Elementary School
Fall: Screening and initial data review
- Students in grades 2 and 5 are given the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
- Students’ standardized test scores on file reviewed
- Student’s district assessment test scores reviewed
- Observational classroom data reviewed
Winter: Data collection
Administration of additional ability and achievement tests for students whose prior standardized test scores or classroom performance falls within the top 10% of academic peers.
During this time, the following are reviewed:
- Classroom assessments
- District assessments
- Student artifacts
- Teacher and family input
Spring: Data analysis
- Student Profile Worksheet will be completed for students who will enter grades 3 through 5 in the coming school year (students currently in grades 2 through 4)
Spring: Decision
- If a student’s profile score falls within the qualification range, then they are recommended for the program.
- Families are notified by letter mailed from the school.
- All decisions are final.
Middle school transition
- For students preparing to be promoted to Grade 6.
- Data and observational data will be used to determine if a middle school Project Arrow placement is appropriate.
- Families will be notified by letter mailed from the school.
- Placement in elementary school Project Arrow does not guarantee placement in the middle school program or any other courses and curriculum paths within IPSD 204.
