Grades 7-12 Gifted & Talented Program

 

Identified students in grades 7-8 are eligible for Pre-Algebra/Algebra/Geometry Honors and Accelerated English Language Arts courses at Henry Hudson Regional School.

 

Students in grades 9-12 can participate in Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses and receive differentiated instruction in the regular classroom setting. We also offer a STEAM Academy sequence of courses for eligible students, which follows an accelerated and enriched pace and curriculum. Specific to electives, what we offer serves as a vehicle for enrichment in various areas of student strength and interest. 

Additionally, the Monmouth County Arts Middle School and High School program is designed for artistically gifted and talented students. The High School program is affiliated with Brookdale Community College, as are our dual enrollment and Fast Start programs. Regardless of initial placement, all students can move up or down the placement ladder based on performance. 

 

It is essential to note that enrollment in similar grades in K-6 programming does not guarantee continued enrollment in courses at Henry Hudson Regional School, nor is participation in this programming type required to access these courses.

 

A matrix of multiple measures and academic criteria, based on grade-level expectations, is used to identify students.  This includes: 

 

I-Ready End of Year Spring Preceding 7th Grade

NJSLA Scores from Spring Preceding 7th Grade

Placement Exam

Teacher Recommendation

 

NJSLA Scores from Spring Preceding

Prior year LinkIt! score for applicable content area
Prior year final grade for applicable content area
Teacher recommendation

 

NJSLA Scores from Spring Preceding

Prior year LinkIt! score for applicable content area
Prior year final grade for applicable content area
Teacher recommendation

 

NJSLA Scores from Spring Preceding

Prior year LinkIt! score for applicable content area
Prior year final grade for applicable content area
Teacher recommendation

 

NJSLA Scores from Spring Preceding

Prior academic records
Prior honors and awards
Participation in extracurricular activities
Application essay
Interview
Teacher recommendation, including a scale of 1-5 and commentary

 

For more information, please visit the STEAM Academy website.

 

 

Giftedness in one or more areas of artistic expression as evidenced via portfolio assessment and/or audition

 

If a student meets the academic criteria, the teacher completes an evaluation that measures learning behaviors and areas of exceptional student strength. These areas include core academic areas as well as critical thinking, creativity, leadership, intrinsic motivation, task commitment, and curiosity.

 

In grades 7-12, gifted and talented students will be guided by their grade-level guidance counselor and their classroom teachers. Initial placement occurs in March and April of the preceding school year and on a case-by-case basis as needed. More information regarding gifted and talented can be found in the Program of Study.