District Philosophy:
The Cheyenne Mountain School District is committed to recognizing the unique talents, gifts, and abilities of its student population. We are committed to providing a learning environment which maximizes the intellectual development of each student. We believe highly capable students:
Definition:
Highly capable students in the Cheyenne Mountain School District shall be defined as those students who have been identified through a specific screening and selection process in the areas of general intellectual ability and specific academic aptitude as evidenced by their performance on a variety of assessments.
Goals:
Our goals are designed to:
Assessment and Identification:
The advanced learning assessment and identification process involves gathering information obtained through a variety of procedures and sources designed to reveal exceptionalities or potential.
Highly capable students qualify for formal identification based on the following body of evidence:
Category I:
Category II:
Programming:
All students identified as a Highly Capable Learner will have an Advanced Learning Plan (ALP). The ALP will include longitudinal assessment data, programming options, and learning growth plans. In meeting the individual needs of highly capable students, a continuum of services may be offered. At the elementary level, these options may be delivered by the regular classroom teachers or other qualified members of the staff. Student needs may be accommodated in the regular classroom or as a pullout during the school day. At the junior high level, students participate in a rigorous curriculum that may consist of honors classes, participate in seminars, and select two electives in areas of technology, art, music, or foreign language. High school students have 23 Advanced Placement course offerings from which to choose, award winning art and music programs, and a wide variety of clubs and organizations. Gifted services may include:
Differentiated instruction
Additional Information:
To learn more about a specific programs and opportunities at a specific school, contact one of the following:
Broadmoor Elementary: Lisa Beibuyck 719-475-6130
Canon Elementary: Carey Roberts 719-475-6140
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary: Nicole Skalsky 719-576-3080
Gold Camp Elementary: Lisa Hughes 719-327-2820
Pinon Valley Elementary: Rachael Campbell 719-527-0300
Skyway Elementary: Tammy Chisesi 719-475-6150
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High: Heather Sanchez 719-475-6120
Cheyenne Mountain High School: Stacy Bush 719-475-6110
CMSD Gifted Coordinator: Bev Tarpley 719-475-6100
Community Programming for Highly Capable Students:
University of Colorado Super Saturday Programs for Gifted Students
Colorado College Summer Program for Gifted Students
Colorado Springs Children Chorale