Parent Information

Gifted and Talented Programs

The Gifted and Talented Program of Calhoun County School District serves students in grades 3 through 12. Students served in the program are provided a challenging curriculum that affords them an opportunity to reach their maximum potential.

Parents and teachers may refer students in grades 3-8 to be screened for the gifted program. The results of the screening will be used to determine eligibility for the gifted program for the upcoming school year. Screening/referral forms will be available in the Guidance Office at the school and must be submitted by the end of March each year.

Initial testing will take place during the fall of the school year. Because the screening process is multifaceted and because some students may require additional testing, final results may not be available until the end of the school year. Students who qualify will be eligible for placement in the gifted and talented program the upcoming school year. Parents will be notified if their child qualifies for placement in the program.

Important Information about Grade Two:

Second grade students do not need to be referred for screening for the academic Gifted and       Talented program. All second grade students will undergo aptitude and achievement testing during the Fall of the school year. Parents of second grade students will receive notification if the student either automatically or partially qualifies for the gifted program.