Grade acceleration, first through ninth grades, is permissible under certain circumstances. A building level committee, comprised of a building administrator, the child’s current teacher(s), a representative from the next grade, a representative from the District Office, and a gifted coordinator is convened. The gifted coordinator will be responsible for gathering all necessary documentation as well as completing the Iowa Acceleration Scale.
Areas of evaluation include, but are not limited to: academic ability, social maturity, and emotional maturity. A decision is based upon a review of the available data. Data to include, but not limited to: Achievement test scores (including out of level), Ability test scores, Teacher/parent recommendation.
For a student to receive a positive recommendation for grade level acceleration, he/she must perform significantly higher on designated assessments than that of the requested grade age students. In cases where agreement cannot be reached, the Superintendent or his/her designee reviews the committee’s decision and makes a final determination. Parents will be notified by the building administrator and/or gifted coordinator.
Placement is closely monitored. If the child experiences difficulty, a reassignment may be made upon consultation with parents, the principal, teachers, and support staff.