K-1 Testing and Qualifications

Thank you for your interest in the Highly Gifted (HG) Program at Rogers Park Elementary. Referrals for testing or more information can be requested by contacting the Administrative Assistant, Amy Jettenberg at jettenberg_amy@asdk12.org or (907)742-4776. Please leave your student's full name and neighborhood school (the public ASD school your student is zoned for) in your inquiry.

Qualification Requirements for the Highly Gifted Program: Kindergarten and 1st Grade

• Children must be at least five years old to apply.
• Reading Achievement: Students must receive a reading achievement score ≥ 96th percentile.
• Verbal Ability: Students must receive a verbal or verbal composite ability score ≥ 98th percentile.
• Math Achievement or Ability: Students must receive a math achievement or math ability score ≥ 50th percentile.

Testing is administered one on one. We take breaks during the testing and often testing is divided into two or more sessions. Usually, the students perform at least two grade levels higher than their age group peers. 

There is no real preparation for testing other than to offer your child enriching experiences, nurture children’s diverse interests, and encourage them to make their best effort. As in any testing situation, a well-rested, well-fed, and relaxed child has an advantage.

A few of the characteristics common to many advanced learners:

• Has fun learning and is a self-motivated learner
• Learns after a few exposures or repetitions–quick mastery when compared to peers
• Advanced vocabulary
• Reading full sentences
• Successfully completes complex math calculations
• Ability to read and interpret graphs
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information