Gifted & Talented

Universal Screening: In Adams 12 Five Star Schools, 2nd and 6th graders who are not already identified GT participate in the Universal Screening process for potential gifted and talented identification. Find more detailed information regarding Universal Screening in the Five Star District.

Important dates for the Universal Screening process at our school: 

All 2nd graders (who are not already identified) will be taking the NNAT test on 11/7/2022.  Students who are not here on that date will be given makeups on 11/8 and 11/9.

Parent/Staff/Student GT Recommendation: All students can participate in the GT identification process by submitting a complete body of evidence. Find more detailed information regarding the GT recommendation process in the Five Star District.

If you are interested in having your child be considered for the GT identification process please complete this form by 12/7.  Late nominations will not be accepted.  

Important dates for the GT Recommendation process at our school:

All grades testing at Glacier Peak will take place on January 23 and 24, 2023 (CogAT is a two day test for K-5 so nominated students will test both days).  The deadline for nominating students is December 7, 2022.  Late nominations will not be accepted.

Advanced Curriculum & Extended Learning:  “The Vehicle”
Provides the depth and complexity needed to ensure meaningful academic growth
Our school offerings include: 

• Glacier Peak Teachers provide learning opportunities that offer depth and complexity for our advanced learners.
• Glacier Peak Teachers write an Advanced Learning Plans (ALP) that outlines how each student's academic needs will be met.  

Differentiated Learning Pathways:  “The Roadmap”
Provides an education at the appropriate level of readiness and challenge
Our school offerings include:

• Glacier Peak teachers differentiate learning to meet the needs of all learners.
• Glacier Peak teachers use extension activities to deepen understanding of standards.
• Glacier Peak uses assessments and student interviews to identify students' strengths to drive instruction.

Individualized Opportunities & Enrichment:  “The Customized Options”
Actively engages and motivates through interests and meaningful learning opportunities
Our school offerings include:

• Glacier Peak offers many after school clubs that students have opportunities to enrich their learning experiences such as: Spelling Bee, Battle of the Books (for 5th grade), Art Club, Choir, Student Government
• Glacier Peak offers Destination Imagination (before and after school) to enrich learning for Gifted and Talent Pool students.  
• Glacier Peak offers Maker's Space to challenge and offer students the opportunity to create, code, and design.

Social-Emotional Learning:  “The Destination”
Focuses on developing the whole child by balancing empowerment and accountability
Our school offerings include:

• Each GT student has an Affective Goal within their Advanced Learning Plan. Students are interviewed by their teacher to create an affective goal on their ALP.