2-5 Testing and Qualifications

Thank you for your interest in the Highly Gifted (HG) Program at Rogers Park Elementary. Referrals for testing or more information can be requested by contacting the Administrative Assistant, Amy Jettenberg, at jettenberg_amy@asdk12.org or (907)742-3795.

Requirements for possible placement in the Highly Gifted Program Grades 2-5:

• Typically, the students perform at least two grade levels higher than their age group peers.

• Math Achievement or Ability Assessment - students must receive a math achievement or ability score at or above the 50th percentile (at grade level).

• Reading Achievement Assessment - students must receive a reading achievement score at or above the 96th percentile.

• When both qualifiers are met, a testing team member will administer a cognitive ability assessment - students must receive a verbal or verbal composite ability score at or above the 98th percentile.

About the Assessments:

-The achievement tests measure reading and math skills and ability. 

-The cognitive ability tests measure critical thinking skills such as logic, reasoning, advanced vocabulary and analogous thinking. The ability test has a verbal and quantitative battery. The verbal battery assesses verbal reasoning retrieval and comparison processes such as analogies, picture classification and vocabulary.  The quantitative battery assesses reasoning about patterns and relations using concepts essential in quantitative reasoning, number puzzles, number patterns and number series. 

-Testing is administered one-on-one with breaks given during the testing process. We hope your child finds the assessments engaging and interesting. 

-As in any testing situation, well-rested, well-fed, and relaxed children have an advantage.

For more information, please view the Rogers Park Highly Gifted Program website.