The Definition of Gifted

The Westfield Board of Education recognizes the needs of students who possess and demonstrate extremely high levels of ability. New Jersey Administrative code defines gifted and talented students as: "Those students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability, in one or more content areas, when compared to their chronological peers in the local district and who require modification of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities."

Elementary Curriculum

K-2

• Students' needs are met through differentiated instruction.

3rd Grade Pull-Out Courses:

• Life Science Exploration

• Advanced Mathematics Strand

• Living Together in Communities Under the Law

4th Grade Pull-Out Courses:

• Introduction to Chemistry

• Advanced Mathematics Strand

• Social Studies: Interdisciplinary Units of Study

5th Grade Pull-Out Courses:

• Research Methods - Problem Based Learning

• Advanced Mathematics Strand

Intermediate Curriculum

Sixth Grade:

• Examination of Point of View Through Debate

• Introduction to Physics

• Accelerated Math

Seventh Grade:

• Economics

• Inventions

• Algebra I

Eighth Grade:

• Elective: Science Olympiad: (OPEN TO ALL EIS STUDENTS)

• Elective: Debate: Advanced Examination of Point of View

• Geometry and Biology

Gifted Evaluations Timeline

All second graders will be screened in March. Students who qualify will take the full CogAT and then the WISC-V.

Contact Information

Enrique Pincay, Supervisor of Gifted & Talented, Multilingual Learners, and World Language
epincay@westfieldnjk12.org