There is no application for the Highly Gifted Program. Parents of identified students are notified by email and can respond to the email if they would like their child to attend. Be sure all contact information in Skyward is updated so you receive essential information. If you need to update your Skyward information, you may do so by going online or by calling your school’s main office.

Below is a list of typical entrance timeframes for the program:

After the 4th Grade CogAT.
After the 4th Grade spring or 5th Grade FastBridge (if qualifying with CogAT + FastBridge scores).
By completing a qualifying Highly Gifted portfolio in the fall of grade 5 or grade 6, 7 or 8.

Students and families considering this option must meet one of the following criteria:

CogAT composite or total score of 130 or higher (scores from 4th grade on up).
CogAT composite/total score of 128 or higher and FastBridge test total in Reading of 97 NPR or higher and FastBridge test total in Math of 97 NPR or higher (Scores from 4th grade spring FastBridge and afterwards will be used).
A qualifying portfolio of exemplary work completed at school under the direction of the Specialist.

Next Tier Identification Process:

At each site where there are open seats in the program and no waiting pool, there may be an opportunity for students at that site whose scores are close to the entrance criteria to be offered a seat. Parents will be notified by email or telephone if their child is offered a seat.

John Adams Middle School