Gifted and Talented Program

QUEST Program Identification Process Grades 3-5

June: All teachers complete a recommendation for every child in grades 2, 3 and 4 as the first step in the process.

September/October: There is a review of every student, in grades 3, 4 and 5, every year which takes place as new standardized test results are received by our district.

October: Each year parents' of our third graders, along with any families new to our district, receive a letter inviting them to submit a QUEST Parental Nomination form for their son/daughter.

Please Note : At any point in the year a QUEST Parental Nomination is accepted by principals. As students mature and we discover new gifts, which our children display, an updated nomination may be appropriate and is welcomed.

October/November: Principals and Gifted and Talented teachers present information about the program at HSA/PTO meetings. These informational sessions take place every year in each of the 3-5 schools. The presentation includes discussion regarding traits of giftedness, the program design in each building and further clarification about the indentification process.

November: Parents of 4th and 5th grade students who submitted a recommendation are notified of the identification process as it relates to their child. Parents are encouraged to meet with principals regarding their child's standing as it relates to entry into the QUEST program, if they have any questions. Following that meeting with a principal any parent can appeal the initial decision and meet with the district's QUEST Appeal Committee.

Late November: 4th and 5th grade students are entered into the QUEST program

December/January: Review of criteria data for 3rd grade students takes place. Letters are sent out to parents who completed a QUEST Parental Nomination. Parents are encouraged to meet with principals regarding their child's standing as it relates to entry into the QUEST program. Follwoing that meeting with a principal any parent can appeal the decision and meet with the district's QUEST Appeal Committee

Late January: 3rd grade students are entered into the QUEST program.