Please review the available services below and contact us if you have any questions about your child's eligibility.
Early Entrance
Entrance to kindergarten or first grade before a student meets the age requirements is considered a gifted service for the initial year.
Requirements
Both cognitive and achievement testing is administered to the student. A score of 115 or higher (120+ preferred) on the cognitive assessment is needed to proceed to the achievement testing in reading and math. A modified version of the Iowa Acceleration Scale is used to determine final eligibility.
Service Setting
Regular Classroom
Service Requirement
Both a Written Acceleration Plan (WAP) and a Written Education Plan (WEP) are required.
Whole Grade Acceleration
Accelerating or skipping a year is considered a gifted service for the first year.
Requirements
Both cognitive and achievement testing is administered to the student. A score of 115 or higher (120+ preferred) on the cognitive assessment is needed to proceed to the achievement testing in reading and math. A modified version of the Iowa Acceleration Scale is used to determine final eligibility.
Service Setting
Regular Classroom
Service Requirement
Both a Written Acceleration Plan (WAP) and a Written Education Plan (WEP) are required.
Subject Acceleration: Grades 1-12
Accelerating or skipping a year in a specific subject (typically math) is considered a gifted service for the first year.
Requirements
Academic testing in a specific subject area is completed using either the Iowa Assessment or Woodcock-Johnson assessment. A score of 95% or higher on an above level Iowa or a 75% or higher two grades up on the Woodcock-Johnson is needed. In addition, the student must successfully pass the emotional screener completed by the teacher.
Service Setting
Regular Classroom
Service Requirement
Both a Written Acceleration Plan (WAP) and a Written Education Plan (WEP) are required.
Learning Enrichment and Acceleration Program (LEAP): Grades 3-6
LEAP is a program designed to meet the various needs of students at the primary and middle school levels. There are two classes, one for reading and one for math. Students may qualify for one or both.
Requirements
Students must score a minimum of 128 on a state-approved ability test and score 90% or higher (plus or minus one standard deviation) in the areas of reading and/or math on a state-approved achievement test, or
The student must score a minimum of 120 on a state-approved ability test and score a 95% or higher (plus or minus one standard deviation) in the areas of reading and/or math on a state approved achievement test.
Service Setting
LEAP Classroom with a gifted education teacher.
Service Requirement
Both a Written Acceleration Plan (WAP) and a Written Education Plan (WEP) are required.
Junior High Honors Program: Grades 7-8
The AW Junior High honors program offers a rigorous academic opportunity for students in a variety of subjects.
Requirements
Students must earn a qualifying score on the placement test for each subject. The requirements for each test vary based on the subject in question.
Service Setting
Honors classroom with honors teacher who has received high-quality professional development.
Service Requirement
A Written Education Plan (WEP) is required.
High School Advanced Placement (AP) Classes: Grades 9-12
Advanced Placement (AP) classes offer a rigorous academic opportunity for students, including the option of testing for college credit.
Requirements
AP classes are open to any student who meets the requirements as outlined in the AWHS Curriculum Guide.
Service Setting
Honors classroom with honors teacher who has received high-quality professional development.
Service Requirement
A Written Education Plan (WEP) is required.