Gifted Testing and Referral Process
ALL Gifted Testing applications are only available online: giftedapplication.vbcps.com
Step 1: Know your child's lunch number and his or her computer password
Step 2: Be sure your child is signed up through Parent Portal so you can check screening and/or test results (as well as other info)
Step 3: Go to giftedapplication.vbcps.com to complete and submit the Parent Information Form.
PARENT PORTAL:
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:
Please read carefully, the application process has changed. Applications for grades 2 – 4 are available online now at: http://giftedapplication.vbcps.com Applications for 5th grade testing, ODS, and Brickell Academy will be released in mid-November.
Please verify that you have checked the correct box or boxes on the application for each program you may be interested in applying to for your child this year (gifted services, Old Donation School, or Brickell Academy.) You must check the box(es) before submitting the application, only one application per year can be submitted.
For example: Your child (2 – 4 gr) is not identified as gifted and you want her tested. After logging in to the application site, you must check the Gifted Services box to have her tested this year (due date 11/18). However, if you have any interest in your child attending ODS you must check that box at this time. Your child will be tested on Feb. 9 instead. You will not be able to return to the application at a later date to check the box for ODS or the Brickell Academy. You will need to wait for the following year.
If after submitting an application, you realize you would like your child to apply for the art or dance program, you will be able to sign in and complete the art and/or dance application process.
All screening and testing will take place at Kingston unless otherwise noted.
Gifted Program Information for 1st Graders:
1st Grade: Parent information night at Kingston ES on Thursday, Nov. 3, 5:45 - 6:45 MPR
Screening Date: October 17, 2016 (Recommend good night's sleep, calm morning, healthy breakfast)
December 15: Results of screening available on Parent Portal
Application Due Date: March 1, 2017
Testing Date: March 24, 2017 Testing results will be e-mailed to you in May.
I have the screening results, should I test my child? Parents whose children score in the 90% or higher on the 1st or 5th grade screening are strongly encouraged to pursue additional testing. Parents/teachers who see evidence of adv. ability and giftedness (despite a score lower than 90%), are also encouraged to refer students for further testing. Please contact your child's teacher or me with any questions.
Gifted Program Information for students in grades 2 - 4:
2nd - 4th Graders: This is the only test date for students in grades 2 - 4 who will not apply for ODS.
If you think you may be interested in applying to ODS you must check the ODS box before submitting application
Application Due Date: Nov. 18, 2016
Testing Date: Dec. 9, 2016 Testing results will be e-mailed to you.
Gifted Program Information for 5th Graders:
Middle School Options Night at Kingston: HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE ATTEND THE INFO NIGHTS AT THE PROGRAM OF YOUR CHOICE
5th Grade: If you even think you may be interested in applying to Brickell Academy you must check the Brickell box before submitting application
Screening Date: September 23, 2016 (Recommend good night's sleep, calm morning, healthy breakfast)
Nov. 15th: Screening results available on Parent Portal
Application Due Date: Feb. 1, 2017 (5th gr. gifted testing, art, dance, Brickell Academy - magnet school for gifted middle schoolers)
Testing Date: Feb. 9, 2017 Testing results will be e-mailed to you on March 14, 2017.
I have the screening results, should I test my child? Parents whose children score in the 90% or higher on the 1st or 5th grade screening are strongly encouraged to pursue additional testing. Parents/teachers who see evidence of adv. ability and giftedness (despite a score lower than 90%), are also encouraged to refer students for further testing.
Old Donation School (Gr. 2 - 4) & Brickell Academy (Gr. 5 - 8) (Formerly KLMS) Program Info
Application Due Date: Feb. 1, 2017 (ODS, art, dance, Brickell Academy - magnet school for gifted middle schoolers)
Testing Date: Feb. 9, 2017 Testing results will be e-mailed to you on March 14, 2017, then application forwarded to ODS or Brickell Academy (results available in May
Gifted ART and DANCE Program Information for 2nd – 7th Graders:
Application Due Date: Feb. 1, 2017
If you have submitted a form for gifted testing, but realize you would like your child to apply for the art or dance program, you will be able to sign in, check the art or dance box, and complete the application process for that program.
Gifted Dance Education Program
The Gifted Dance Education Program is a pull-out model for identified students in grades three through eight and is housed at Old Donation School. Admission into the program is determined through an application process. Dance students are presented a comprehensive curriculum which emphasizes the areas of concepts and skill development, dance history and appreciation and creativity. Learn more at: http://www.brickellacademy.vbschools.com/pages/secondary/dance/
Gifted Art Education Program
Identified third through fifth grade students may participate in the Gifted Visual Arts Program housed at Old Donation School. Admission into this one day per week pull-out program is determined through an application and audition process. Instruction in the program challenges students gifted in the visual arts. The curriculum integrates art history, criticism, aesthetic perception, creativity, theory and skill development, as well as components from the core curriculum of knowledge. Learn more at: http://www.brickellacademy.vbschools.com/pages/secondary/visual/ www.brickellacademy.vbschools.com/pages/secondary/visual/
Step 1: Know your child's lunch number and his or her computer password
Step 2: Be sure your child is signed up through Parent Portal so you can check screening and/or test results (as well as other info)
Step 3: Go to giftedapplication.vbcps.com to complete and submit the Parent Information Form.
- Once you have submitted a complete application, an email will be generated to your child's teacher(s) and gifted resource teacher informing us that we need to work together to complete and submit a Teacher Information Form.
PARENT PORTAL:
- Each child must be individually signed up for Parent Portal in order to see scores for gifted screening or testing. You may be able to access some information for each child through a sibling's page in Parent Portal, but you won't be able to see SOL and gifted scores unless that particular child is signed up for Parent Portal.
- It can take a few days to set up Parent Portal and may include a trip to Kingston to complete the process.
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:
Please read carefully, the application process has changed. Applications for grades 2 – 4 are available online now at: http://giftedapplication.vbcps.com Applications for 5th grade testing, ODS, and Brickell Academy will be released in mid-November.
Please verify that you have checked the correct box or boxes on the application for each program you may be interested in applying to for your child this year (gifted services, Old Donation School, or Brickell Academy.) You must check the box(es) before submitting the application, only one application per year can be submitted.
For example: Your child (2 – 4 gr) is not identified as gifted and you want her tested. After logging in to the application site, you must check the Gifted Services box to have her tested this year (due date 11/18). However, if you have any interest in your child attending ODS you must check that box at this time. Your child will be tested on Feb. 9 instead. You will not be able to return to the application at a later date to check the box for ODS or the Brickell Academy. You will need to wait for the following year.
If after submitting an application, you realize you would like your child to apply for the art or dance program, you will be able to sign in and complete the art and/or dance application process.
All screening and testing will take place at Kingston unless otherwise noted.
Gifted Program Information for 1st Graders:
1st Grade: Parent information night at Kingston ES on Thursday, Nov. 3, 5:45 - 6:45 MPR
Screening Date: October 17, 2016 (Recommend good night's sleep, calm morning, healthy breakfast)
December 15: Results of screening available on Parent Portal
Application Due Date: March 1, 2017
Testing Date: March 24, 2017 Testing results will be e-mailed to you in May.
I have the screening results, should I test my child? Parents whose children score in the 90% or higher on the 1st or 5th grade screening are strongly encouraged to pursue additional testing. Parents/teachers who see evidence of adv. ability and giftedness (despite a score lower than 90%), are also encouraged to refer students for further testing. Please contact your child's teacher or me with any questions.
Gifted Program Information for students in grades 2 - 4:
2nd - 4th Graders: This is the only test date for students in grades 2 - 4 who will not apply for ODS.
If you think you may be interested in applying to ODS you must check the ODS box before submitting application
Application Due Date: Nov. 18, 2016
Testing Date: Dec. 9, 2016 Testing results will be e-mailed to you.
Gifted Program Information for 5th Graders:
Middle School Options Night at Kingston: HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE ATTEND THE INFO NIGHTS AT THE PROGRAM OF YOUR CHOICE
5th Grade: If you even think you may be interested in applying to Brickell Academy you must check the Brickell box before submitting application
Screening Date: September 23, 2016 (Recommend good night's sleep, calm morning, healthy breakfast)
Nov. 15th: Screening results available on Parent Portal
Application Due Date: Feb. 1, 2017 (5th gr. gifted testing, art, dance, Brickell Academy - magnet school for gifted middle schoolers)
Testing Date: Feb. 9, 2017 Testing results will be e-mailed to you on March 14, 2017.
I have the screening results, should I test my child? Parents whose children score in the 90% or higher on the 1st or 5th grade screening are strongly encouraged to pursue additional testing. Parents/teachers who see evidence of adv. ability and giftedness (despite a score lower than 90%), are also encouraged to refer students for further testing.
Old Donation School (Gr. 2 - 4) & Brickell Academy (Gr. 5 - 8) (Formerly KLMS) Program Info
Application Due Date: Feb. 1, 2017 (ODS, art, dance, Brickell Academy - magnet school for gifted middle schoolers)
Testing Date: Feb. 9, 2017 Testing results will be e-mailed to you on March 14, 2017, then application forwarded to ODS or Brickell Academy (results available in May
Gifted ART and DANCE Program Information for 2nd – 7th Graders:
Application Due Date: Feb. 1, 2017
If you have submitted a form for gifted testing, but realize you would like your child to apply for the art or dance program, you will be able to sign in, check the art or dance box, and complete the application process for that program.
Gifted Dance Education Program
The Gifted Dance Education Program is a pull-out model for identified students in grades three through eight and is housed at Old Donation School. Admission into the program is determined through an application process. Dance students are presented a comprehensive curriculum which emphasizes the areas of concepts and skill development, dance history and appreciation and creativity. Learn more at: http://www.brickellacademy.vbschools.com/pages/secondary/dance/
Gifted Art Education Program
Identified third through fifth grade students may participate in the Gifted Visual Arts Program housed at Old Donation School. Admission into this one day per week pull-out program is determined through an application and audition process. Instruction in the program challenges students gifted in the visual arts. The curriculum integrates art history, criticism, aesthetic perception, creativity, theory and skill development, as well as components from the core curriculum of knowledge. Learn more at: http://www.brickellacademy.vbschools.com/pages/secondary/visual/ www.brickellacademy.vbschools.com/pages/secondary/visual/
Gifted Program Information Nights:
http://www.vbschools.com/curriculum/appprocess/info.asp
At Kingston:
* 1st Grade Parent Information Night at Kingston ES on Thursday, Nov. 3, 5:45 - 6:45 MPR
* Middle School Options Night at Kingston: Nov. 29, 6:00 (Plaza MYP, Lynnhaven, and Brickell Academy) Cafeteria
Spring & Summer Notification Dates and Deadlines:
Gifted Application Process/Timelines: http://www.vbschools.com/curriculum/appprocess/