Gifted and Talented 5-8
Academically Independent (AI)
Grade 5 only-See K-4 page for more information.
Enrichment
Grade 5
Beginning in fifth grade, students with specific ability in either mathematics or language arts literacy can be assigned to ability-grouped sections. The identification of students for these sections begins in the fourth grade.
Grades 6-8
Beginning in sixth grade, students with specific ability in science and/or social studies can be assigned to ability-grouped sections in these content areas. Universal screening takes place every year for all students. Students currently in E classes, in good academic standing, will continue in the program. The district utilizes multiple criteria in the identification process.
Screening Tools Enrichment Classes
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP): A computerized adaptive multiple choice assessment that measures knowledge in reading and mathematics based on the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
Curricular Measures
Grades
Teacher Input
Additional Information for Parents
Enrichment (E) Placement Grades 5-8 Overview