What to look for in a highly capable child:
Capacity to learn with unusual depth of understanding, to retain what has been learned, and positive learning characteristics.
Capacity and willingness to deal with increasing levels of abstraction and complexity earlier than their chronological peers.
Ability to learn quickly in their area(s) of strength
Capacity for intense concentration and/or focus
Unusual emotional depth and intensity
Idealism and sense of justice which appear at an early age
High expectations of self and others, sometimes leading to high levels of frustration with self and others: perfectionism
Highly developed sense of humor
Important Dates:
October 31, 2024: Referrals for Highly Capable Services
November - December 2024: CogAT testing
February: Identification and notification of current 3rd graders - 5th graders