes 

  • Measures of Academic Progress (MAP): A computerized adaptive multiple choice assessment that measures knowledge in reading and mathematics based on the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

  • Curricular Measures

  • Grades

  • Teacher Input

Additional Information for Parents

2024 Grades 5-8 G&T FAQs