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: Because identification at the high school level is so rare, we do not do universal screening here. Rather, identification of GT students is handled on a case-by-case basis. Please see the “recommendations” section of this document. 

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.

Important dates for the GT Recommendation process at our school: None. We can do testing/identification at any time of the year. Testing done in the Spring may lead to identification being formalized the following school year. 

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

At Westview our gifted and talented  students receive instruction and work that includes depth and complexity within their classroom from their classroom teacher.  This is provided in all content areas to ensure that they continue to show growth.

Differentiated Learning Pathways:  “The Roadmap”

Provides an education at the appropriate level of readiness and challenge

Students are provided with educational opportunities based on their interest and strengths.  Within the curriculum there are many opportunities for students to show advanced work on a regular basis.

Individualized Opportunities & Enrichment:  “The Customized Options”

Actively engages and motivates through interests and meaningful learning opportunities

At the beginning of the school year students are given a survey to help them identify their interests and needs.  With parents' input, students are given opportunities to do projects based on their interests.  These opportunities are supported by the classroom teacher with the support of the GT coordinator and coaches.

Social-Emotional Learning:  “The Destination” 

Focuses on developing the whole child by balancing empowerment and accountability

Westview provides all students with social and emotional learning weekly in the classroom with the support of a SEL coach.  In addition to those lessons, we do have additional resources to specifically support our gifted and talented students.