Academics

Students who qualify as gifted have scored a 97% or higher on the CogAt test or the NNAT2 test. If you are interested in learning more about that test, which will be administered here at Sequoya - please check with your child's teacher. 

Explorers will have opportunities to extend their math learning with problem-solving and real-world situations that use math. They will participate in Book Clubs where they will explore challenging literature as a cooperative group using deep discussion to further understand their reading. Explorers will get a chance to create their own science or social studies projects and work on a contract basis with Mrs. Cahill, creating a product that interests them. Sequoya Explorers will take learning to a deeper level and challenge themselves to inquire, create, and better understand the world around them.

Students who qualify for gifted services and students who show high potential will work in small groups within the classroom and their own classroom teacher. There will also be times when these students are "pulled out" for STEM and enrichment learning opportunities. All of our teachers are working on Professional Development towards their gifted endorsement. Our goal is that ALL students are engaged and empowered to reach their potential or beyond and that every classroom provides challenging opportunities for ALL.