High Ability
SMCSC High Ability Program
Philosophy
South Madison Community School Corporation assists High Ability students in reaching their greatest potential by providing stimulating and challenging opportunities. Administrators, teachers, and counselors will work with parents and students to promote awareness of the unique needs.
Definition
South Madison Community School Corporation defines a high ability student as one who "performs at, or shows the potential for performing at, an outstanding level of accomplishment in at least one domain when compared to other students of the same age, experience, or environment; and is characterized by exceptional gifts, talents, motivation, or interests" (Indiana Code 20-36-1-3).
High Ability Identification & Placement (Grades K-6)
To access the SMCSC High Ability Handbook, click here.
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SMCSC High Ability Services Description
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Who will be served? |
All K-12 students who have been identified as high ability in General Intellectual Ability, Language Arts, or Mathematics |
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How will students be identified? |
NWEA SIGS ISTEP+ Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Orleans-Hannah Algebra Readiness Test |
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What types of services will be offered? |
K-6 - High Ability Clusters - Differentiation and flexible grouping 7 - High Ability/Honors Language Arts - High Ability Pre-Algebra I 8 - High Ability/Honors Language Arts - High Ability Algebra I - High Ability Science 9-12 - Honors, Pre-AP, AP, and Dual Credit courses - Advanced choir - Advanced Band/Wind Ensemble |
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Who is responsible for implementation? |
Classroom teacher Identified High Ability/REACH teacher Administrators District High Ability Coordinator BBPC – Broad-Based Planning Committee |
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Whom should I contact if I have questions? |
Building Principal/Assistant Principal District High Ability Coordinator –Michael Peo |