Service Option
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Description
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Elem. K-4
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GIS 5/6
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GJHS 7/8
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GHS 9/12
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| Early Admission to Kindergarten |
This is an option based on specific background data and assessment of the incoming kindergarten student. |
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| Cluster Grouping |
Students with high-ability (HA) identification are clustered in small groups for instruction based on their area of HA identification within a general education classroom. These students are preferably placed with a teacher who has training in teaching HA students. |
X |
X |
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| Class–to–Class Cluster Grouping |
High-ability students are placed in the same classroom for math and/or language arts then return to their regular class for the rest of the day. It is like cluster grouping, yet the students may need to move to a different class for some instruction. |
X |
X |
X |
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| Self-contained HA Classroom |
Students have the option of attending school in a self-contained high ability classroom if they are identified in both English/Language Arts and Math. These students are served preferably with a teacher who has a high ability license or has training in teaching high ability students. This may mean the student will need to be transported from his/her home school to the school where the high-ability classroom is located. GCS does provide transportation. |
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| Differentiated Instruction |
HA students benefit from teachers who have been trained in differentiated instruction. The curriculum is modified for high-ability students by content, process, or product. |
X |
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X |
| HA Honors courses |
HA students can choose to enroll in a variety of honors courses. |
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X |
X |
| High School credit courses in Goshen Junior High School (GJHS) |
HA students can earn high school credit for certain coursework in GJHS. Examples include Algebra 1, Geometry, Physical Education, and Health |
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X |
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| International Baccalaureate program (IB) |
Students in grades 11 and 12 have the opportunity to complete an IB diploma or receive certificates in certain areas of the student’s choice. |
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X |
| Dual Credit |
Students can take dual credit courses in English, science, and social studies. Credit is received by proficiency in the course. |
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X |
| Independent Study/Distance Learning |
High-ability students that complete the highest level in a particular content area will have the opportunity to take additional coursework via distance education or independent study. |
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X |
| Grade-skipping and Subject skipping |
This is an available option based on background data and assessment of the student. |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Counseling Services |
GCS offers the support of school counselors in every building. Students are monitored for social and/or emotional needs and are offered the opportunity to discuss any concerns with the parents and/or classroom teacher. |
X |
X |
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X |
| Individual Learning Plan (ILP) |
For some identified HA students it may be necessary to prepare an individual plan to best fit the needs of the student. ILP’s can address cognitive and/or social-emotional concerns. |
X |
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