Gifted and Talented
C.18A:35-39
6. A school district shall make detailed information available on its website regarding the policies and procedures used to identify students as gifted and talented and the continuum of services offered to gifted and talented students. The information shall include the criteria used for consideration for eligibility for the gifted and talented services, including the multiple measures used in the identification process to match a student’s needs with services, and any applicable timelines in the identification process.
Policies & Procedures
At the end of the previous school, students sit with their assigned school counselor to determine a course of study for the upcoming school year. Utilizing the high school program of studies, and prerequisite information (which includes information about grade averages, teacher recommendation, and previous courses), it is determined if a student meets the criteria for admission into a particular course. POLICY #2464
Course Acceleration
The district offers honors level and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Students may also participate in courses at Mercer County Community College as per the dual enrollment agreement.
Criteria
Grade average in the current course, teacher and/or school counselor recommendation, and previous course completion.
Complaint/Concerns Procedure (NJ DOE requirement)
Families are permitted to contact the administration and to move forward with an appeal. All appeals are accepted and reviewed. Where applicable, students are re-screened and/or provided with alternative measures when considering admission into the program and/or course.